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    208 vs 228

    I had the 208 for 9 years and loved it . This year I bought a 228 and it is bettre then then what i was hoping for ,ride, size, fuel useage. I run offshore alot and inshore it works great. Well worth the money. Life is short, enjoy!!!!
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    Transducer Question

    I am getting ready to mount a transducer on my new 228 dose anyone have any advice on location that works well. There are trim tabs on the boat also.
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    Furuno vs Raymarine / Siruis Weather

    that is sad about raymarine this whole economy thing is realy changing things and not for the better. I will loook at furuno more now. Thanks for the info
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    Furuno vs Raymarine / Siruis Weather

    Thanks for the replays! I do not have much exp. with Garmin units. Are the fish finders any good? I do use a Garmin Handheld For hunting and realy like it. What uint are they using with siruis weather?
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    Furuno vs Raymarine / Siruis Weather

    I just bought a new 228 and I am trying to decide on electronics. Dose anyone have any exp. with C90 or nav net units? Also how well dose the Surius weather work compared to radar for wathching for t-storms in the summer. Thanks for the help tough decisions.
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    new 228

    Just let everyone know that was interested in my 208 or my motor I traded it in when I bought my new boat. I can not say enough about how nice it has been dealing with Dirk at Taylor marine. I am looking forward to delivery in spring. It is gona be one long winter!! Sorry folks, but thanks for...
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    Finally I'm a Grady owner!

    Congratulations on the 208!!! I have the same boat and love it, Ive fish 45 miles off the beach to all over the bay in OC Maryland. It has treated me realy well. How many hours on your motor? I have the same motor and was thinking about repower this year, but not sure. Or some thing newer.Good luck
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    22 to 228 ride dif.

    Thanks for all the replys. I would like to take one for a ride and see the diffrence,in 3 foot seas
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    22 to 228 ride dif.

    How much differance is there in the ride between the 22 with the bracket on the back compared to mounting on the transom? How much better would the ride be then my 208?
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    Grady 208 Adventure

    I have a 1998 208 and have have 4 men fishing, gaffing 100 lb. tuna at the side of the boat never had any water. I have a 175 yam. and love this boat. Good luck on your dis.
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    how to remove waterspots

    Thanks Guys I will try it tommorow I am heading down with a great weekend forcast. I was out tog fishing last week and did real good. But best of all as bad as the world is it's still very stress relieving to be out on my grady!!!!
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    how to remove waterspots

    I have water spots on my windows on my 208 I tryed all kinds of stuff and no luck I even try crome polish any sug. Thanks
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    New Truck

    I tow my 208 with a 1999 f250 superduty deisel best tow truck I've had you don't even know it's there. I make 12,14 towing and 19 on the highway empty. I have had f150, chevy 1500 none compare.
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    Hardtop make sense?

    208 great boat, I love my 98 208 and was thinking of a hard top myself but was woundering if it ups the fuel useage? I have a canvas top now. Think Spring!!!!!
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    Fishing in O.C. Maryland

    oc fishing I fish out of oc every weekend plus some. I fish inshore offshore as long as I am fishing.I have a 21 year old son that loves offshore fishing also. But is finishing school this year he trys to get down when he can. Please send me a reply and we can talk. I will be down for the boat...
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    ethanol gas

    Thanks for the help. I will be putting on some new fillters Thanks
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    ethanol gas

    What are the percautions when useing ethanol gas in my 1998 208 with a 175 yamaha. I have heard a lot of diffrent things any good advice.
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    Bottom Paint every Year?

    bottom paint I just got done with my bottom paint nasty job!! I just had to touch up this year. I have to do mine every other year and don't have any problems. I don't want to get it on to heavy and have to sand it off. This is my 9th year. The boat is in OC Maryland, good luck!
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    LAMONT BOAT:1998 208 adventure power:1998 yam 175 homeport: OC MARYLAND Boat name: SEABUMS
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    motor life

    It sounds like keeping it a few more seasons may not be a bad idea. Thanks for the replys!