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    Gel Coat spider cracks - any thoughts

    Any thoughts on the below gelcoat lines? Very thin, barely visible spider crack lines on the front strake of the boat. Anything to be concerned with? There is no visible fiberglass and no indication of impact. Boat is a 1999 vintage.
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    Anyone in SoCal fishing offshore?

    Just pinging this group, anyone been fishing? I've made 3 trips on my boat this year, 1 rockfish and 2 tuna. Only bonita and rockfish to show for my efforts, no bluefin yet. I hope to get out this weekend, considering fishing below the border.
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    More battery questions

    A recent post by POP got me thinking. I have a Adventure 208, single motor, 2 battery set up. Both of my batteries are Dual Cycle. I run a bait tank, VHF, lights, and at times plug in a Road King oven to heat up food. (and obviously a bilge when needed) What is preferred for this size boat...
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    Outboard motor fllush bag

    I was looking for a better way to run my outboard on the trailer, the flushing ears never really worked for my motor. I found this outboard flush bag online, and so far so good. It does leak a little at the seams and that is expected. Overall I am very happy.
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    What does this screw do?

    What is this screw called and what does this do? The screw may have broken off inside the casing. Yamaha F150. thanks I’m advance!
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    9/4/22 SoCal Fishing

    Well we went out this past weekend, 9/4/22, and put 5 more dodos in the boat. A buddy told me to bleed the fish head down into a bucket, they still thrash like crazy but definitely makes clean up easier. We also hooked a 6-7 foot mako, made an incredible 10 foot jump that scared the hell out...
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    So Cal fishing weekend of 8/27?

    Anyone headed out this weekend for dorado? I'm going Sunday. "Pau Hana" on channel 72.
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    How to clean this, any ideas?

    Any ideas on how to clean this up a bit?
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    Am I over propped?

    Hi guys, just got my motor service at 174 hours. I asked they print out the engine data and was surprised at the RPM numbers. No data in 5,000 to 6,000 rpm range. I don't run the boat hard, but I think I may be over propped? I will take it out in the next few weeks and push it to the...
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    Grady White 208 Helm refresh

    Hi guys, sharing a weekend project with you. Updated the look of my 1999 GW Adventure. Replaced the old faux wood panels and side trim with acrylic. Used 1/4 inch black acrylic as material. Im happy with end results. Boat looks a few years younger.
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    Adventure 208 with Yamaha F150 data

    I thought I would start a new post on this, hopefully we can all share our experiences. I have been considering adding a radar arch or hard top to my 208 with Yamaha F150 on it. I called GW service and they said they still sell the GW adventure with hardtop today with a 150 4 stroke. My...
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    Adventure 208 - Adding fishing rod grommets in cabin

    Has anyone added fishing rod grommets for longer rods in the 208 cabin? I would like to store 7 foot rods in there and clear up some space above deck. Not near my boat now, so dont know if I will have access or enough space to add them.
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    Gel Coat issue

    Hi guys - I've had these gel coat cracks or lines in my boat since I purchased it used a few years ago. Is this just cosmetic? I'm thinking it was a trailer hit. I can dremel out and fix the cosmetic stuff, just want thoughts on if this is more than that. Thanks!
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    Adding Radar Arch / Hard Top on Adventure 208 with F150 Yamaha

    Guys - I am considering adding a radar arch or hard top to my 208. It has a F150 on and works great for my needs today. I know folks love the HP, but what do you think the impact would be if I added 150 lb to 200 lb hard top on this boat with a 150 on it. I typically fish 3 guys with no...
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    Hosing off gas tanks

    Hi guys, I have a 20 year old 208, with the polyethylene tank..I've had the boat over a year and have not hosed off the fuel tank yet. Just curious, how many of you do hose off the tank, how often and how important do you think it is.
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    GW 208 or Parker 2120

    Has anyone owned both and can talk to the pluses and benefits of each? I know the pilothouse is the main difference - what about build, ride quality and comfort. The Parker 2120 is the only other boat I can see myself looking at this time based on my current needs.
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    Permatrim for Yamaha F150

    Hi all, Just curious, has anyone installed a Permatrim on their F150 yamaha? Would you recommend it? Any improvements? I have a Adventure 208 and am considering. Thanks
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    Anchor Locker weather stripping?

    Just curious - I am trying to limit the amount of water that sits in the bottom of my boat, too low to flow to the rear bilge at rest. I think it is coming from the anchor locker when I wash the boat. Has anyone ever used weather stripping to better seal that anchor hatch? Is that a crazy...
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    Marelon valve lubricant

    Hi guys, what do you all suggest as a valve lubricant? Need to loosen up and maintain the valves in the bilge. Thanks
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    GW Adventure 208 Maintenance

    Some recent maintenance and personal upgrades to my 1999 Adventure 208. Added 2nd bilge pump. Replaced pry up hatches with spin off hatches. Raised the seat ( got the idea from another member on here - thank you! Still need to water test) Raised standing platform. Added NMEA network, just motor...