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    Adding trim tabs

    I was interested in the Auto also but they have issues I would be spending way to much time re calibrating them , I upgrade to the LED controls so you know exactly the position of each , had them a few years and they are simple to use .
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    Adventure 208 - Adding fishing rod grommets in cabin

    I have a lot of rods in my 208 always been an issue , started using fishing rod braided mesh sleeves different ones for spinning and bait casting has stopped many issues ,
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    Any Spot lock Trolling Motor installations

    I have a 98 208 with pulpit friend just installed spot lock not a grady any suggestions ?
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    208 trim tabs

    I have a 98 208 owned a few years prior to purchasing Bennett electric trim tabs upgraded control to LED light model lets you seen the position of the tab not the automatic control , it depends on where and how you plan on using your boat , number of people ,conditions , easier to adjust tab...
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    208 trailer

    Check your car insurance / home owners I have Travelers got the best deal with towing .
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    Yamaha 2stroke question

    Had a similar issue last season someone suggested a gasoline engineer that I had filled my boat with a winter blend fuel end of the season and it was boiling out when hot , I thought this was crazy until after my first fill up with again summer fuel It never had the issue again .
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    Insurance question

    I have Travelers I read the policy I didn't see that >
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    Boat Insurance

    We use Travelers for all insurance , they were fantastic when we needed them the most !Its not always the cost its service when needed . Price is also excellent !
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    ‘98 208 Small Rod Holder Question

    I also have a 98 with the same holders I believe it was a for a sun shade cover .
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    Dogs on the water... show us your dog

    This is Kipling he became a Guide Dog for Guiding Eyes for the Blind in NY , we raised him from a pup until he was 18 months then his formal training started . He was a young girls first ever dog and Guide sadly he past around his 8th birthday working until a few days before his death from...
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    Broken driver side panel

    Check with Grady they don't change things often
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    Live well and fish box hatch covers replacement?

    Body shop that deals with fiberglass had mine done years ago still look good price was very fair .Can't hurt to ask !
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    228 Windlass install completed.

    Installed a 12 inch bar of solder 1/2 x12 heated shaped to the underside of the pulpit 4200 and few screws , Anchor kept damaging the pulpit after a few other attempts this seems to work the best .
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    98 Adventure needs dash update! Need help

    Five years dash needs to be redone ,might try to do in place , first time a body shop did the work it wasn't expensive I also don't know if a clear coat would help keep it clean .These were brown !
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    Bow Pulpit Upgrade

    Exactly the problem I had , I used a soft 1inch x 3/4 inch x 8 inch bar of solder bent in to the pulpit shape ,4200 and four stainless screws , or any soft metal .
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    98 Adventure needs dash update! Need help

    Removed side and dash panel took them to a body shop and were painted same method used to paint dash boards close to grady white , radio cabin , external speaker , Garmin GPS /fish i think is seven inch inside the box .
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    State shut downs and marinas

    Do you know if the ramp is closed ?
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    Impeller replacement / waterpump service

    Lesson learned the hard way , make sure the woodruff key is seated squarely and completely after 20 trips overheated the incorrectly seated woodruff key added extra pressure on the impeller which then slipped out of the grove reducing water to the engine , then would slip back in the grove and...
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    Need insurance recommendations

    Check your vehicle/home insurance company ours is travelers being a customer received best policy and price .