2021 Adventure 208 Build
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Day 4: Transit back to reality… sunset from night before and Ono we scored in the middle of the Kaiwi.
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New anchor being installed:
17 LB Mantus M-1 in stainless with Mantus BR-1 Bow Roller.
Awaiting the Mantus bow guard and a locking pin setup to better secure the anchor. For backing plate used a massive 0.375” thick G-10 FR4 sheet with fender washers. The locking chock with a pin will also be fastened to a similar plate. Pictures of install/ test fitting (fender washers not shown in test fit).
I’ll post more of the final setup, between the Bow Guard and locking pin chock, the anchor won’t move an inch when secured… quick release with pin and the chock will keep the anchor line down center on the rollers even when attached to starboard or port forward cleat.
17 LB Mantus M-1 in stainless with Mantus BR-1 Bow Roller.
Awaiting the Mantus bow guard and a locking pin setup to better secure the anchor. For backing plate used a massive 0.375” thick G-10 FR4 sheet with fender washers. The locking chock with a pin will also be fastened to a similar plate. Pictures of install/ test fitting (fender washers not shown in test fit).
I’ll post more of the final setup, between the Bow Guard and locking pin chock, the anchor won’t move an inch when secured… quick release with pin and the chock will keep the anchor line down center on the rollers even when attached to starboard or port forward cleat.
Starting install of Anchor Guard and the locking chock. Unfortunately the smallest anchor Guard from Mantus does not fit the 17lb anchor well. I cut down the rubber/ plastic part to be flat at the end, which works perfectly.
I’m awaiting delivery of larger shackles for the anchor so I can get a perfect, tight locking pin mechanism that will hold the anchor in place with no jostling around before I drill. The chock also acts to divert the line to the middle of the bow roller before going to one of the cleats. Final picture is of the backing plate to be installed for reference on size.
I regularly deal with pretty choppy/ rough seas. My goal with this build was for a quick release pin, but when pulled in tight and locked back in with the pin it wouldn’t budge an inch whether you pushed, pulled, or wiggled the anchor.
I’m awaiting delivery of larger shackles for the anchor so I can get a perfect, tight locking pin mechanism that will hold the anchor in place with no jostling around before I drill. The chock also acts to divert the line to the middle of the bow roller before going to one of the cleats. Final picture is of the backing plate to be installed for reference on size.
I regularly deal with pretty choppy/ rough seas. My goal with this build was for a quick release pin, but when pulled in tight and locked back in with the pin it wouldn’t budge an inch whether you pushed, pulled, or wiggled the anchor.
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Installed the locking chock finally. It holds the anchor in very snug and is good for a quick release.
Just in time to cross the Kaiwi channel this weekend for the M20 Molokai to Oahu race.
Just looked up where you are located, glad you are far away from the disaster but am sure it feels close. Hope you do have friends or family on Maui. Am looking at your set ups for inspiration along with some other items plucked from 208, 228 and now 218 cousins on my 2021 208 with F200.
easy question, what is the cooler you have in the cockpit, size and brand? Looks like you had a cushion made for the top.
easy question, what is the cooler you have in the cockpit, size and brand? Looks like you had a cushion made for the top.
Yes, looks good in that color as well and if you read thru he’s put that rig in a couple of hairy spots for a 20’ boat with apparently excellent boat driving skills. Plus the pics with the all the gear and people and fish are priceless. I’d be wanting a 250 with power steering to haul the load but good to know that a 200 can do the job and less stuff to break. If we are lucky we’ll get more shots for 2025.
Beautiful!
I have never seen a trailer like that. Do you hook to the upper or lower tongue? How does that work?
I have never seen a trailer like that. Do you hook to the upper or lower tongue? How does that work?
Did a 4 day trip in September 2023 to North Molokai from Oahu, then around Lanai, South Molokai and back to Oahu. Just my gf and the doggos.
First time I’ve felt really uncomfortable on the boat. We had great conditions the whole trip but the tradewinds were stronger than expected that final day. We stayed in Hale O Lono Harbor for an extra night hoping to catch an early morning lull as we worked down swell back to Oahu. Ended up being glassy at first and we had a good cruise of about 20 knots until we got to about 5 miles from Makapu’u. Winds picked up and the channel got pretty gnarly for us here. Big, steep, following seas that were unorganized and unpredictable. Not as rough as my first crossing the other way (earlier in this thread), but the downhill was not fun.
