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  1. Ekea

    2000 Adventure 208 fuel tank test

    to make it as easy as possible, i would get a piece of pvc (4-6 inches long) that can fit snuggly inside the hose. put half in your old hose, and half in your new hose. butt them up against eachother. run a screw or two through each hose into the pvc so they cant slip off. tape the seam...
  2. Ekea

    2000 Adventure 208 fuel tank test

    how long/complicated is your fill neck path? mine was about 17' from cap to tank, had a 90 bend, and went through a stringer. it was not easy to replace.
  3. Ekea

    305 express propeller question

    if you dont get any feedback here, you can call ken at propgods. give him your current performance traits and numbers and he can tell you if there should be any room for improvement
  4. Ekea

    Rod holder quality

    keep in mind that they are through bolted, not screwed. so if you dont have access to the back side, you have to drill out the bolts and then use screws to secure the new ones
  5. Ekea

    Buying boat from Out of State, and having it shipped? Has anybody done it ?

    you would be surprised at the disclaimers they have
  6. Ekea

    Corroded thru-hill fittings

    i actually really like that look. this might go on my to-do list you just scuffed it up with bronze wool? what level of coarse-ness? also, what clear coat did you use?
  7. Ekea

    1997 Islander 268 Transom Rebuild Project

    i look forward to seeing how this progresses
  8. Ekea

    What have you done to your Grady lately?

    this weekend, my electronics guy should be installing a new switch panel, switches and a 12 circuit power distribution box with breakers instead of fuses. ill post some before and after pics once its done.
  9. Ekea

    Talk me into it..

    its a matter of if you can afford it and will the bigger boat bring you more joy than what that money would otherwise be spent on? only you and your wife can decide that. bigger boats are pretty awesome though...
  10. Ekea

    Buying boat from Out of State, and having it shipped? Has anybody done it ?

    not to scare you, but i had a surveyor miss $6k worth of fiberglass damage on the keel
  11. Ekea

    285 Freedom on a 10,000lb lift... any issues?

    not a great idea does that include fuel, passengers, safety gear, day gear, water....
  12. Ekea

    Refrigerator...

    honestly, for a day boat its easier to just load a cooler at the house and stick the cooler on the boat.
  13. Ekea

    Light Cut Suggestions

    i want to do the interior vertical surfaces. i think i want a light polish (little/minimal cutting) i probably could just wax/seal it, but i think there is a tiny bit of room for improvement. id like a light a final level correcting product that i can do one round of, then wax/seal it. also...
  14. Ekea

    Swapping out F250 Yamaha for BT350 Honda

    wow, that engine looks really big compared to the boat...
  15. Ekea

    Recommendations for mat for stern of boat when boarding to be over swim ladder??

    https://www.aquagripct.com/ they do custom pads. i got a helm pad from them. they can do the traditional adhesive or they can put a rubber backer on it so you can lay it down when you need it and pick it up and store it when you dont.
  16. Ekea

    2021 Adventure 208 Build

    wow, thats a lot of sea deck... your boating area looks beautiful, id love to get to enjoy waters and scenery like that
  17. Ekea

    Recommendations for mat for stern of boat when boarding to be over swim ladder??

    does the ladder sit flush with the tread surface of the swim platform?
  18. Ekea

    Fender Locks

    im still not sure whats wrong with hanging a fender from a cleat. been doing it since i was a kid
  19. Ekea

    Scupper hoses

    if you really want to get fancy, go with scandvik clamps. they have slightly rounded cross section so the edges dont dig into the hose and grooves instead of slits so its smooth on the hose side allowing for more even compression
  20. Ekea

    What have you done to your Grady lately?

    I finally finished my stereo upgrade. I started it a few years ago with replacing the generic 6.5s in the sides with JL M6 6.5s. They sounded amazing, best sounding 6.5s I’ve ever heard. With only the one pair of 6.5s on a 27’ boat, it was still tough to overcome the wind/water/engine noise...