Recent content by Peter A

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Budget? Is this just for your cited short towing duties or do you need it to be a more frequent driver or for long distance trips with/without the boat? If it is the former and you prefer an SUV to a pickup, lots of options. An old but well maintained 4wd 1/2-ton Suburban or Tahoe works, no...

Good luck! Plenty of posts on the F150 being OK. I’d say make sure to sea trial with at least 1/2 fuel load and your expected passenger/gear load. Depending on your load and with no hardtop weight and lower wind resistance, you might be very happy with the F150. If it’s out of warranty you can...

228 definitely bigger in the cockpit and you’ll be a level more comfortable in nautical conditions. The cuddy is a nice storage space and to get out of the sun. I have a 208 and been out in some heavy weather, she does fine. Fishing two in the cockpit lots of space. I wouldn’t be that psyched...

If I was in the market for a 226/228 I would prioritize the 228 but a really well kept 226 would swing that decision. I have been a passenger on a 228/F250 running inlets and inshore/nearshore here in NJ on some salty days and have not observed any issues with seaworthiness or handling. The...

I could measure in a couple of weeks, will not be at the boat this weekend.

Not having helmaster I wouldn’t know but I would think there would be less disturbance in a controlled drift versus the spot lock in heavy current or wind. The single engine version there is more limited orientation (bow in current) which would seem to reduce reverse gear use? Just spitballing…

Thanks. I will have to do some investigation on plumbing and materials. Thanks for the advice.

Ok. I will admit that I sputtered in one day. Filled up, didn’t try to top top it but the pump shut off at 63 gallons. I have tried to top off a couple of times after the initial pump shut off, usually can get 5-7 gallons in. I will let the fuel settle longer and get a heavier mate to stand on...

Just as an additional caution, if anything happens in that little quarter mile you are at risk. Somebody backs out of a driveway, kid or dog chases a ball or whatever you will be at high risk. Just sayin’, there are a lot of ambulance chasers out there even if you are super cautious. On the...

Any advice on getting a full 80 gallons into a 2021 208 tank? Probably similar to later model 205/209. Seems like I have a hard time getting past 65-70. Not an issue in Barnegat Bay or inshore but am planning a nice-weather trip further out and would love that last 10 gallons for peace of mind.

Fitting spares/safety/personal/fishing gear on a small boat is a challenge. Tidy up mechanicals, bilge pump, thru hulls, ensure good batteries with tight connections. Get a ditch bag with flare gun and a handheld vhf. PLBs on inflatable offshore level vests. A real first aid kit. iPhone 14 and...

Congrats on your new crew! This has to be among the most battle ready 208 ever built. Love the seats, which are my least liked feature on the factory setup, especially in rough conditions. Are you still liking the SCE4? Safe travels!

No. Well you will probably make it. I’d expect more than 4200# with the trailer but perhaps you have weighed already. Definitely don’t add 500lbs of fuel. I would be concerned with damaging the minivan unibody or suspension. FWD will have a hard time pulling the boat out if the ramp is...