The boat broached a few times pretty hard to the side, I just couldn’t keep up with the swell and was being overtaken by them. Trimmed up didn’t do much, besides making it harder to keep speed. The bow still dug in a few times triggering some sketchy moments. Now I know why local boats with Radon style hulls (Force, Hoku, Radon), are so popular as they perform much better down swell than most traditional hull designs, especially when they are 6’+ and steep. I think the current near South East Oahu just stands the swell right up.
Haven’t made the trip since then, but eyeing another later this summer. Just did 500 hour maintenance, things are still running smoothly.
First time I’ve felt really uncomfortable on the boat. We had great conditions the whole trip but the tradewinds were stronger than expected that final day. We stayed in Hale O Lono Harbor for an extra night hoping to catch an early morning lull as we worked down swell back to Oahu. Ended up being glassy at first and we had a good cruise of about 20 knots until we got to about 5 miles from Makapu’u. Winds picked up and the channel got pretty gnarly for us here. Big, steep, following seas that were unorganized and unpredictable. Not as rough as my first crossing the other way (earlier in this thread), but the downhill was not fun.
The boat broached a few times pretty hard to the side, I just couldn’t keep up with the swell and was being overtaken by them. Trimmed up didn’t do much, besides making it harder to keep speed. The bow still dug in a few times triggering some sketchy moments. Now I know why local boats with Radon style hulls (Force, Hoku, Radon), are so popular as they perform much better down swell than most traditional hull designs, especially when they are 6’+ and steep. I think the current near South East Oahu just stands the swell right up.
Haven’t made the trip since then, but eyeing another later this summer. Just did 500 hour maintenance, things are still running smoothly.
I only use the lower tongue when the ramps slope slowly, allowing me to keep my trucks back wheels out of the water.
250 would have been nice in a few downswell situations like my last channel crossing. It was pretty gnarly, may have still been hard to keep up with the swell even with a 250.
Ended up on a short patrol with one of our cutters last year just North of Molokai. Had to show the crew some of the cool spots along the shoreline.
New addition to my Grady family, my son Greyson who loves the boat. Some more recent sandbar action and a little shibi. Ready for Ahi season again soon and the next fishing tournament!
Sorry for the major photo dumps, catching up here…
New addition to my Grady family, my son Greyson who loves the boat. Some more recent sandbar action and a little shibi. Ready for Ahi season again soon and the next fishing tournament!
Sorry for the major photo dumps, catching up here…
Just finished install of Garmin Reactor 40 1.2L Autopilot w/ GHC 50. Excited to calibrate and test it tomorrow. I did most of the install and mounting myself and had a local shop complete the final hydraulics. I placed all the components inside the starboard berth storage area and hope the CCU will not get any interference there (will move it if I need to).
My factory Grady-White helm seats began to break at their bases (plastic mold cracking where it connects to the slider). I upgraded the seats to Springfield 46 Flip bolster and flip seat. The flip bolster seat was too far forward even with slider all the way back, so I had to move my pedestal as far back as I could on the seat box.
Factory seats are 20” wide, the flip bolster is 23” wide and the non bolster flip seat (no armrests) is 21” wide. Since these seats are reversible (no need to swivel) I was able to mount them as close to the sides as possible. I lost maybe 1” of room between the seats to get to the berth. Overall, very happy with them. Both seats feel much more solid and supportive.
My factory Grady-White helm seats began to break at their bases (plastic mold cracking where it connects to the slider). I upgraded the seats to Springfield 46 Flip bolster and flip seat. The flip bolster seat was too far forward even with slider all the way back, so I had to move my pedestal as far back as I could on the seat box.
Factory seats are 20” wide, the flip bolster is 23” wide and the non bolster flip seat (no armrests) is 21” wide. Since these seats are reversible (no need to swivel) I was able to mount them as close to the sides as possible. I lost maybe 1” of room between the seats to get to the berth. Overall, very happy with them. Both seats feel much more solid and supportive.
WOW - Great upgrade on the helm chairs. You put a lot of effort and work into your rig and it shows. I have an older 208 and look to your boat for inspiration!
Congrats on your new crew!
This has to be among the most battle ready 208 ever built. Love the seats, which are my least liked feature on the factory setup, especially in rough conditions.
Are you still liking the SCE4?
Safe travels!