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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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Over the years asked about projects I was considering I have been so please with their help , truly amazing customer service !

Own 98 208 prior 175 Yamaha 2 stroke ,now 150 Etec HO rated at 165 HP , newer fuel injected engines are faster top .and hole shot . If you go with a 4 stroke Yamaha I would consider model years that were designed for a 4 stroke weight .

I have a 98 208 with the same issue and considering the same upgrade most likely 2020 spring , not sure the size your filling but is it possible to have a metal shop use your existing roller frame customized it to have the new Lewmar fit within the old one cutting off the roller assembly ,or...

You might be surprised how much your Yamaha is worth last year sold 96 175 for 3250 after dealer check compression new seals in lower unit , I repowered with 150 G1 Etec HO rated at 165 HP 4k cruse at 30mph gas is less than 1/2 closer to 1/3 ,jumps on plane never a hint of exhaust smell . Dealer...

Agree with above comments ,your fuel is most likely the problem which also sat in your carburetors not sure if you have 3 or six carburetors if they are dirty I would not fool around season just starting ,remember you cylinder lubrication is being supplied by your fuel which can cause serious...

98 grady painted salmon pink to Grady White

I have a 98 208 mine were in poor condition when I purchased the boat five years ago , I removed the dash and side panel took then to an auto body paint shop and had them painted close to the Grady White new style dash off white ,the dash gets dirty not sure if a few coats of clear would have...

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Lots of topics and discussions about that on Etec sites

Check for help at Etec /Evinrude Forums E Nation or Barnacle Bill as discussed above, WTO RPMS is critical in determining correct prop and engine height

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What 200 are you recommending ?

Hi John , fair weather fishermen but the GW boats are excellent I decided to add trim tabs this coming season its stored at Roberti's who will install would like the bow down a little in rougher seas and weight distribution for my friends moving around . Love the saltwater for fluking , sea bass...

Start in the Hudson New Hamburg for stripe bass then I belong to the Pastime club in Norwalk if your ever interested let me know ,I'll also keep an eye out for your boat selection I'm just amazed at how high/cost of used boats are .

Depends on which 150 ,98 my Adventurer previously had carburetor 175 Yamaha saltwater series excellent engine for the 208 no hard top , 2018 had Nick Roberti's Kingston install Etec G1 150 HP HO rated at 165 HP which hydraulic steering now top speed is faster ,haul shot faster ,fuel saving is...

98 208 with original brown removed dash side panels had a local body shop spray paint with beige came out excellent after 5 years dash needs to be redone not sure if a clear coat would have helped with cleaning or would peel off from the heat .Dirty beige still better then that brown .

I own 98 208 for about six years always upgrading something ,pulpit with windless ,dash and side compartments painted ,last year new Etec G1 150 HP HO with hydraulic steering , all cushions and side bloster $900 ,nice to have everything new but I do use my bimini---- my curtains are never used...

At the NY boat show yesterday check Good Windlass Pivoting Roller System