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    Filling fuel tank on 208 - tips/tricks

    Any advice on getting a full 80 gallons into a 2021 208 tank? Probably similar to later model 205/209. Seems like I have a hard time getting past 65-70. Not an issue in Barnegat Bay or inshore but am planning a nice-weather trip further out and would love that last 10 gallons for peace of mind.
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    Repairing a small hole

    Getting ready to repair this small hole in the bow of my 208 right at the waterline on the strake. It is about the size of two pencils side by side. Noticed this when doing a quick once over a few weeks ago but have not been inside (the wrap was still on to inspect inside out. Anybody have a...
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    Trolling Motor for 208

    Any thoughts and especially pictures of mounting solutions for trolling motor and battery locations on a 208 would be appreciated. If I look at thrust requirements it seems that I will need 36v or three batteries to have around 100lb thrust. If anybody is successfully using 80lbs that would...
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    New 208 Owner

    Picked up this nice ‘21 208! Nicely outfitted (except no livewell or freshwater), F200 mechanical. Super thrilled, based out of Waretown NJ on Barnegat Bay. Will work my way from bay to inshore and then a bit offshore, plus lots of sandbar and cruising action. Just getting to know her and...