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Yeah, durability is a big question mark at this point! I was even more aggressive sanding down the second hatch. It will be interesting to see how the different products/techniques hold up- filler vs gelcoat vs epoxy paint.

Thanks for the reply, Dennis. Nice to see another post from Maine. I split my time between Moosehead and Deer Isle, but the Grady will stay on Moosehead. Max rpm range per the Johnson manual is 4500-5500. I feel like I’d like to be able to see 5000, and cruise at 4-4200. I’m really hoping...

Still planning my winter and spring projects for my new, old 208. I've been reading a lot of threads about Prop performance and engine RPM performance. On my few runs after buying the boat and before winterizing I know I am getting low RPMs at WOT. I knew this will obviously also give me...

Good question. I use a 3M paint respirator (home depot version) for the paint/solvent work, and an N95 when sanding. I do the power sanding/dremmel grinding outdoors as much as possible, and the hand sanding on the bench with the N95.

Also, I used the included paste for small chips/patches with good results. For the current project with larger surfaces I was using a different Evercoat product. The paste in the kit is a clear, toothpaste-consistency gel. The product I used in the pint container is bright white and much...

I bought a kit almost identical to this about 6 years ago to repair some dings in my Seadoo Jet Ski. It was bright red, and matching the shade was a bugger. I still had the materials sitting in my boat supply bin so I tried using the unopened pigments in my current repair. It was impressive...

At least you have a good idea how to evaluate a used boat and are willing to listen to your head instead of your gut to a greater degree than most! Agree with your comment about "feeling big". I'm new to my 208. We are very much in downsizing mode and my goal was to find a small boat that...

Hatch #1 nearly done. Lightly sanded 1st coat of gelcoat. Remasked and applied coat #2. As above, I’m not too worried about cosmetics, so precise color matching wasn’t a big deal. But to minimize any contrast I did 2 things. First, I added a little pigment to the White Evercoat (from a...

Has anyone with a 208 (or similar) done anything useful with the hinged motorwell guard? I have looked at some threads on larger boats (or boats with larger engines) where the owner trimmed and/or revised the piece for clearance of a large outboard powerhead. I have an older boat ('93) with a...

I can’t contribute anything constructive (at least not yet). I’m trying to tackle a similar problem from a slightly different angle here: https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/adventure-208-window-repair-and-modification.31016/

I have followed several threads on repair of leaking or damaged windows on cuddys (cuddies?). I will be attempting my own version, gradually over time. My scenario: - ‘93 Adventure 208 - leaking port side Cuddy window - prior owner(s) have already caulked the &$@“& out IC every seam, channel...

Slowly getting the hang of it. The section that required some rebuilding seems to be working out. If the photos are in correct order, they should show the fiberglass backing (only 2 layers of cloth), followed by a heavy coat of filler, followed by the first-pass sanding to restore shape...

Update #1: Lessons learned so far 1. The second hatch will come out better 2. I was too selective about sanding and grinding the first time around. where there are more than a few cracks I think it will be easier to grind/sand it down to fiberglass and build up evenly, rather than fill many...

Well, since you asked... Here are a few pix- some from a distance, which flatter more, and a few close-ups of ‘project spots’...

Over the next few weeks I am working on repairing the accumulated wear, tear, and minor damage to the hatches on my ‘93 Adventure 20. The purpose of posting is both to seek input and share experience with other members. There are many other excellent, similar threads on the forum. As a frame...

Appreciate the opinions. Regarding power, the plan is definitely shaping up to be making the most of the current 2 stroke. It seems to be running well, albeit with room to improve performance. It meets my current and foreseeable needs. Definitely will enter next season with the intention of...

Many thanks. I had failed to mention the non-engine work done by the seller. All thru-hulls are stainless and in good condition. He replaced all seacocks and hoses to baitwells, gas tank hoses, and new bilge pump/float switch and raw water washdown pump. He drilled out the drain fittings on...

Greetings to all. I've been a "lurker" on the site for a while and enjoy reading the advice of contributors. The threads stay on track without degenerating into opinionated name-calling, which is refreshing (unlike many of the threads I've followed on The Hull Truth and similar). I am more...

I don’t see any mention here of “trolling plates”. I am no expert- just an occasional recreational fisherman. Before I recently acquired my Grady I ran a 19ft center console with 140hp Suzuki 4-stroke. We mostly troll the lake for salmon and togue- goal about 1.6 to 2.0 mph. My 4-stroke...