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    Aft Bilge not Working

    we always look at the power wire and if the ground wire is the issue then both manual and float will not work , check the ground wire even jump it after any splices .
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    Opinions needed on Etec

    Fantastic engines ,use very little oil never never smell of a two stroke , great on gas a whole lot less maintenance touch the key any weather starts right up, excellent power.If you research the Etec they run cleaner then 4 strokes . Soon we will be all driving electric cars and be convinced...
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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 ?