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    Best Used SUV's to Tow 5k# and Seats Fold Flat For Surfboards?

    To tow my GW Adventure 208 one mile to the launch maybe 4x/year. rear seats need to fold down at least halfway, front passenger seat either almost back flat or way forward. Suggestions welcomed! TIA
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    Towing a GW Adventure 208 One Mile 4x/Year with Chrysler Minivan?

    Hi- I actually posted this on my minivan owner's group, with differing answers. Looking here to see if anyone has done this. 2015 Chrysler Town and Country minivan (tow capability 3600#), towing my GW Adventure 208 (4200#) to/from the boat ramp `1/2 mile away, maybe 4x year. Would get a heavy...
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    Bezel For "97 GW Adventure 208 Wheel?

    Hi, The plastic 2 1/2 OD bezel on my 5 spoke SS Atwood wheel finally cracked. ID is 2/3/16", Schmitt Marine has a 2 1/8". Advice needed, thanks!
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    WTB Grady Adventure 208 Rear Stb seat cushion

    Looking to buy a starboard rear seat cushion as it was lost. Picture shown is the port cushion. Maybe other model cushions will fit?
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    Too Short to See Over Windshield! Step Suggestions?

    Hi, '98 Adventure 208 owner here. While standing at the helm, I am too tall to see below the windshield, too short to see above, so my line of vision is the top of the windshield ( I'm 5'8"). I have stood on life jackets and seat cushions, but would like to find or make something that would be...
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    Mounting a Gull Sweep on Awning?

    Hi All, The past few years have seen an increase in the number of gulls landing/eating/crapping on boats in the area (Buzzards Bay, MA.) I currently have a Bird B Gone gull sweep with a sand bag base that I put on my bimini top and bungee it. Looking to simplify the process. seeing if any...
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    Grady "Glove Box" Hinges (Pic)

    Hi, As seen in the picture I need new hinges for the glovebox/electronic box on my '97 Adventure 208. A search led me to these: https://shop.southco.com/en_us/c6-9 Any thoughts? Do they retrofit? Thanks, Don
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    Adventure 208 Rear Seat Back Removal? (Pic)

    Hi, Starting the process of cleaning up my '97 208. My starboard rear seat back needs reupholstering. It seems to be attached to the stern with screws which I can feel from underneath.The heads are under the cushioning. How do I remove the seat back? I am reluctant to pry it off, but seems...
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    '97 208 Kicker Bracket Cylinder Gone Bad

    Hi, just realized as I put my 9.9 high thrust 4 stroke kicker on the bracket that the hydraulic cylinder wasn't working. Took it off and it slides easily, I can see the seal is bad. Called a local hydraulic repair shop, won't touch it because of it's age. It's a OMC System Matched Auxiliary...
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    208 Adventure Deck Hatch Gas Storage-Why Not?

    H All- I recently purchased a '97 208 Adventure and want to add a kicker motor (already have the bracket on the port transom). I can buy a 2 stroke 8 hp long shaft Tohatsu for a fair price. My question is, can the 3 gal fuel tank and gas line be stored in the deck hatch area? (I am not sure of...