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    help with purchasing a 1999 GW adventure

    Last summer I bought an 01,208 with an 01 200 hpdi Yamaha. Nice boat with extremely low hrs on engine. They are high in their asking price with 500 hrs on engine in my opinion. Good luck! Make sure everything works and make them an offer.
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    New Member - Just Purchased An Adventure 208!

    Welcome This site is always helpful. I have an 01 Grady 208, its my 3rd grady.. have had a 204,180 and now the 208. The 208 with the 200hp HPDI runs great. I got this boat last summer with only "60" documented hrs on the engine. Only problem I have had is the Yamaha fuel guage blinks and doesnt...
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    Pettit Paints Never Again!

    Over the years have used several different bottom paints and have always had good experiences. Several months ago my marina in Florida suggested I have them use Pettit SR 60. Hull was in good shape before and after it was applied. My Grady was at dock for only several months when I hauled it out...
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    Buff Magic

    Great input from the forum..I can say now that at least the Shurhold people responded and satsified my complaints. I will try other products from them and report back on their pro's and con's if any. Thanks :goodjob
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    Buff Magic

    Well some have had what seems to be satisfied results with Buff Magic but I followed their instructions to the letter. Even after buffing it off their seems to be a slight clouding. I have buffed many boats over the years and this product is certainly not Magic! thanks for your input. It seems...
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    Factory Tour

    You didnt happen to see an anchor light for a 2001 208 down there? Grady and perko dont make this light anymore and have to change the entire assembly now. You think I had a Model A Ford..no NOS anywhere :bang
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    Buff Magic

    Well based on many owners talking about Buff Magic I went ahead and bought the 22oz can and the Pro Polish. In my many years of using various products to remove light oxidation and discolorations I have without a doubt find Buff Magic NOT to be magic at all. Won't even take out the light...
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    Collinite Pre-Wax Cleaner: Anyone Using?

    where do you you get this Collonite
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    fuel guage

    Recently bought a 2001 Grady 208 Adventurer and assumed fuel gauge was blinking because the owner said it was low on fuel. Well I found the in addition to this guy being a cheap *%$# he was lying. Filled the tank and its still blinking. Does anyone think I just need to replace the tank fuel...
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    Best Stuff to use removing Boat Reg #'s

    Thanks for all the suggestions
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    1977 Grady White, our first boating season...

    Great job I had a Thompson years ago when children were small and always loved the look of the lap hull. What is this polish used? Like to try it on my 01 Grady 208.
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    Best Stuff to use removing Boat Reg #'s

    anyone out there know the best way to remove the typical stickon Registration #'s on the port and starboard sides. They have been on since 01 and now I need to re-number with different #'s and letters Thanks
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    screen name twinlks Name Pete Boat 2001 208 HP 200 Yamaha hpdi
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    Repair person for hatch lids on 1999 fisherman.

    I can tell you this! per the very experienced fiberglass repair guy I had repair my anchor locker hatch. Grady is using crap "composite" on these hatches. Its not fiberglass. I saw for myself while he repaired it. Cost $300.00 I am quickly losing my positive opinion of the Grady quality..and I...
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    Anchor Light for 2001 208 Adventure

    Unbelievable.... unable to find an anchor light for this boat ( base is on windshield) but previous owner misplaced light. Can't find it anywhere! called Grady, Perko and numerous Grady dealers and it seems light is discontinued and no one has it. Very disappointed in Grady White changing light...
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    anchor light for a 01 Grady 208

    Does any one know what perko or attwood Anchor light fits this boat. Its the light that sits atop the windshield
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    Towing 232 Gulfstream up the east coast?

    you won't have any problems with a 208. i pull it from fl to ct every year and take 84 to 81 to 77 to 75 and over on 4. never a problem
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    Nav lights on a 208

    Thanks guys..I found that the barrel bulbs on both port and starboard were't making good contact and that solved that !
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    Craigslist deal I couldn't walk from

    Love it hope you have many safe outings on it
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    Nav lights on a 208

    Looking for help I just bought an 01 208 Grady and my nav /anchor lites don't work. Tried resetting by pushing the reset above the rocker switch but still nothing. I have heard that they go bad. any suggestions on trouble shooting and the best place to buy a replacement switch and reset Thanks :