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    Grady Gelcoat

    Spectrum Gel Coat Kits
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    1995 ADVENTURER

    Replaced 175 HP 1998 Yamaha Saltwater Series carbureted engine with 150 HP HO Evinrude Etec G 1,Yamaha was the best engine I have ever owned which was five years ,replaced not because of problems just age not the engine but mine .Dealer sold Mercury ,Yamaha and Evinrude discussed options . The...
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    8 Month Follow-Up, Etec 150 G1 on 1983 Seafarer

    I repowered this season a 1998 208 with an Etec 150 HP HO G1 replacing 175 2 stroke Yamaha with hydraulic steering very pleased faster top end and out of the hole, will install trim tabs this winter with auto stable .
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    Purchasing Adventure 208 Advice

    A few things I own a 98 first year I believe to have polyethylene fuel tank , dash and panels were brown removed had a body shop paint the off white $100 ,live well and cooler compartments were upgraded to have hydraulic pistons not sure what year this prevented them from slamming closed...
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    Putting a Yamaha 150HP on a Adventure 208?

    Don .Installed Etec G 1 150 HP HO rated at 167 HP replaced 98 175 2 stroke Yamaha this past winter weight is the same which was a concern with an older grady ,the dealer also sold Yamaha ,if your able to find a G I HO or 175 -200, I installed new gauges ,controls and hydraulic steering , the...
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    98 Grady 208 repowered Etec 150HP HO

    Not much info available for repowering the 208 with Etec could be helpful especially propeller selection ,I would certainly think the standard 150 HP G1 would perform well not sure what effect 15 additional HP makes having the HO model I have the standard M2 lower unit . Of course soon as I...
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    98 Grady 208 repowered Etec 150HP HO

    Replaced 175 HP 1998 Yamaha Saltwater Series carbureted engine with 150 HP HO Evinrude Etec G 1,Yamaha was the best engine I have ever owned which was five years ,replaced not because of problems just age not the engine but mine .Dealer sold Mercury ,Yamaha and Evinrude discussed options . The...
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    Grady 192 repower

    Etec G1 135 HP HO which is about 150 HP faster lighter !
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    208 re-power with 200 hp E-tec G2 - which prop?

    G1 150 HP HO 15 .75 x 15 rebel top speed 40 mph replace a 175 Yamaha SS top speed 35 , wanted to stay lighter than G2 but you should fly enjoy !
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    selling a Grady 228 with blown motor?

    Friend would prefer to install a new motor and is actively looking to purchase a Grady 228 I told him about your boat ,sent you a P message to get your contact info so he can contact you directly .
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    selling a Grady 228 with blown motor?

    Sent you a private message with a few questions .
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    208 re-power with 200 hp E-tec G2 - which prop?

    I also have a 208 98 that's at the dealer who is installing a G 1 150 HP HO including hydraulic steering ,needs to water test with different props which I expect will be late March . Best of luck with your new engine .
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    Name your Vessel

    55&OUT
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    slow pee stream coming from motor

    clockwise is the direction I've seen ,watched a youtube video today by Marine tech tools before starting the replacement two things he emphasized ,centering and setting of the woodruff key and he uses a special tool to set the spacer and retaining collar both things I don't remember doing ...
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    slow pee stream coming from motor

    New Yamaha deluxe kit installed April after twenty trips out OH alarm ,towed in by Boat US ran the boat at the dock no OH at idle 30 minutes 2000 rpms no OH ,back to idle OH ,I was convinced it was the Poppet valve . Replaced started engine idle five minutes OH ,towed to ramp trailered home ...
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    208 Switch Panel Upgrade w/ Pics

    A few years back removed the brown dash and side panels had them painted GW off white ,I wasn't a fan of the brown .
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    Shout out to GW!

    Excellent help with a few upgrades to 98 208 from customer service Carolyn Ray, GW has convinced me it will always be GW !
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    208 Box AFT Drop IN

    Part 20-027 Box Aft Drop In , these fit inside the battery and oil compartment wondering if anyone has ordered them and how well they work ? Always need extra storage .
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    Where to Buy Parts: More for the Newbies to This Site

    I agree with suggestions that could help ,a few years back I ordered a large number of items one suggestion was an upgraded water pump kit which was helpful . I just ordered from them again the other day .
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    Running Power from helm switches to port-side gunwale?

    I ran a circuit across to the port side using the tube in the floor and yes I drilled a small hole and fished the wire up ,mine is used for an external pump for the bait well,its simple hidden behind the seat I think that's much easier .