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    Material for replacement toe rails

    Took mine to a body shop painted to match the gel coat
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    Replacement dash panels

    Nice picture think I've see it some place ,things didn't go well ? Any luck on with the switch panel. Check this place marineplasticfab as long as you can remove it should be easy to fab .
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    98 208 TWO SATELLITE ANTENNA QUESTIONS

    Waiting to get the winter tarp off ,but considered running both where the horn wire is if I have to.Thanks for the ideas .
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    98 208 TWO SATELLITE ANTENNA QUESTIONS

    Installed a Garmin 740 s in the electronics’ compartment anyone have experience with this unit without the external GPS antenna inside a compartment, installing XM adapter kit which has a small satellite antenna which I plan on installing on the dash just inside the windshield I believe the...
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    NEED ADVISE GETTING TO ELECTRONICS 208 GRADY

    Ordered Garmin 740 S from BOE Marine yesterday ,going to keep compass and older F/F ,Jensen ms 30 stereo,two new antennas ,removed side panels ,dash ,kick rails had them paint to match Gel coat . Time to start installing everything.
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    1997 Grady 208 - console and side removal

    Is the new console fiberglass ,and if you don't mind about how were the different pieces as I'm hoping mine will hold up after painting .
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    1997 Grady 208 - console and side removal

    No-- Google search painting vinyl a number of spray paints available and instruction how ,West marine has the paint and those white screw caps,the body shop said its like repainting a vinyl top car or dash board.You will need to clean and remove any oil or grease.
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    1997 Grady 208 - console and side removal

    Side panels are easy, pop off the screws covers remover the screws, the side with the breaker panel was a little more difficult on mine, but first remove the screw covers, remove screws around the panel then remove the screws from around the breaker panel some might need you to hold a small bass...
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    Post-Sandi Marine Insurance Premium Increases

    Been a customer with BoatUS since 91, just sold my boat upgraded newer more expensive boat maybe 6 grand called BoatUS and was very pleased with a slight increase .
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    Grady Adventure 208 - Purchasing advice please!

    I recently purchased a 98 208 with a 175 HP with a 2005 trailer, compression test will not tell you how well the boat is running after sitting a few years the best is to water test the boat which is most likely a problem if not insured or registered . Condition of seats, canvas and electronics...
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    NEED ADVISE GETTING TO ELECTRONICS 208 GRADY

    @ Parthery, Thanks just needed that insurance I was on the right track, I had to drill the screw out, still took some prying to get it out, then removed the entire console planning on having it and the two side panels painted from that brown color[98]to white. Never leave site of land...
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    NEED ADVISE GETTING TO ELECTRONICS 208 GRADY

    Purchased a 1998 208 Grady Adventure and need a little help ,looking to upgrading electronics I’m attempting to remove the tachometer and fuel panel to get access and of course one screw just spins but it doesn’t seem like that panel will come free even after all the screws are removed is it...
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    Garmin GPS Recommendation

    Well at this point I'm not much help as I just purchased a 98-208 and need to upgrade the orginal equipment and would also like to stay with Garmin as I have a 496 on the boat I'm selling and with the winter rolling in I don't think I'll be removing the old unit from the 208 and sizing up the...
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    New and Need LOTS OF HELP {PLESASE}

    Thanks for the suggestions as I’m slowly moving forward first building a winter storage, spoke to a mechanic who has done work prior and he suggested winterizing waiting until spring and first rebuild the carbs but as suggested I think I’ll have him replace both fuel pumps at the same time as...
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    New and Need LOTS OF HELP {PLESASE}

    New to the site and my first Grady for the last 12 years I’ve owned a 21 W/A Proline. I purchased privately a 1998 208 Adventure with a 175 HP saltwater series Yamaha. The boat needs lots of small details fixed and the engine also needs some help. Do you guys recommend replacing with original...