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Is anyone using a 3D printer to upgrade/repair boat parts? I've been looking for an .stl for the plastic cap that covers the bolt in the middle of my steering wheel but there aren't many Grady parts on the big 3D printing websites. If anyone else here is doing any 3D printing, it might be good...

My 208 is a 1997. The dash looked terrible (as most of this vintage do). I've previously tried painting but that didn't work well. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a cosmetic fix either for an old boat. This season I decided to do a test with bed liner paint. 1st step was to remove the...

I spun my prop hub this weekend and can’t figure out what to replace it with. The numbers on the prop are 13 3/4” x 17- M2. This is on a 1997 Yamaha saltwater series II 200HP. I can’t seem to find a good replacement online. When I try the Yamaha prop selector, it suggests many sizes other than...

How do you patch a hole like that while you’re in the water? Flex Seal?? https://www.abc6.com/five-people-rescued-off-a-boat-near-block-island-after-reports-of-a-whale-colliding-into-it/

I have a 1997 Yamaha 200 on my 1997 Grady 208. The motor runs fine, but after running for a while, if I shut the motor off (fishing or hanging at the beach), it doesn't want to start again. The engine cranks but doesn't turn over. After half a dozen tries, eventually it will start but it idles...

Has anyone ever re-covered their dashboard with marine vinyl or some other product? My pink vinyl dash looks terrible & I'm looking for options to fix it up.

Hi everyone. I'm looking for someone in MA (preferably north shore) to re-do my cockpit bolsters. I've seen the DIY threads and I'm not sure I want to take on the work. Thanks

I have a 1997 200Hp yamaha 2 stroke motor. Never had a problem with it before. On Sunday, I suddenly lost power while idling, after a full day of riding around. Tried to start up again and couldn't get the motor to turn over. Seemed like a battery issue (batteries showing 12.4 volts). I was able...

Any tips on wiring a new 12v charger on my 208? I suppose I'll have to get a voltmeter and start testing things but I'm wondering if I'm missing something stupid. I've tried wiring to my fuse panel (tried with a variety of fuse sizes). I've tried with 2 separate chargers. I've double and triple...

Went to the boat on Sunday to find that a nice chunk of my anti-ventilation (aka cavitation) plate was missing. Don't know how or when it happened. I've heard conflicting reports about it - some say I need to get it fixed ASAP, others say I can wait until the off-season. I got a quote of...

I have had a terrible time installing a replacement fuel sender (should have been a simple job). The previous owner had installed an ISSPRO ultimate sender. These units have a large hat that requires extra long screws. I didn't realize this before I tried to install the new WEMA sender. The...

does anyone know if grady ever included a holding tank fuel sender as standard? I bought a 1997 grady 208, and the fuel sender seems to be bad. I pulled the sender today to measure for a new one and was surprised to find a holding tank sender. No markings on the sender and the wiring harness...

I have a 1997 208 adventure with a Garmin GPS unit that is just as old. The sounder died this year and needs to be replaced. I'm considering a GPSMAP 546S but wondering how hard the install will be to do myself. I assume I can just fish the new wires along the same path as the old GPS wires, and...

I have an old 235S sounder on my boat. When I bought the boat it came with the unit and had 2 hull-mounted transducers. I think one or both have gone bad because the unit has suddenly lost the ability to measure depth. I've checked both and they are locked down all the way. Does anyone know...

There's a "fuel ground" wire in the battery compartment. Can someone please tell me what I'm supposed to hook that up to? I took the batteries out last winter and I guess I forgot to write down where that was connected. Thanks

I've been searching for a custom boat cover for my 208. Most sites are offering a Taylor Made custom cover (Hot Shot fabric) for approx $350. Savvyshopper.com is offering the same cover (same part number) for $270. All sites (including Savvy) offer free shipping. Most sites offer free tie down...

I'm motor mechanically challenged, and I'm new to boating (so maybe I'm doubly challenged). I'm learning lots as I go, but for my first year, I plan to outsource winterizing and tune up. A local grady dealer offers a price of $410 (labor & parts) to winterize and tune up my 1997 Yamaha 200hp...

the liners are apparently 2 piece, and the top pieces are falling out on mine. The glue has deteriorated. I'm in a 1997 208 for what it's worth. Anyone know where I can find replacements or do I have to buy whole new rod holders?

My Bennett trim tabs suddenly stopped working today. Neither tab moves at all, and I'm pretty sure I don't hear anything from the pump. When I try to move them manually (by pulling and pushing on the tabs themselves), they don't move at all. This all leads me to believe that my problem may be...

I have a standard '97 Adventure. It has 4 rod holders. I'm looking to add a few more and wondering what everyone does (and where they add). Seems like one could easily and cleanly be added to the port and starboard sides of the stern (on each side of the transom over the seats). Is this what...