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I've had great luck with the Costco Interstates as well. I use 2 - Interstate 24 DC marine/rv batteries - I run a bait tank, vhs, chartplotter all day w/o issue. I change mine every 5 years, more for piece of mind than need. Keep them trickle charged when not in use.

Great idea!

My 208 had the bilge pump installed on the bottom of the hull (the blue float switch and 1100 GPH red pump). I added a 2nd bilge for redundancy (The white on the hull floor). The 2nd bilge has its float switch mounted about 9 inches higher on the bulk head, it also has a high water alarm...

I typically use the cheap harbor freight pliers and replace when needed, aftco bait nets and aftco scissors. The aftco bait nets are awesome! The jury is out on the scissors, I usually by several at a time and know I will replace thru the season.

Most of my trips are all offshore - 50-100 mile round trips on average, with motor running the entire time.

WOW - I would love to get out 20 - 30 times a year! You are lucky! This year I did not get out much at all, mostly due to travel and family engagements. I got out maybe 6 times this past year... Usually, in a 'normal' year I get out 10 -15 times, In those years I'll put 50 - 7o hours on my...

Hi VMD, I live in Carlsbad. I keep my boat on a trailer and either launch from Oceanside or San Diego, depending on the fishing.

I used 4200 and several clamps to re install molding and it is holding up ok after 2 years. I like the double sided tape idea as well, I may try that next time.

I posted this in another thread. Since this post, I have changed out my prop to a 14 1/2 to 14 pitch to get me to 6000 rpm. I've haven't done any long runs with it, but I am seeing slightly higher mpg. I Previous prop was a 15 1/4 15m, the data below is from that prop. My experience with...

Hi Don, I own and tow a GW 208. Mustang was very close on the weight, on a scale, boat, trailer, gear and1/2 fuel tank full my boat weighs 5650 lbs. I currently tow with a 2019 Toyota Sequoia - tows great with this truck and there is plenty of space in it. Another benefit of the Sequoia is...

All right - Great to see folks getting out. I will target yellowtail and if lucky run into one of those bluefins that "Get Some" GOT, nice fish!! I plan to head to the Corner and south this saturday if we have good weather! See you out there!

OK 2025 season may just be starting for private boat guys in SoCal. Anyone going yet? So far, only a few inshore trips for me. I hope to get out a little further this weekend.

My Adventure 208 with full gas, gear and galvanized trailer is 5600 on a scale. I would not tow my boat with a minivan. As mentioned above, I think you may have serious issues with slipping on the ramp.

Oh yeah - Boat US Towing Membership!

WOW - Great upgrade on the helm chairs. You put a lot of effort and work into your rig and it shows. I have an older 208 and look to your boat for inspiration!