Recent content by NE Grady 208

went to check on boat today. Flushed with fresh water for 15 minutes then ran the engine at the dock for another 15 at idle and progressive rpms. No signs of water. Took cover off and inspected the repair. Looked solid with no leakage. Good start. still had exhaust coming out of top port. Some...

Thanks everyone. I completed the fix this morning. I sanded around the hole, scuffed it with a wire brush, wiped clean with acetone and piled on the JB weld. I did not take the boat out of the water and do the repair from the inside. If this holds, I will take the thermostat out in the fall and...

Summertop511 is correct. I do have to figure out my current situation before I can move on to the hardtop. Ah, the good old days when whether to add a hard top was my biggest concern...

The hole is about the size of a pencil eraser and is directly behind the thermostat housing. The rest of the housing on all sides looks clean. I was told the copper on the end of the thermostat could cause housing to rust. It has not been touched yet. I am going to clean it out and see if JB...

Seasick, thanks for the reply. Let me try the picture again

First, thanks again for the input. It is really valuable to be able discuss and work out issues in this forum. So, not a great day. Started the engine, was looking for the smoke and noticed water coming out of bottom of cowling. Shut it off. Removed cowling and restarted. Saw lots of water...

Thanks everyone. I don’t remember seeing the water from exhaust before. I bought the bought last summer and had the lower unit removed and scoped as part of survey. I was told this engine did not have the exhaust issue. Really hoping that is not what is going on. I will check the water temp and...

Took my 208 out for first time today. She has an F200 four stroke with light use. I noticed white smoke coming from exhaust while I was out. came back to the dock and restarted her because it was bothering me. There was white smoke and sputtering water coming out of exhaust. i have not seen or...

I have heard the same about Atlantic Towers. Does anyone have any direct experience with them?

the hull is 2004 with a Yamaha 200

I want to add a hard top to my recently purchased 208. Thought I would ask this forum for advice. Thanks for the help.