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You might be surprised how much your Yamaha is worth last year sold 96 175 for 3250 after dealer check compression new seals in lower unit , I repowered with 150 G1 Etec HO rated at 165 HP 4k cruse at 30mph gas is less than 1/2 closer to 1/3 ,jumps on plane never a hint of exhaust smell . Dealer...

Agree with above comments ,your fuel is most likely the problem which also sat in your carburetors not sure if you have 3 or six carburetors if they are dirty I would not fool around season just starting ,remember you cylinder lubrication is being supplied by your fuel which can cause serious...

98 grady painted salmon pink to Grady White

I have a 98 208 mine were in poor condition when I purchased the boat five years ago , I removed the dash and side panel took then to an auto body paint shop and had them painted close to the Grady White new style dash off white ,the dash gets dirty not sure if a few coats of clear would have...

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Lots of topics and discussions about that on Etec sites

Check for help at Etec /Evinrude Forums E Nation or Barnacle Bill as discussed above, WTO RPMS is critical in determining correct prop and engine height

Lewmar Horizon

What 200 are you recommending ?

Hi John , fair weather fishermen but the GW boats are excellent I decided to add trim tabs this coming season its stored at Roberti's who will install would like the bow down a little in rougher seas and weight distribution for my friends moving around . Love the saltwater for fluking , sea bass...

Start in the Hudson New Hamburg for stripe bass then I belong to the Pastime club in Norwalk if your ever interested let me know ,I'll also keep an eye out for your boat selection I'm just amazed at how high/cost of used boats are .

Depends on which 150 ,98 my Adventurer previously had carburetor 175 Yamaha saltwater series excellent engine for the 208 no hard top , 2018 had Nick Roberti's Kingston install Etec G1 150 HP HO rated at 165 HP which hydraulic steering now top speed is faster ,haul shot faster ,fuel saving is...

98 208 with original brown removed dash side panels had a local body shop spray paint with beige came out excellent after 5 years dash needs to be redone not sure if a clear coat would have helped with cleaning or would peel off from the heat .Dirty beige still better then that brown .

I own 98 208 for about six years always upgrading something ,pulpit with windless ,dash and side compartments painted ,last year new Etec G1 150 HP HO with hydraulic steering , all cushions and side bloster $900 ,nice to have everything new but I do use my bimini---- my curtains are never used...

At the NY boat show yesterday check Good Windlass Pivoting Roller System

Jim , Most likely Bennett Bolt still looking at controls was going with Auto controls dealer kind of talked me out of that idea , just to control the weight and to help with the bow during those tricky conditions .Our northeast season is just about over think maybe next week time to come home...

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Hi Jim That G2 looks fantastic of course I'm checking those scuppers which look well above the water line , I spent a few hours yesterday at the dealer discussing 150 HO ' RPMs Max which he will check via the EMM this fall if below 5300 I might have the prop re pitched dealer thinks the Rebel is...

On my 98 208 removed the two sides and dash took them to an Auto paint shop had them painted off white close to the grady color , the owner said they often spray car dashboards , five years later the sides look better then the dash from just dirt . Not sure if a clear coat would have helped or...

I have 98 208 I have never needed or seen the bilge pump operate while using the boat , I test it a few time a year ,when I check the bilge it is dry at the dock ,some water does drain when removing the plug and raising the bow after the entire season on the trailer .The boat is self draining...