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I forgot to mention that if a 'tapping' with a hammer is needed, screw a nut just about flush with the threaded shaft. If you tap the shaft itself, you may damage the threads. When you use a puller, you may need to tap the center bolt after tightening it. When I do that, I try to keep outward...

If you went down the middle in the somewhat small diameter drain tube, you probably passed under the gas tank and its aft bulkhead and got stuck somewhere in the fresh water tank area. There should be a panel over that that right in front of the motor well dam. You have to remove the caulk and...

Yrs it is likely that "coarse" is a relative term. If you just 'crush' the bristles on various grades you can easily tell how stiff each is. My advice is to use a soft as does the job. There are times when you need something more abrasive. Regarding Magic Eraser; With those you also need to go...

Some water is normal. With all that rain, I would expect more water like you found. Small amounts of water can enter through the anchor locker, deck plates, cup holders or any penetration. some boats, water can get in via the motor rigging assemblies If it rains hard enough, more water may get...

Be careful hitting the shaft with a hammer. You can damage the steering box. A puller is your best bet and even with the puller the wheel may be tough to free up.

If I post that I am not falling for that logic, did I just fall for it:)

In addition to the above recommendations, check the ducer for mechanical issues or fouling What style of transducer do you have; Through hull, shoot through or transom mount? In general for the transom or through hull, the transducer may be fouled with marine growth, slime or most likely...

I have a later model 208 but I think the hull is the same. My boat always collects water in the mid to forward bilge area. That water only drains aft when the bow is significantly higher than the stern such as when launching at a ramp or when stored on the trailer and I raise the tongue about a...

Relatively simple job in most cases for a canvass shop assuming the canvas is in good shape.. I have replaced my own on a 25 foot WA boat. There are a few tricks but the easiest method is to install new plastic over the old panels and when all sewn in, cut out the old panel.( OK, it's a bit more...

That's good news since it shows that the motor is OK. Dennis mentioned the tank venting. It may be blocked. To check run with the gas cap off. If the motor runs well, your vent is clogged. Additions tests:. Take off the external fuel filter and pour the contents into a glass jar. Let it sit for...

On a lighter side, water in the bilge after a rain storm is much less of a problem than water in the bilge when it hasn't rained:) I am not familiar with the construction of the 285 so my comments are somewhat generic. Some water may be expected. The real question is how often the bilge pump...

Thanks for your reply.

I was commenting based on my experience with a 208 powered with a 150 2 stroke. The 209 is the same hull but a bit lighter. I know from 15 years experience on the 208 how it runs and handles with the 2s 150. I made my comments based on that experience and not to put folks down. So I apologize if...

Sorry, you are correct.

Take a look at the current Grady online brochure for the 208 and see if the wheel shown is the same. If so, call Grady and ask who makes the wheel. Go from there.

I also wonder. Are you days away from delivery or days away from placing an order?

Snake oil?

Pretty scary event.

I don't use a coarse bristle brush for routine deck cleaning or hull cleaning for that mater. Some brushes can scratch gel coat. I prefer to use a soft one. If there are stubborn stains, I use a separated stiffer bristle hand held brush and deck soap. For tougher, bar keepers non abrasive...

Like I said earlier. The boat will run OK but will suffer under heavier loads and/or rough seas. On that hull you will even notice a difference in performance between a 1/2 tank of gas and a full tank. 1/2 tank of extra gas is equivalent to adding one more fairly large passenger. Regarding the...