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    Camper Cover for a 208?

    Hi all- I bought a 2001 208 Adventure last year and noticed curtain snaps just outside the gunwale above the rub rail. These start just aft of the hard top and go aft to the stern. I'm wondering if this is for a camper top option and if anyone who knows the answer also has a photo what it...
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    EMI Shielding for RADAR cable

    Hi all- Garmin recommends EMI shielding if I run my RADAR cable near GPS, FF, etc cables. This will be the case, as I'll be running the RADAR network and power cables down the hardtop tube to the electronics box on the dashboard. My guess is several people have done exactly the same thing...
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    Radar Questions from a Radar Newb

    Hi All- Going to mount a Garmin 18XHD to the hardtop on my 208 Adventure. Some of the Garmin Install specs have me asking questions, so I am looking for other people's input, in case your experience can help address my concerns. Since I see most radomes mounted directly to the hardtop, I'm...
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    Scotty Downrigger Mounting Plate on 208 Adventure

    Hi all- I recently bought a 2001 208 Adventure that came with gimbal-mounted Scotty Downriggers. My preference is to have a mounting plate directly on the gunwhale. Only problem, is that the mounting plate hole pattern is a bit wider than the gunwale. The dark holes in the picture are the...
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    250 Yamaha on a 208. Too much?

    Hi all- While in the search for a 208, I found one with a 2007 Yamaha 250. Owner says yes, it seems large, but the 208 handles it just fine. Also gets good fuel economy. Any concerns to look for? Just checking for "Ya, me too" stories before I take her for a test drive. Thanks,
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    Bottom Paint Removal

    Been looking for a Grady White 208 and find many with bottom paint. Personally, I would rather have a white hull. I think it looks cleaner on the trailer and I don't ever slip my boat. Plus, I do not have periodic maintenance for that. The question is whether the bottom paint is...
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    SeaV2 Hull Construction. WOOD or NO WOOD since...??

    Hi all- The Grady White website does an excellent job illustrating their current hull construction. Fully encapsulated stringers and transom. Gusset reinforcement at the transom. NO WOOD. All hand layed. Quick question. How many years back on the SeaV2 Hull can I count on this...