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Have a Powertech SCE4 14x14 4-blade that has good stern lift, back is not too heavy with F200 and hardtop. Had more lift from the Solas HR4 14.5x15 4 blade that was on the boat at purchase, but that was over-propped for the F200 which had trouble pulling past 5,000rpm. Overall fuel burn is...

Listening to Sorensen is interesting. Gives an idea of what the hull design does well and it is consistent with many of our experiences when driving our boats. With the small 208, I pay particular attention as the boat will get to the limit a lot faster than the bigger models. As I have said...

Point taken, not precise language. No I don’t think it will cut through a wave along the entire keel. Not going too fast and especially running in a following sea, rounded bottom helps achieve a soft landing. Head sea and going really fast, not so much. But hey I am not a marine engineer...

Uh, I I didn’t indicate 1,000 pounds of people and another 1,000 gear? What’s your point? After indicating you don’t use dry weights, you quote dry weights. I won’t get to a scale, don’t trailer my boat. Just my estimate for how I run. Take it, leave it.

Well that video was a GW commercial. I do believe a rounded bottom will give a softer entry, that makes sense. Twice Sorensen mentioned a good ride down sea, yup. Noted that he mentioned hull designed to run 30mph. Yup. Give a dry and stable ride, and predictable handling, yes. Not rock too...

Those test weights are light for both boats. Leaving the dock with three on board for a full fishing trip and full fuel I estimate close to 4900. Leave a guy at the dock and burn 2/3 tank 500lbs lighter at the end of the day. 2900 boat 500 motor 200 hardtop/canvas 500 fuel (80 g) 600 3 dudes...

Yes, I have seen those posts, good idea and added to my list with priority. Run heavy, use tabs! LOL. She is a great little boat. Safe water travels.

Here is a long note… I have ‘21 208, hardtop and F200. It is a great pocket battlecruiser. Note that I didn’t say battleship, as no 20’ boat can quite get there. With a hardtop and bowsprit it looks bigger than it is. I run out of Waretown NJ so Barnegat Bay and the inshore/nearshore ocean...

I didn’t buy but was on Covercraft’s website last week and a cover for a 208 was 50% off, around $750. Pretty good deal if still available considering it is a new piece and the cost (and garbage) of the throwaway wrap. 228 larger but not hugely larger.

Sounds like a good move. When your personal radar is screaming stop, wise to be mindful right? Mine has never failed me in professional and private deals, the only failures have been from dismissing the bleeping warning lights and sometimes that means passing on an opportunity. Good luck...

So there are two of us?

Super that you are enjoying your new 215. There is a 215 berthed next to me (250hp and no hardtop), the owner is super happy with it for fishing and cruising Barnegat Bay NJ and inshore. The 215 with the extra width compared to an 208 or 228 and narrow gunwales made room for a lot nicer seat...

You might find a 232 with a 350 v8. I saw one recently for sale in the mid-Atlantic region. The later v8’s are good motors by some opinions provided they receive the required (Yamaha-paid) regular replacement of the flywheel damper. That would be the “b” and “c” series units. Others don’t...

That’s a good data point and examples of some nice upgrades to make 1/2-ton truck capable and safe. Interesting you have decided not to install electric brakes and a controller although my experience is that the surge brakes work if properly adjusted and matched to the load. Looks good as well...

Mine also cracked and leaks badly when the male end is inserted and under pressure. The position on the Grady 208 transom well, you have to be careful that the hose is not exerting side pressure on the joint. I’ll fix it (because I don’t like broken things) and never use it again because…...

Thanks, good info.

How big of a kicker do you need on a 208 or a 228 to actually make headway in current or wind?

getting the boat floating seems like a good idea to keep it from bouncing on the lift base. Depending on wind and waves will it be banging on the pilings? You would want to keep it off the pilings or you might damage the rub rail? Some really large bumpers? I was thinking the same last...

Two engines better than one for sure. One engine in tip top shape better than two with deferred maintenance. Plenty of commercial boats with one engine. Some issues like fuel will impact both engines. Having all the safety gear and backups mitigates risk. Smart captain most of all. Being...

If you have the option and the funds, 200hp. I have that on my 208 w/ hardtop. With a full tank of fuel, bottom paint, a bit of bottom fouling, perhaps hardtop, perhaps a full load of passengers the 200 seems just enough. If you don’t have all that “baggage” then 150 probably works. The...