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Agree with above. One of the reasons I am not getting them at this point, it is not worth the $$ for what I use the boat for. I will say, my average trips are offshore in SoCal and approx 30 miles out, up to this point I may have needed them 1 or 2 times heading back in. My boat is a 1999...

I have a GW Adventure 208. Most folks would tell me to get trim tabs. For my boating, I have not found the need to get them. The boat tracks well w/o them in most scenarios. Until I ride on a similar boat and experience the benefit, I will not install them.

agree on the charger, it is not meant for on the water use. I have it enclosed in a box. That said, they system has served me well for storage on the hard.

I stopped running my motor using earmuffs a few years back. I didnt think I was getting enough water flow. I started using a flush bag and can run the motor with plenty of flow. (Yamaha F150)

Wish I could join you, I'm out of pocket for the next 2 weekends. Backside of Cat may be out of reach for my Adventure 208 though, long boat ride on a 20 footer. I'm also on a trailer, typically launch out of Oceanside or San Diego.

Hi - I've been using solar to keep my batteries topped off in my storage. I just redid my set up with the below panel and controller. I use 1 panel to charge both batteries with SAE quick connects on my battery. I have used this type of set up for over 10 years, my batteries typically last...

X2 on what Rob said above, get the motor checked out and factor in the cost of a new motor if worst case scenario shows up. Also at that age, make sure the trailer is in good shape - trailers are expensive if you need to replace.

X2 on ACR - I highly recommend installing ACR to keep both batteries healthy. I also keep my batteries on a charger when not running, solar panels.

this may be a stupid question, other than cost any negative with going with a higher capacity winch?

WOW - new boat! nicely done!

I made a DIY blue seas panel for my 208. Used acrylic and blue seas components.

My experience with the 208 and the F150. It is perfect for what I do, although I have not been on a 208 with more HP, so I can’t compare. I typically fish with a full tank of gas, full 32 gallon bait tank, located near the transom, 60 lbs of ice and 2-3 adults. It gets on plane fine and I can...

I used MarineTex below the water on old transducer holes and it adhered well. MT color did not match, but it doesn't bother me there. On other areas of the hull, I have used Spectrum, it still matches well on my 25 year old hull.

X2 on the Carlisle.

Looks good to me!

Great to hear that customer service is still a thing! Looks great BTW!

Wow! Looks new, enjoy the boat!

WOW - Looks like a new boat!

I typically get 5-7 years out of my batteries, just basic wet cells from Costco. I replaced my this year as a precaution - 5 years on last set that was fine holding a charge. They are always on a solar trickle charger.

I installed a 2nd Bilge pump and high water alarm on my 20 footer, 2nd bilge is about about 6 inches higher and still below the batteries. Also, added an additional outflow and thru hull should they both need to pump out water simultaneously. I always check both before leaving the dock...