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A lot of boats here have side-mounted drains; many also have a modified clamshell cover as shown in the picture that help with the backflow. Force boats are made locally and designed for rough water; I can confirm the design drains water fast enough to keep fishing on small craft advisory days...

Nice knife work on that fish in the last picture!

Glacier’s is the factory finish; looks the same as my 2005. It doesn’t provide much grip when wet so it’s plausible the previous owner of your boat did a DIY modification to improve traction since it’s sometimes easier to step on the gunnel than in the narrow walkaround channel. Knock off the...

A lot of good information here but keep in mind that the engine/prop combination that works best for YOU will likely be different than the next person as we all run our boats in different conditions, with different loads, and with different goals. Be honest with yourself on use/how fast you’ll...

*edit* if you have a dealer/service place nearby... Suzuki 200 with electronic throttle and 4 blade prop. Check with Ken at Prop Gods in FL for prop sizing based on your use. (941) 735-5808 I have a 2005 Adventure 208 that the previous owner repowered with a 2012 250 Suzuki DF250AP. There’s...

A full cover from Oceansouth will give you the most protection but you can’t get the OEM logo. https://oceansouth.us/shop/outboard-covers/outboard-covers-honda/outboard-motor-full-cover-for-honda/ If you absolutely must have the OEM logo you can get an OEM Honda cover but it only covers the...

You could try checking with your local Honda outboard dealer or any marine mechanics but be prepared to pay a lot for a new cowling. If your existing cover is structurally sound, a cheaper option would be to buy a vented cowling cover that you can leave on 24/7. They’re made of UV-resistant...

You’ll be fine with zero degree heavy duty swivel rod holders and backing plates (not fender washers). If you’re worried about the CE Smith/Lee’s round/oval style not having enough surface area you can opt for the Island Offshore or Universal Manufacturers style with a more square/rectangular...

I commend the thinking outside the box (I try to do it as well) but this is one of those cases where there are already tried and true approaches based on the failures of many. A beefier holder with a larger base and/or backing plate will spread the load; the factory holders are light/medium...

You’ll be good to go with the hybrid outriggers. Roller trollers should be fine since the dropback won’t be too bad. Start off running one rod to each rigger and run the two corners with the rods angled out to keep the lures out of the prop wash; it’s also faster to clear lines this way. You...

The factory holders aren’t very beefy and I believe they may only be held in by relatively thin stainless washers. The top Piece is likely cast and just tack welded to the tube so a lot of loading may put excessive strain on the tacks. The bracket you’re talking about sounds okay but i don’t...

Also, if you get the swivel bases from universal or island offshore you can swap out the inserts to run either bent or straight butt rods. The angled/shotgun inserts do put the reels a bit higher so it’s harder to get leverage when cranking on a big fish in low gear. With the shotgun/angled...

Bent butts and zero degree swivel holders. Increase the tension of the forward holders and run longer rods at 90 degrees out. Stagger your lure spread with the forward/outrigger rods further back. Run the larger/heavier lures close in off the corners for ono. Marlin also like to come in close...

Check the condition/function of the electrical items and associated small components as those costs can add up fast to repair/replace. Account for about $500 for a new prop if the boat feels underpowered/sluggish as the 2006+ models are about 250 lbs heavier. Call Ken at Prop Gods and he can...

Email Grady customer service and include a picture. They might be able to point you in the direction of the OEM.

Google or Grady customer service for dimensions. Black Friday for best prices but don’t recall if custom work is included. Castaway Customs if you don’t care about price. I completely agree with Dennis; a little good will goes a long way here.

I have a 2005 208 with gunnel mounted Taco Marine bases and mounted them more forward than the factory location. It took some modificationthe bow rail but it’s well worth it for the clearance. Access to the underside wasn’t too bad but helps to have ratchet extensions and not too big forearms...

I have the “frown”. Works well partially unzipped to maintain airflow. Doesn’t seem to block vision when rolled and it’s a lot easier for me to reach (but I’m short). Easier to manipulate in rough water as well...

94 sv in the bracket in a 208 electronics box. Older EchoMap 74dv on a RAM Mount

Hawaii is weird in that a lot of people still run CB. I think it might have to do with longer range, cheaper installation cost, availability (back in the day), and the fact that there are more open channels to converse. We troll for pelagic fish using mostly artificial lures that need speed to...