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    Props being run on members 208's?

    1989 Overnighter w/hardtop-30 gal bait tank full-2 men- 60qt full of beer and ice 2001 Evinrude 225 FICHT Power Tech 4 blade S/S 14.5 x 17 45 MPH WOT 5700 RPM WOT
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    Propeller Test

    I paid $385 for prop and sline adapter and of course our fine state sales tax. Glad to read same results from others!
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    new prop for seafarer

    Just completed a test on my Overnighter, look at thread Prop Test. I am happy with my new 4 blade S/S Power Tech Prop.
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    Propeller Test

    We were in the bay with a 10 knt wind and yes we were but further evaluation is coming. The boat handling was could be noticed right from the dock.
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    Propeller Test

    Corrected for read: These are the results from a recent comparison of propellers. The boat is a 1989 Grady White 208 Overnighter with hardtop, 2 persons, 30 gallon bait tank full of water and 60 QT cooler full of water,ice and beer and appx 60 gallons of fuel. The motor is a 2001 Evinrude FICHT...
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    Propeller Test

    Corrected to read, side by side did not work. These are the results from a recent comparison of propellers. The boat is a 1989 Grady White 208 Overnighter with hardtop, 2 persons, 30 gallon bait tank full of water and 60 QT cooler full of water,ice and beer and appx 60 gallons of fuel. The...
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    Propeller Test

    These are the results from a recent comparison of propellers. The boat is a 1989 Grady White 208 Overnighter with hardtop, 2 persons, 30 gallon bait tank full of water and 60 QT cooler full of water,ice and beer and appx 60 gallons of fuel. The motor is a 2001 Evinrude FICHT 225 HP. The prop...
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    208 thru hull replacement

    A great day on the water and it all stayed out of the boat! and the Chargers won! And the prop test cost me some more dough! (See propeller test thread just started.) We need to get together sometime to check out the rigs.
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    Propeller Test

    These are the results from a recent comparison of propellers. The boat is a 1989 Grady White 208 Overnighter with hardtop, 2 persons, 30 gallon bait tank full of water and 60 QT cooler full of water,ice and beer and appx 60 gallons of fuel. The motor is a 2001 Evinrude FICHT 225 HP. The prop...
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    208 thru hull replacement

    Job complete. After measuring my armpit to fingertip I was at 27". My fishing partner measured in at 34", that is what it took for the final fitting to be secured thru the tackle drawer area. I found the drawer guides (not original) for the tackle drawers at Rockler.com. Sea trial tomorrow to...
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    208 thru hull replacement

    Thanks all, progress report! After removing the port tackle drawers access has been gained, just need about 5 more inches of arm length and I am there. The starboard side was more of a bear than expected, at 1 point I came up for air and their was blood smeared everywhere. A true knuckle, elbow...
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    Overnighter Bad Fiberglass

    Just my 2 cents I bought '89 overnighter w/2001 225 Evinrude last September also in SD. I've spent the last few weeks replacing all plastic thru hull fittings with bronze. Look to see if the fittings are plastic, if so that may be a source as was mine. Mine too has bottom paint which I am now...
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    1989 208 Thru Hull Question

    Thanks all, taking a little break to let the cuts on my arm heal, boats at the shop for service and returns on Monday for completion of job. Details to follow. New post will be on prop size
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    A few more 208 upgrades (and fish)

    Nice work on the upgrades. Dinner is served. Can't wait to get mine back on the water!
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    1989 208 Thru Hull Question

    So far wholesalemarine.com is the winner. I will however buy at San Diego marine exchange to insure the right items the 1st time. Only a few bucks more. Got an email from Linda in the parts dept at Grady White, she is researching the drawer glides now.
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