Recent content by oyster77

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    Fresh water hose cover 1999 GW 208

    Very good, thanks again!
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    Fresh water hose cover 1999 GW 208

    Thanks for the heads up! I’ll be prepared. Can I open the hole by hand with a rasp or would a power tool be best?
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    Fresh water hose cover 1999 GW 208

    Thank you both! Bought the white hinged version on Amazon. May add the stainless cover later. Was Scandvik the original GW equipment?
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    Fresh water hose cover 1999 GW 208

    Just noticed that the fresh water hose cover went missing on my 1999 GW 208. Thanks for any advice as to replacement!
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    Anchor for 1999 Adventure 208

    We fish Long Island Sound in 10' to 50' of water. I have 300' of 1/2" braid with 5' of 1/4" chain. I thinking of going with 20' of chain. The danforth I bent is 18" wide, 22" tall and fits the clips perfectly. Most of the danforths I see online are 24" tall, 2" talker than the current...
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    Anchor for 1999 Adventure 208

    Once again I appeal to your infinite wisdom and generousity....where can I find the direct replacement anchor for my 1999 Adventure 208? I hung mine up in some rocks and bent it badly. As a result, it will not hold bottom. Thanks for your thoughts!
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    nav light spec for 1999 208

    Seasick, That was my guess eyeballing the light (Perko 253) online. Just ordered mine from Amazon as well. Thank once again for your help! Happy boating! Rob
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

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    nav light spec for 1999 208

    The green navigation light lens cracked on my 1999 208. Can anyone provide the make and part number of the light? Thanks for you help. Rob
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    Remove & replace Pole Light Base on 208?

    Followed the GW factory advice and the changeout went well. Removed both of the starboard windshield top moldings and got it done.
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    Remove & replace Pole Light Base on 208?

    Hey Guys, One must respect the support that the GW factory provides. Here is thier knowledgeable reply to my mast head light issue... "Reaching the wire may require removing the top metal member of the windshield frame. There will be just a few screws to remove in order to pull this section...
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    Remove & replace Pole Light Base on 208?

    Thanks Guys, I bought the part before trying to remove and replace; $39.79 plus shipping. Just too tight to get enough slack in the power line to splice electric and push back into the windshield channel. The extra width of electrical connectors or tape wrap, will not fit back into the...
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    Remove & replace Pole Light Base on 208?

    Ladies & Gentlemen, Removed nuts and bolts from windshield mounted, Perko Pole Light Base. It is not possible to get enough wire out of the windshield channel to rewire the new base. It seems as though you need to disassemble the windshield to get at the wiring which runs through windshield...
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    226 Seafarer Questions

    Would love to fly old glory on the bow rail of my 208...anyone know where I might find the flagstick?
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    Winter Fuel tank fill 208...bar guage accuracy

    Whoa...tried to do the 70 gallons into the 82 gallon tank...gas spewed from the filler before the 7th bar lit up. I was trying to go 10 gallons over 6 bars (3/4). Is the tank full when it spews or does it just not like fast filling and was not yet full? I thought I was on flat ground. Showed...