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    Merc Four Strokes by Yamaha

    Does anybody have any info/comments on the Mercury four strokes that were actually Yamaha motors under the Merc name and cowl? Might have an opportunity to purchase a low timer for a deal. I've been shopping for a Yamaha. Any info appreciated. Thanks.
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    Need Measurements for a 208 Hardtop Frame

    I think I may have found a nice used hardtop for my '95 208. However, the boat's at the coast and I'm three hrs away in Charlotte. Anybody out there in great grady land who might have the dimensions I need to bolt on the rear, side and cuddy top supports? Might be a tall order. I have...
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    What model Grady White do you own?

    1995 Adventure 208. '95 OceanPro 175 that's soon to be a Yami F225.....Soon as I can locate someone who wants to dump one to repower with an F350 or two. Let me know ladies and gents if you hear of such opportinity and aren't seeking the same for yourselves. Steve
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    Need New Thru Hulls on My '95 Adventure 208

    Stainless it is. I hear they will eventually bleed some particular color on the hull. Beats a sinking boat I suppose. Thanks for talking me out of plastic. It was the folks at the factory who talked me into it. Steve
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    Need New Thru Hulls on My '95 Adventure 208

    Howdy. Got my boat out on dry land for a few weeks. I'm going to replace all of the thru-hull fittings. Several are cracked and leak. V-e-r-y slowly but they do leak. Boat lives in the water most of the year. any tips on doing the job right? Most folks say that I can bust them...
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    Absolute Best Gelcoat Restore Products/Techniques???

    Hey thanks guys. Very helpful. I know there's lots of "miracle" products out there and I just didn't want to waste my time and my arms on something that I'd have to do over again. I'm new to powerboats as of Aug '07. This forum has been nothing short of terrific in my quest for information...
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    Absolute Best Gelcoat Restore Products/Techniques???

    What is the hands down favorite and best performing product, or mix of products, to buff out and restore the gelcoat on my '95 208? Boat's out of the water for a month or so and I'd like to do the entire boat from bow to stern, inside and out. I just got the boat in Aug '07 and the boat has...
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    2007 208 + Yamaha 250 4S

    Lori: I have a 1995 208 as well. Love it. I'm considering a 4stroke repower and doing a little research. My original 1995 Evinrude OceanPro still runs like a champ but I have three young kids and continued reliability has become an issue. I'm looking at the Yamaha F200. Several...
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    SAD DAY TODAY

    Move Move to North Carolina! Cape Fear Coast. The bite is ON and it was 83 degrees here today. Seas were 1-2 feet (if that).....It was flat as a pancake. 7:30am today looked like a parade of boats with fishing rods heading out of the Cape Fear River toward "Lake" Atlantic today...
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    So. Cali Giant Squid

    I 2nd CaptKennyW's response. "Umm, Why"?