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    Small cracks lead to transom replacement

    98 208 for last five years small split in the gel coat during the winter freeze mostly on the starboard side then the port , repaired each year not understanding what was going on . Last season had a professional look at it he recommended installing two SS 4 x20 inch brackets across the transom...
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    Any Spot lock Trolling Motor installations

    I have a 98 208 with pulpit friend just installed spot lock not a grady any suggestions ?
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    98 Grady 208 repowered Etec 150HP HO

    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...
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    208 Box AFT Drop IN

    Part 20-027 Box Aft Drop In , these fit inside the battery and oil compartment wondering if anyone has ordered them and how well they work ? Always need extra storage .
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    Gas Shock Spring Brackets Hatch lids

    1998 208 considering installing gas shock spring brackets to both fish live well and cooler hatches ,GW has been helpful but was wondering if anyone on the site installed them and has some tips .
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    Advise Needed Installing Pulpit Windlass on 208

    Last year purchased from a member complete windlass kit ,pulpit , railing ,controls and 500 Horizon Windlass ,was going to upgrade the windlass but seems to be working fine on the bench . Grady suggested installing the windlass above the anchor door via an extension which would give the rope...
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    Bait and Cooler Hatches -Slamming Close [208]

    Hoping someone has solved the problem of the bait and cooler hatches slamming closed without any type of cushion . I’ve attempted to remind my friends to close them slowly but doesn’t always happen . Have considered new friends but at my age not that easy . I know the new models have a...
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    98 208 TWO SATELLITE ANTENNA QUESTIONS

    Installed a Garmin 740 s in the electronics’ compartment anyone have experience with this unit without the external GPS antenna inside a compartment, installing XM adapter kit which has a small satellite antenna which I plan on installing on the dash just inside the windshield I believe the...
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    NEED ADVISE GETTING TO ELECTRONICS 208 GRADY

    Purchased a 1998 208 Grady Adventure and need a little help ,looking to upgrading electronics I’m attempting to remove the tachometer and fuel panel to get access and of course one screw just spins but it doesn’t seem like that panel will come free even after all the screws are removed is it...
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    New and Need LOTS OF HELP {PLESASE}

    New to the site and my first Grady for the last 12 years I’ve owned a 21 W/A Proline. I purchased privately a 1998 208 Adventure with a 175 HP saltwater series Yamaha. The boat needs lots of small details fixed and the engine also needs some help. Do you guys recommend replacing with original...