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There's a "fuel ground" wire in the battery compartment. Can someone please tell me what I'm supposed to hook that up to? I took the batteries out last winter and I guess I forgot to write down where that was connected. Thanks

I've been searching for a custom boat cover for my 208. Most sites are offering a Taylor Made custom cover (Hot Shot fabric) for approx $350. Savvyshopper.com is offering the same cover (same part number) for $270. All sites (including Savvy) offer free shipping. Most sites offer free tie down...

Thanks, that's what I figured. I double checked all of the things you mentioned (lock screw, wire connections, etc.). I definitely got the 2 1/2" version. Hopefully they'll take the return (I bought it from Boat FIX. It's already been installed in the boat and I crimped on blades to the end of...

so I finally got around to installing the ongaro motor - the thing is apparently not powerful enough. It moves the wiper blade about 3 inches back & forth. I've changed the wiper sweep (there are options for 45 degrees - 110 degrees) to no avail. Also, there doesn't seem to be an end point. If I...

Thanks Catch 22 - to make sure I understand, I should connect the Park and either Fast or Slow? Good idea about the spacer. Great instructions

wiper motor wiring I bought the ongaro motor - it has 4 wires (Ground, 1, 2, 3). My grady only has 3 wires. Any idea how to connect? Also, the ongaro motor from boatfix.com doesn't come with mounting hardware except for 1 nut. My port motor has a metal cylinder that acts as a spacer, along...

got my first boat this season - a 1997 208 with a 1997 200HP Yamaha. Ran great all season - was a very good boat. Good luck with yours.

tried barkeeper's friend for the 1st time today. My boat is a 1997 208. I bought it in June, and basically dropped it right in the water. It was reasonably clean when I bought it, but not great. Today, I spent 3 hours with barkeeper's, several magic erasers, and some soft scrub. I used an entire...

thanks for the link. They have a bunch of excellent tutorials (with pictures!) for all kinds of Yamaha maintenance. Definitely gives me confidence I can do most of this myself.

thanks. I have the tools, and I'm construction mechanically challenged, but when it comes to motor mechanics, I don't have a clue. If I see someone do something, or at least understand what the parts are for, I can usually figure it out. Where I get in trouble is when I <think> I know what I'm...

thanks. You guys are all convincing me that I should do most of this myself. I have the wrap around connector for flushing with fresh water hose (should I have been doing this after every trip? Heard mixed messages about it but I never see anyone doing it at my slip so I think I'm pretty safe on...

thanks for the tips. Didn't know that about the batteries. I don't know how old mine are because I bought used this year, but they've been fine (full charge all summer). Didn't really know what to do for the winter. I can certainly change the oil filter, dump stabilizer in, etc. I was mostly...

I'm motor mechanically challenged, and I'm new to boating (so maybe I'm doubly challenged). I'm learning lots as I go, but for my first year, I plan to outsource winterizing and tune up. A local grady dealer offers a price of $410 (labor & parts) to winterize and tune up my 1997 Yamaha 200hp...

thanks. I contacted Perk, and they say the correct part number is: 0482DP1BLK Apparently the Grady part number was their special order part number. A google search on the 0482 part number yielded many results. I guess I should have started by calling Grady in the first place, but...

contacted grady - apparently they're made by Perko, part # 6785

thanks. How do I know who made them? I think they only have the Grady logo on them.

the liners are apparently 2 piece, and the top pieces are falling out on mine. The glue has deteriorated. I'm in a 1997 208 for what it's worth. Anyone know where I can find replacements or do I have to buy whole new rod holders?

it is pretty hard to find things not to love about this boat. my only wish is that I could afford a bigger one!

I have the same boat and year, and the same problem, but to me it's a pretty minor issue. If you're really bothered by it, when you're finished washing the boat down, just take a rag and you can probably soak up the remaining water and debris stuck in that depression. I find that once I get the...

Thanks - any reason to go with AFI over Ongaro? If they're both essentially the same, I'll probably just get the cheaper of the two.