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I need better access to the bilge to replace bilge pump, and replace and rewire trim tab motor and check water pump for live well. The two round inspection hatches do not allow me to reach the pumps at all. Has anyone ever replaced the two hatches with one large rectangular inspection hatch in...

Every season I try to have the least amount of fuel going into storage, but this year, as other years, I had somewhere between 25 and 30 gal on board. I have used the jiggly thing, air compressor, mouth to hose and hand pump. Last year I tried to rig an auto pump, but I was sold the wrong pump...

Has anyone rebuilt a hydraulic actuator from Bennett? The fellow from Bennett was helpful on the phone, but he basically told me to go out and buy a new one. I am not trying to be cheap, but I would hate to find out I just needed to buy a $6 "O" ring. Any guidance or sourcing info is very...

My wife and I are looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom cottage/home and supply is way down and closing prices are 22% above last year :oops:. Given circumstances beyond my control, we have to do it soon or never. If you know the Cape please share your opinions as to locations that have easy walking or...

Is the output signal on the fuel sender American Standard, Euro or custom. Kus threw me a curveball when I tried to order a new unit for my 1999 GW Adventure 208. The motor is a OX66. I was tempted to say American Standard, but the engine is metric and closer to home the mounting screws on the...

There is a small steel bracket that receives a knurled screw to allow the Bimini frame to pivot and fold/unfold fore and aft, mounted on the both sides of the cabin. The screw sheared off the port side and left the threaded remainder in the bracket. I am not sure I can drill out the piece, so I...

I have always hesitated to fill in a couple of cosmetic dings on the topsides of my 208, figuring I would just make it worse. Recently, I had an incident with an unfamiliar dock that left the corner where the topside and the transom meet with a good sized snake bite down to the darker...

I am the second owner of a 1999 Adventure 208, very good shape, nice and clean, never painted and always maintained. Despite that, my 1999 fuel injected OX66 200 hp Yammie blew up yesterday. I was in the mouth of the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, NH and dead in the water. If you know the...

I have a 1999 Adventure 208 that was well cared for by the first owner and I got it about 5 years ago. There are two old transducers and several miscellaneous wires on the transom, which I would like to remove then repair the transom. There is also a small crack at the base of the small cabinet...

I have never boated off Cape Cod, but I might go down to West Yarmouth to visit friends this week. They are not boaters, but I thought they might enjoy a day out on the water. Can anyone recommend a good all tides launch, public or private that I could launch my Adventure 208? In or very close...

Once again thanks to all who replied to my post about the 2 year old gas. This morning, I removed about 35 gallons of fuel after removing the fuel sending unit and using the coat hanger method of directing the siphon hose. I drained until I was getting too much air and eventually the siphon...

45 gallons of 2 year old gasoline in my 85 gallon capacity Adventure 208 tank. Do I top off and run it out or syphon and start fresh? I appreciate any and all feedback. langski93

I just put a new OEM axle on the front of my EZ Loader, and replaced the rear hubs on the rear axle. Even installed a homemade flush system to the new brakes. Now going to tow with my new Toyota Tundra and go pick up my boat later this week. The trailer is riding with rear wheels off the ground...

I have a Adventure 208. Any opinions on whether I should buy a new trailer or have my 1999 EZ Loader upgraded to SS Disc Brakes and then also have my rollers and hardware changed out. The surge activated drum brakes are shot as are the rollers. My mechanic ballparked the cost of the new disc...

My wife and I won a trip (our choice of destination) worth $3500 plus the cost of airfare. I have to use before May 1, and since my wife is a school teacher we thought we would go to the Virgin Islands when she is on February vacation. I would love any feedback on the US Virgins Islands, good...

I am planning for the Spring already and want to install a new gps/fishfinder/depthfinder, radar and radio. Given the relatively small storage in the helm area of a 208, can you make any recommendations by model and manufacturer as to systems you like. Radar is just wishful thinking I am sure...

I went to a trailer dealer in New Hampshire today, looking to get an estimate on converting from drum to disk brakes on my tandem axle ezloader. I haul an Adventure 208 with a 2010 Tundra. He told me that I should go with regular disk brakes instead of stainless steel. He indicated that in a...

I calculate the following on my Adventure 208: Boat 3800 Engine 600 Fuel 600 Trailer 1500 People 600 Toys, Ice Food etc 200 7300 lbs With tow package on F150, am I too close to its max rating? I calculate it at between 7800 and 8400lbs depending on set up. Currently looking at...

I called GW customer service about a year ago as I was replacing the deck plates and asked if it was possible that I had a plastic (polyethelene?) gas tank. I was assured all 1999 Adventure 208s had aluminum tanks. Today I was taking another real close look and either I don't know the difference...