208 Adventure Custom steering for more room

[Shane9052]

Aloha,
Just wanted to show some pics of my 208 Custom steering replacement. It opened up a lot of room also I added an Arrigone pedestal extension to see over the windshield.
Aloha ,
Shane
2020 208 Adventure

 

[Lite Tackle]

Nice mods. My one irritation is the cramped quarters at the helm. May be looking into this for mine. Well done.

 

[Lite Tackle]

Do I spy a tribute to the Legend (Boston Whaler)?

 

[Shane9052]

Lite Tackle LOL! yes you do Haha I didn't like the steering wheel that came with the boat . I like to hold on to the spokes and the original had sharp edges .

 

[leeccoll]

Well thought out on both mods

 

[Fishtales]

Nice work. I wish you had posted a before pic....

 

[Paul_A]

At first I was wondering what you were talking about because it's a new boat and your mod looks factory. Then I saw the black cover plate and realized you moved the wheel to where the compass was.

Great idea and well executed. Love it!

 

[trapper]

Nicely done! Certainly gives a little room which is needed at the 208 helm. Where did you move the compass? Notice any changes in the 2020 208 from previous years? I am still happily married to my 2006 208 with no divorce in site.

 

[Sdfish]

Great Mod! I may have to look into that. I also have a standing platform on my 208, my vision is right at the top of the window when underway. I am also trying out a foam standing mat on my platform - so far so good on 3 months of use.

What Island are you on and how does that 208 perform on Hawaiian waters?

 

[Shane9052]

Great Mod! I may have to look into that. I also have a standing platform on my 208, my vision is right at the top of the window when underway. I am also trying out a foam standing mat on my platform - so far so good on 3 months of use.

What Island are you on and how does that 208 perform on Hawaiian waters?

Im on Oahu and fish on the windward side which is 90% rough water. Boat rides like a dream , just wish they made more space to fit a bigger cooler in the cockpit.

 

[Shane9052]

Nicely done! Certainly gives a little room which is needed at the 208 helm. Where did you move the compass? Notice any changes in the 2020 208 from previous years? I am still happily married to my 2006 208 with no divorce in site.

I replaced the compass with a in dash Richie which is next to my GPS. You can barely see it because the picture of the dash where my GPS is kinda dark.

 

[Sdfish]

Cool, my in laws live in Hawaii Kai. Always wondered how a 208 would perform there.

 

[Fishtales]

Took some planning and gumption to do it. Kudos.