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Jim , Most likely Bennett Bolt still looking at controls was going with Auto controls dealer kind of talked me out of that idea , just to control the weight and to help with the bow during those tricky conditions .Our northeast season is just about over think maybe next week time to come home...

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Hi Jim That G2 looks fantastic of course I'm checking those scuppers which look well above the water line , I spent a few hours yesterday at the dealer discussing 150 HO ' RPMs Max which he will check via the EMM this fall if below 5300 I might have the prop re pitched dealer thinks the Rebel is...

On my 98 208 removed the two sides and dash took them to an Auto paint shop had them painted off white close to the grady color , the owner said they often spray car dashboards , five years later the sides look better then the dash from just dirt . Not sure if a clear coat would have helped or...

I have 98 208 I have never needed or seen the bilge pump operate while using the boat , I test it a few time a year ,when I check the bilge it is dry at the dock ,some water does drain when removing the plug and raising the bow after the entire season on the trailer .The boat is self draining...

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Replaced 175 HP 1998 Yamaha Saltwater Series carbureted engine with 150 HP HO Evinrude Etec G 1,Yamaha was the best engine I have ever owned which was five years ,replaced not because of problems just age not the engine but mine .Dealer sold Mercury ,Yamaha and Evinrude discussed options . The...

I repowered this season a 1998 208 with an Etec 150 HP HO G1 replacing 175 2 stroke Yamaha with hydraulic steering very pleased faster top end and out of the hole, will install trim tabs this winter with auto stable .

A few things I own a 98 first year I believe to have polyethylene fuel tank , dash and panels were brown removed had a body shop paint the off white $100 ,live well and cooler compartments were upgraded to have hydraulic pistons not sure what year this prevented them from slamming closed...

Don .Installed Etec G 1 150 HP HO rated at 167 HP replaced 98 175 2 stroke Yamaha this past winter weight is the same which was a concern with an older grady ,the dealer also sold Yamaha ,if your able to find a G I HO or 175 -200, I installed new gauges ,controls and hydraulic steering , the...

Not much info available for repowering the 208 with Etec could be helpful especially propeller selection ,I would certainly think the standard 150 HP G1 would perform well not sure what effect 15 additional HP makes having the HO model I have the standard M2 lower unit . Of course soon as I...

Replaced 175 HP 1998 Yamaha Saltwater Series carbureted engine with 150 HP HO Evinrude Etec G 1,Yamaha was the best engine I have ever owned which was five years ,replaced not because of problems just age not the engine but mine .Dealer sold Mercury ,Yamaha and Evinrude discussed options . The...

Etec G1 135 HP HO which is about 150 HP faster lighter !

G1 150 HP HO 15 .75 x 15 rebel top speed 40 mph replace a 175 Yamaha SS top speed 35 , wanted to stay lighter than G2 but you should fly enjoy !

Friend would prefer to install a new motor and is actively looking to purchase a Grady 228 I told him about your boat ,sent you a P message to get your contact info so he can contact you directly .

Sent you a private message with a few questions .

I also have a 208 98 that's at the dealer who is installing a G 1 150 HP HO including hydraulic steering ,needs to water test with different props which I expect will be late March . Best of luck with your new engine .

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clockwise is the direction I've seen ,watched a youtube video today by Marine tech tools before starting the replacement two things he emphasized ,centering and setting of the woodruff key and he uses a special tool to set the spacer and retaining collar both things I don't remember doing ...

New Yamaha deluxe kit installed April after twenty trips out OH alarm ,towed in by Boat US ran the boat at the dock no OH at idle 30 minutes 2000 rpms no OH ,back to idle OH ,I was convinced it was the Poppet valve . Replaced started engine idle five minutes OH ,towed to ramp trailered home ...