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    Small Offshore Comparison’s

    I'm glad I stumbled upon this thread, I was going to ask about what kind of range can I get out of my 208. I'm not running to the Bahamas from where I am :) but good to know it has the range to do the Fla run to Bahama. Looking to make a 30 35 mile run at some point this season. I have been...
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    Why are Grady's so popular in eastern Long Island and what is it like in your area?

    Yep, quite a few up here in these parts. Im sure Spellmans has a lot to do with all the ones you're seeing in your locale
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    Long distance trailering tips

    On long trips I like to lash the bow down using the bow cleat, then run the line down under the trailer winch mount, up over the cleat again , down under the mount then a few turns horizontally to squeeze the two vertical lines together and then finally vertically over the horizontal bindings...
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    HELP...Transom Swell - Express 360

    And in the end you would be wise to upgrade that area on any future purchase. Its gonna need it at some point anyway :rolleyes:
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    Garboard drain plug!!

    I launched the boat a couple of years ago to work on the trailer in the parking lot - had my back turned to the boat while I worked on the trailer. I looked up after about twenty minutes and the transom was at the water line :eek: Also had to jump in the water to put the plug in - It was a...
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    Steering Wheel Cap

    Nice find !!
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    Steering Wheel Cap

    I turned mine on a lathe :)
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    Bait Table / Cleaning table upgrade

    After a few sea trials with the new table I added another accessory - a fresh water washdown to clean my slimy bait hands. LOL Its a $15 gizmo that is battery operated. I made a mount for it and secured it to the table where it becomes really handy. For now Im just snaking the tube into the...
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    208 Tackle Drawer Rebuild

    I was lucky enough to track down the folks who made the drawer parts for the underseat storage on my 1993 GW- 208. Envorinex is located in Australia and they were able to send the parts I needed, cut to my specs. I already had a door hatch made by boatoutfitters and I was miraculously able to...
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    Can't Post Pics

    awesome
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    Can't Post Pics

    If its a Windows machine open the photo with Microsoft photo- then on the right side click on the three dots that will open a menu- Choose "resize" I recommend copying the picture from the phone to the PC first. Good luck
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    Replacing Teak Trim with Aluminum or automotive trim

    What 1/4" will look like - otherwise known as NFG :) Zoom in to see the horror
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    Lots of water in bilge area, wrong drain plug?

    Best inspect ALL the thru-hull fittings, and that includes the ones in the bottom of the livewell (if u have one) an the built in cooler
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    Replacing Teak Trim with Aluminum or automotive trim

    At my expense. Hahaha. Wait till I post some pics. It looks HORRIBLE
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    Replacing Teak Trim with Aluminum or automotive trim

    Do not use 1/4 for the trim in the cockpit. I did it and any length over 2 ft will bow in the heat even with extra screws (which look crappy) I'm am going to re-do it in 1/2" Starboard. The door frame and small pieces of trim in the helm area of my 208 are going to stay teak
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    Where can I find a 65 Gal. Replacement Gas Tank for 1998 Grady White 20" Overnighter

    Had a local fabricator make me one here on LI for about $800. Where are you located?
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    Fresh water washdown - Northern Redneck style

    Back in the day Grady had the option for a fresh water spout mounted in the gunnel on the 208, and a tank under the deck hatch, an option I didn't get. Not sure if I regret it or not but recently I've decided I've had enough of fishy bait smelling hands especially bunker, and you guys up north...
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    Drifting Speed Concern

    Pretty much so
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    Hatches doors and all kinds of nice stuff

    Actually its Fish White. - They didnt have it listed on their website (Boatoutfitters) but I ordered the samples on a chain and it was on there and that was the best match. Now they seem to have 1/2" Starboard in a Grady White color, whatever that means.