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can the ongaro 2 1/2" shaft be used on port side of my 208? The one that came with the boat is completely rusted and unusable.

Thanks for all the help, it was the fuse. I'm back in business!

Thanks. I've pressed one switch down and the other up at the same time. Hopefully that caused the problem and it's a simple fix. I guess I should have tried to learn more about how to use them before messing around. I see two pumps under my port aft jump seat, but neither look like the...

My Bennett trim tabs suddenly stopped working today. Neither tab moves at all, and I'm pretty sure I don't hear anything from the pump. When I try to move them manually (by pulling and pushing on the tabs themselves), they don't move at all. This all leads me to believe that my problem may be...

nice job! i like those and the location looks perfect. I also like the idea of clamping to the aft seat rails. The pic definitely helped, thanks

I have a standard '97 Adventure. It has 4 rod holders. I'm looking to add a few more and wondering what everyone does (and where they add). Seems like one could easily and cleanly be added to the port and starboard sides of the stern (on each side of the transom over the seats). Is this what...

Thanks Jim. I'm definitely interested in a grady club in the Gloucester area. My boat doesn't have a name yet - not sure if I'll even name it at all. It's only a 20'. My wife wants "Lori's Dory" but I'm not sure I like that much ; ) Andre

Thanks. I'm in Gloucester, MA. I may take a class (I've already passed coast guard safety course in MA) or I'll just pick up a book. I've heard that Chapman's is really good.

Thanks CJBrown. I have a 20' grady 208. As you may be able to tell, I know virtually nothing about boats (I've been learning a lot from this forum and others, and I've been asking lots of questions).

thanks - do all boats have a hook-up for dock charging, or should I buy a separate battery charger? I know my slip has a hook-up - just not sure where I connect it to on the boat. I mostly use my boat on weekends, so it sits for at least a week at a time with no use at all.

I thought bilge pumps were always wired to be always alive (even if you turned your batteries off). I don't know if my boat is wired that way, but I assumed they all were as a standard safety measure?

I'm new to boating. I have 2 batteries on my boat with a "both, 1, 2, off" switch. Dealer told me to select either 1 or 2 each time out, and use Both if I have trouble starting. Is this correct? Do I turn off when I'm docked, or do I leave it on 1 or 2? thanks

thanks Grady Again

thanks, you're probably right.. called grady directly and they weren't any help. The smaller has a male hose end, which is weird.

I just bought my first boat ('97 grady 208) and I can't figure out where to fill the fresh water tank. My boat seems to have 2 inlets - one in the front of the port stern seat (small, threaded with a black cap) and one in the side of the same seat (large cap, looks like gas cap but says...

got the boat home today. no problem trailering at all - car & trailer handled like a dream. Now I'm putzing around this week cleaning & getting ready for next weekend (I would have put it in tomorrow but I have to get it registered in state). Anyone have a good resource detailing all of the...

I appreciate all of the replies. I think I'll be fine, but the more info I have, the better off I'll be

I got a 97 hull and 97 Yamaha 200HP engine.

I got mine at Casco Bay Yacht Sales. There was another on the lot (a 1998) but was just sold last week. I was curious if you were the one that bought the 98.

boat is mine Survey & sea trial went great. Having the broker add new bottom paint, buff & wax before I pick up on Sunday. Can't wait. ChampyAdventure208: Where did you buy yours from?