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I went to the NY Boat Show on Wednesday, opening day. Here are my overall initial thoughts. Granted I did go the first day and early but nevertheless there were no crowds. Quite the opposite. I left at about 5PM and the attendance had picked up but still not very crowded. Pretty much every...

There seems to be a strange blip on the radar and I couldn't figure out what it was until I realized what day it is. Ho ho ho To all a wonderful holiday season.

I have a buddy who has a Simrad NS EVO2 plotter with Navionics maps. The unit is maybe 5 or 6 years old. When the unit is powered up, it reverts to the out of the box configuration (initial config). If you redo your desired config, it works fine until you shut it off. When you turn it back on...

I am selling my 208. It's painful but it's time.:( Boat is in good shape and runs well. Included is a 2006 tandem trailer with upgrades. For a description and photos refer to my Craigslist posting https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/boa/d/ocean-gate-2001-grady-white-208-walk/7648576742.html...

I have started an "Oprah's favorite things" list If you have a favorite, add it to the list. There are no rules except it should be something you frequently recommend.(preferable, something that you want on your boat). Per Seasick... A 12 volt test lamp Per Dennis... Butyl tape Per Skunk... A...

I wen to the show today, got there at about 12:30. The show opened at noon. The lobby of the Javits Center was eerily uncrowded. Maybe everyone was inside. No, it was just super uncrowded, more so that any other years, including last year. One of the sales rep told me that attendance was...

I will be attending the NY Boat Show this Friday. Tomorrow morning I will post a picture of the cap I will be wearing:) So if you at the show on Friday and you see someone who might be me, just ask; "Are you Seasick?"

Wishing all of you happy holidays, fair winds, and following seas.

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I have been looking for something to get in place of my two older boats, a 2001 208 and a 2006 25 foot WA, not a Grady boat:) I am at an age and physical state that I can't do all the maintenance and I need something newer with 'fewer' issues. In addition, it has become too much work to maintain...

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I always check my signal devices such as flares for expiration dates but if I read the news latest, the Coast Guard has modified the fire extinguisher regs for recreation boats. If I read them correctly, your fire extinguishers must not be more than 12 years old. That sounds like a long time...

It looks so far like the NY Boat Show is still a go with some changes. I know that several yearly shows have been cancelled due to a shortage of inventory. I wonder who will have what models on display. Being a retired older geezer, I don't like to be tied down to a specific schedule so some of...

It's mid July and while many folks may be thinking about the new school year, this is the time when I start to think about the boat market pre winter season. I think we all know that in 4 season climates that the end of summer is one of the best times in general to look for a boat.( Start of...

As you may be aware new rules on the use of the Emergency Cutoff System (or Switch) went into effect. I went out for a short rip on the 208 a day or so ago and remembered the new usage requirements so I clipped the lanyard strap to my shorts. We did some cruising, and took in the sights which...

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OK, my mechanical steering on my 208 has been iffy for a few years:) It has leaked oil for a long time (years) but not recently since it probably didn't have any lubricant left. It started to bind and make clunking sounds when turned to the limits. So, I finally replaced it last week. I am...

Probably most of you are aware of the superstition that bananas on a boat are a really bad thing. I did some research about the origin of that and there seems to be a decent explanation about how it came about but you will have to look up the origin yourself. If you watch Deadliest Catch you...

Well it's time for me to admit that I am not up to one or more of my annual maintenance chores, namely sanding my hull. I am going to have it blasted. So, if you have experience I would like to ear them and If you know folks who do this work in the south Tom's River area , I would appreciate...

Hi folks! As many of you are aware, I currently have a 2001 Adventure 208 which has and continues to serve me well. I also have a non Grady 25 foot walkaround with twin 150s. I like the twin motors for maneuverability. As I get a tad older, I am seriously thinking about selling both and...