Recent content by hjbutler

Hello again, and thanks again for your generosity! However, this steering wheel is stuck on and I don't want to force it off. Probably that's how the hub got buggered up in the first place--someone trying to get the wheel off. It all works fine so I'm going to let it be. I'll work on bending...

That's very kind of you. Mine only has 5 spokes so it may be quite different. I'll have to make some measurements when I'm out at the boat this weekend.

Thanks so much! Let me know what you find.

Hello! Does anyone know what is supposed to be covering the hub of this steering wheel (1994 Adventure). It looks like someone got mad and pried it off!

Agreed! I'm very happy with my older 208. Even if I re-powered, fixed all the dings, and upgraded everything on the boat I'd be a long way from 100k.

A trolling motor would definitely push the 208 in calm and protected areas; I've used them on heavier boats. The engine mount option would be handy but I've noticed that MinnKota has stopped making them!

Personally, I don't think there should be any exterior upholstery on a boat, and this 218 has a lot of it.

Just in the last year it has disappeared from the line up.

I am contacting Max about it. Thanks.

There are a lot of switches that look compatible, but have to find out how to deal with 10 (yes ten!) leads from the current switch and what the wire codes mean. Newer switches have fewer wires.

Sorry, I forgot to say it has Mercury motor and controls; 200 HP. 1994.

Hello everyone! On my 1994 Adventure 20 the ignition switch has broken. The plastic threaded tube separated from the body of the switch, rendering it very awkward to use. (Have to hold the back of the switch while turning.) Does anyone know the correct replacement part for this? It seems to...

Thanks for your reply! I thought the wire was on the small side but it works ok and is original to the boat; I'm not going to add any accessories. The stock breaker is not great; there's no way to test and reset it. Will replace someday.....

Thanks! That's a good idea. I've just acquired this boat, which is a '94, so there are many things I'm sorting out and fixing here and there. Overall, though, I'm very pleased with this Adventure 20. The old Mercury 200 is still fine.

Yes, wiggling the fuses solved a few problems and I will clean them. I've never had this problem with boat fuses before, but this boat uses automotive style fuses.