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Agree with Mustang. Step on each boat, open the hatches, see how they are put together, finished or unfinished in hidden areas, do you have access to do maintenance, how do they fit you in terms of your family's needs, can you and your family move around comfortably etc.

No hard top on my boat. I just installed a bunch of rod holders on the railing. My boat looks like a porcupine out there.

Peter - I have definitely thought about that, but I just rather keep that area clean. Most times I have about 8-10 rods, once on the ramp they get put into rod holders and I am off. That works much better for, my rods may take a bit of beating though.

the wife's opinion wins every time!

On my smaller 208, I just lay them on the deck. Not elegant, but it works for me.

I also went with white.

that boat is a beauty! see you on the water!

Great advice in the above comments! I routinely take my 1999 GW Adventure 208 out up to 50 miles out in SoCal and Mex waters. We are super lucky here, SoCal has stable weather and not prone to surprise storms. I pick my days and don't go out if it is more that 12-14 mph wind or is sea state...

Just curious - which valves specifically did you install?

when I was running down a leak on my Grady, I wrapped blue paper mechanic towels around all the thru fittings inside the hull. You can quickly tell which ones are leaking. My leak originated from my port side bait tank, I closed that one up and I'm in good shape. I also had a leak at the hose...

Damn! That project is WAY above my pay grade. Doesn't look like you are taking any shortcuts. Hats off to you for taking the time and energy to bring this Grady back. She will be a great ride when all done. Have you decided on a tuna door, looks like you are going back to a bracket. I'll...

Thanks for posting!

Yellowfin and Yellowtail. My buddies also caught mahi. Looks like the season has began! 60 miles SW of Mission Bay.

Well thought out and great upgrades! I really like the clean glovebox with electronics! Great use of space and very neatly executed.

very nice install! Looks great and should help with feet fatigue on a long day!

Well, that was a bust. I trolled around the 209, 267 area all for nada. Lots and lots of big kelp spread around with no fish. next time!

Same here BRO. I'm on a trailer in Carlsbad as well. Beautiful boat BTW! I'm hoping to get out this weekend, I'll trailer down to SD and may hit the spots in Mexico. I'm not sure I have the comfortable range to fish the backside of Catalina. Hit me up if you want to buddy boat anytime.

very thoughtful and useful upgrades! I really like these threads as we can all benefit from them. Thank you!

Wow - if you think it, you can build it. Very impressive skills!

I'm out of Oside, but I think I may head south to Mexican waters. I'll keep an eye on reports and make a game day decision. I'll try to update this thread. My boat name is Pau Hana and I am usually on 68 or 72.