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I know this is an old thread but wanted to add to this so people can easily find it via Google search in the future. 2005 Adventure 208 2013 Suzuki DF250AP (electronic throttle) Previous: Suzuki 15-1/2 x 17 SS 3 blade Didn’t test myself but was told 6100 rpm and 48 mph Current: PowerTech...

4 blade is the way to go. I went on the high end of the recommended pitch range and cut my fuel burn at trolling 15%. The prop doesn’t blow out in rough water and I get way better fwd/rev idle response that helps with docking. Running a 208 with a Suzuki 250 so my numbers won’t help you much but...

Thank you for the replies and thanks, trapper, for starting this thread! Does “very slow speeds” mean slower than 7-8 knots? We troll around the same speed or a little slower depending on the target species. Has anyone pieces together an autopilot system or reused a pump with a different...

If the transducer is still functional and the frequency/power matches your new fishfinder you might be able to get an adapter for it and reuse the transducer. If you’re upgrading to a new transducer then you could find a similar dimensioned Airmar thru-hull unit with the specs (cone angle and...

How low speeds are your autopilots effective down to? Still on the fence as I’d use it mostly for fishing/trolling from 4-8 kts. I have a 208 but am thinking a decent capacity system due to the lower speed and (sometimes) rough water. Was considering a Simrad AP44 Medium or Raymarine EV-150...

I’d add Burn Gel, Quick Clot, and something you can use to rig up a tourniquet. Assuming you’ve used the EPIRB you probably won’t be in a clean/dry enough situation to use most of a regular first aid kit; only keep few basic first aid essentials that you will be able to actually use if floating...

Great looking trailer! I like that over-designed winch post and the clean, simple design. I was recommended Float On but ended up going with Owens and Sons due to location; don’t think you can go wrong with either one. Enjoy the new trailer!

Exact same replacement I did. Didn’t even bother wasting contact cleaner on it. Check all the terminations and protect them with dielectric grease or the like. Glad you found what should be the culprit. Let us know how it turns out.

Costco dual purpose marine batteries. Get a good charger/maintainer and use it, replace every 3-5 years when they start to be fussy when cranking the engine. If you have heavy electrical loads then replace more often. Maybe AGM if you relocate your batteries forward by the cuddy since they’ll...

Agreed. He answered the phone later than normal (I’m 6 time zones behind) to ensure I was getting the right prop. Both his pricing and shipping cost/time were the best I could find for PowerTech. Looking forward to the seeing what numbers the boat puts up with new engines!

Sorry to hear about the brake issues. If you need to move the trailer a short distance you can lock out the brakes by running a bolt through the front of the surge actuator. I had to do that when I picked up the boat and the trailer had a 5-flat connector instead of a 7-pin.

Shane is a terrible influence and his pictures convinced me I needed to get my trailer worked on before the season gets hot and I spend all of my free time fishing... Went to the same shop and had them install a bow catch and extended tongue. They made a mounting bracket to allow the surge...

My 208 is a 2005. Snapped a couple pics of the port side holders. The far aft holder is a cheap, non-swiveling one that we use when clearing rods for a big fish or when staging a gaff/net/bangstick when landing fish. The rest of the holders swivel; the most fore holder is used for deep drop...

Don’t want to put the horse before the cart but that looks like a very nice boat! Wish I could've found a hardtop model like that... Looking forward to your updates!

Z The Suzuki’s have different gearing than other brands. For example, a Yamaha 150 has a 2.00 gear ratio whereas the Suzuki 150 has a 2.50. The Suzuki 140s are running 2.59 gears. Give Ken Reeves at Prop Gods a call and give him your setup details; he’ll be able to recommend props that are...

Scratch my comment about the multitool/jigsaw; we needed them when drilling the hole for the gunnel mounted outrigger bases at 45 degrees. Also a good point about watching out for the lighting

Boats are like cars; everyone wants high hp numbers to flex and hit top end but how many actually use all of that power on a regular basis? Make sure they’re propped correctly (consider 4 blade propellers) and set up well and you’ll probably not notice performance lacking unless the conditions...

That sounds like a pretty good setup. The 15 degree holders should be easy to install between the stock locations. I’d suggest having a multitool/jigsaw and chisel handy to help with cutting the hole as the gunnel might be too thick for your hole saw bit to go through all at once. Will you be...

Fronts rolled up and sides in place for short (10-15 miles max) and slow (50 mph or less) trips. Anything more and the enclosure gets removed and the bimini collapsed back (I have rear upright supports). Your biggest risk would be bugs/debris hitting the front clears. They’re usually pretty...

Those Greenough 21’ and 22’ Anderson’s are beautiful boats and handle sloppy water well while having a great payload. Only problem is you’re looking at around $100k + for a fully rigged one... along with a waiting list...