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    Thank You !

    Thank You !
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    Would anyone know how to contact "sal353" ? He last posted in March 2020 and has since been...

    Would anyone know how to contact "sal353" ? He last posted in March 2020 and has since been inactive. I am trying to find out who built the hard top for his 208 adventure?
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    Adventure 208 after factory hard top fabricators in the Northeast?

    Does anyone know who fabricated sal353,s hard top for his 208 adventure (last posted March 2020)? Also does anyone have experience with ordering a "custom hard top" from Atlantic Towers? I feel like I am getting some pushback on some design options I would prefer considering this is supposed to...
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    208 adventure performance data/repower experience from 200 hp up to the maximum (230 – 250).

    Thank you Bill for that! I agree with you 100%. The issue with the 208 is that it is the smallest Grady in their Fleet and it becomes a weight issue at the maximum horse power rating. Grady changed the maximum horse power rating in 2007 to 250 hp yet the hull weight is the same for previous...
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    208 adventure performance data/repower experience from 200 hp up to the maximum (230 – 250).

    I have under 400 hours on the F150. the engine is like new and runs perfect. I am the second owner. This boat was rack stored and obviously had very little use. I have ordered a hard top from Atlantic Towers and I really like this boat. The F150 is underpowered when fueled up with 3 guys and...
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    208 adventure performance data/repower experience from 200 hp up to the maximum (230 – 250).

    Hi all! May this new year of 2022 bring health, happiness and prosperity for all! I would like to start this discussion specific to all 208 Adventure owners concerning your personal experience, questions or concerns you have specific to the 208 Adventure. I own a 2006 that is currently powered...
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    Hey Joe, did you get your performance worked out with your new 250 Merc? I also am looking to...

    Hey Joe, did you get your performance worked out with your new 250 Merc? I also am looking to repower from a 2006 F150 four stroke to a Suzuki 200I4 or maximizing the horsepower to a V6-250 for my 2006 208 adventure. I would like to start a thread for all 208 owners regarding their horsepower...
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    Just Repowered My 1999 228G with a Suzuki DF250

    To be fair and analytical you have to calculate in the depreciation on the truck for adding the 3000 miles! I thought that if there were a real $4000 difference, it could be worth the road trip! With that said I will negotiate hard with our regional dealers here keeping in mind a new engine does...
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    Just Repowered My 1999 228G with a Suzuki DF250

    Yes, New England prices and cost of living are high. Any way you cut it travel time and expenses would cost $1500. I havent started negotiating price as i have just started looking. I am going to shop a 6 hour travel radius for the best deal i can find. This would be doable for a couple of...
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    Just Repowered My 1999 228G with a Suzuki DF250

    Thank you so much guys! You are right the numbers do not lie! The 200 seems to be the smart choice! The yammi vs suzuki comes down to price competition and access to service! 3 to 4 k less seems hard to walk away from. Obviously two great engines. I like the larger displacement on the zuke at...
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    Just Repowered My 1999 228G with a Suzuki DF250

    What are your thoughts and experience for range, sea conditions for fishing offshore with your rig?
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    Just Repowered My 1999 228G with a Suzuki DF250

    Thank you for that info! Can give me the name of the dealer that would be close enough for me here in Connecticut. Your rig looks great!!!
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    Just Repowered My 1999 228G with a Suzuki DF250

    Hello guys, I have a 2006, 208 and and am considering a Suzuki repower of either the 200 hp in-line 4s (which evidently has the V6 lower unit gear case), or maximizing the horsepower rating for the full V6 250. The 208 Max hp rating was increased in 2007 from 230-250. The hull weights are...
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    Price drop on Garmin Fantom 18 units

    Thank you again SkunkBoat!
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    Price drop on Garmin Fantom 18 units

    Thank You SkunkBoat! I have a 742xs and a7607.
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    Price drop on Garmin Fantom 18 units

    Hi Guys, I am noticing the garmin 18 radars priced from $1200-$1600 over the last couple of weeks at several retailers including Hodges. I am having Atlantic Towers build a hard top for my 208, for my over the winter project. There are the 18HDPlus and the 18 XHD models being advertised. One of...
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    Garmin 741XS?

    I just bought a 7607 which has the same body and screen as the 742xs, to have 2 screens on my network. Check out gpscity on ebay $580 new. I am doing a side by side flush mount on my 208.
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    2012 209 cc w/150 hp yamaha

    Hi Guys, I have my first Grady White, a 2006 208 with the same year F150 4s. I have owned "quality fishing boats all of my adult life. 3 makos from 17-21, a 23 parker cc, a 32 albermarle salon, a 28 Caolina Express. (I am gratefull to be a 63 year young kid still fishing and boating-ha ha!). I...