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    Finally bought a 208

    After looking for the last few months I bought 2007 208 adventure. Gets splashed this weekend and I can't wait!!! Thanks to all who helped with answers to my questions.
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    Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision

    Can anyone tell me if the added expense for this option is worth it for a Garmin 540 series?
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    Question about Adventure 208

    So here is some more info. Can the 208 fit the bill of a family fisherman? Mostly bottom fishing close to Cape May/Widwood shoreline with the kids but occasionally heading offshore between 10 to 20 miles with bigger "kids".
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    Question about Adventure 208

    Not yet. A little stuck between what I can afford and what I need. 3 kids between 2 and 8. Fishing might be tough on a 208
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    Question about Adventure 208

    Does anyone know the USCG person capacity is for an Adventure 208?
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    Price for a new 226

    What do people think of Mid 60's as a price for a new 2008 226? Notable extras are 250 yamaha, hardtop, head w/macerator, pulpit.
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    Marina choice

    update First off. Thanks for all the responses. Some great info in a short time. I plan to do my boating in the Wildwood area. Right now focusing on a 226. I have considered trailering it but that would require a pickup. Which would be yet another purchase.
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    Marina choice

    I am looking for some opinions. I am considering purchasing my first boat. I will be keeping the boat in a slip in southern Jersey. I live about 2 hours away. Problem is some are giving advice that I won't be able to get to the boat enough to keep tabs on it. I will be able to get to the...
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    Perfomance data on 232 with a 225 4 stroke

    Does anyone have any performance data on 2003 or so Gulfstream 232 with a 225 4 stroke yamaha? I have seen some posts that suggest a single engine for a 232 is a bit underpowered for that boat. I did look on Grady's website but couldn't find anything.
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    Four Stroke or HPDI Two Stroke?

    gradyfish22 - you said "We repowered our 1989 22 seafarer with a 200hp HPDI. Boat ran well and had plenty of power. Seemed like it had more power then the original carbed 225 evinrude. Unless you plan to run and gun, a 250 is not needed, also if you have an open transom, I would not go with...