Grady White 208 Adventure Specifications
- Length Overall (LOA): 20'4"
- Beam: 8'1"
- Dry Weight: ~2,900 lbs (without engine)
- Engine: Single outboard, max 250 HP
- Fuel Capacity: 82 gallons
- Draft: ~15"
- Hull Type: Walkaround cuddy, SeaV² deep-V hull (18° deadrise at transom)
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage Type: Full-boat center console cover wraps the entire hull including the outboard; tent-like shape peaks at the helm
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Durability: Solution-dyed fabric (5-7 years); Sunbrella acrylic (8-10 years)
- Fit: Custom-fitted to the 20'4" Grady White 208 Adventure walkaround including cabin, windshield, and engine
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, weatherproof
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
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Install
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Grady White 208 Adventure cover is available in two fabric options: 9oz solution-dyed polyester for heavy-duty everyday protection, or premium Sunbrella acrylic for maximum UV resistance and longevity. Solution-dyed fabric has the color built into each fiber, so it resists fading and won't transfer dye onto your 208 Adventure's gelcoat or cushions.
Yes. The cover is pattern-cut specifically for the Grady White 208 Adventure walkaround. It drapes over the bow rail and cabin top, the windshield and helm, the cockpit seating, and the outboard in one continuous piece, peaking at the helm so rain runs off. This pattern is for 208s without a T-Top — if yours has a T-Top, choose our Grady White 208 Adventure T-Top cover instead.
Installation takes about five minutes and one person can do it. Drape the cover over the 208 Adventure from bow to stern, pull it down over the cabin, windshield, and outboard, run the hem cord along the rubrail, and cinch down the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs. No tools, snaps, or support poles are required.
No — please remove the cover before towing your Grady White 208 Adventure. Our covers are not designed to be trailered: towing with the cover on can cause severe damage to the cover and voids the warranty. The cover is designed for storage only — on a trailer, boat lift, dry stack, or jet dock — and comes off in minutes at the ramp.
Yes. While your 208 Adventure is stored, the cover creates a complete barrier over the helm electronics, windshield, seating, cabin hatch, and cockpit — blocking UV rays, rain, salt spray, bird droppings, and pollen. Keeping the helm and upholstery covered between trips is one of the easiest ways to protect your investment.
Your Grady White 208 Adventure cover is backed by our manufacturer's warranty for the original purchaser. Materials and workmanship — stitching, straps, buckles, zippers, and other hardware — are covered for 1 year from the purchase date. Fabric is covered for 5 years on black or navy 9oz and 6 years on Sunbrella. Covered defects are repaired or replaced after you contact us for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. The warranty does not cover improper use, accident or negligence, unauthorized modifications, improper care, mold or mildew, incorrectly placed orders, theft or loss, or acts of God — and traveling with the cover on or using it in the water voids the warranty. See our Warranty page for full details.
The cover is highly water-resistant rather than fully waterproof. Both fabrics carry a DWR (durable water repellent) finish that sheds rain and spray while staying breathable, and the tent-like shape peaking at the helm helps rain run off instead of pooling. That breathability helps keep mildew and condensation off the cushions and deck.
This cover is patterned for the 208 Adventure without a T-Top, with any bimini top folded down. If your 208 has a T-Top, our dedicated Grady White 208 Adventure T-Top cover is the right fit. If your boat has other aftermarket hardware like outriggers or extra rod holders, contact us before ordering so we can confirm fit. It is a different pattern from the older Grady-White 20 Adventure.
The 208 Adventure cover is available in 9oz solution-dyed polyester in Navy or Black, or premium Sunbrella acrylic in Marine Blue, Black, or Smoke. Choose your fabric and color in the order options above.
Shipping is a $30 flat rate per cover within the continental United States. Because every cover is custom-made to order, please allow 1–3 weeks for your 208 Adventure cover to be made and shipped — you'll receive tracking information as soon as it leaves our facility.
⏱️ Current lead time: 1–3 weeks — every cover is custom-made for your boat.
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Grady White 208 Adventure Center Console Boat Cover — Full Coverage for Grady-White’s Compact Walkaround
The Grady-White Adventure 208 packs a true walkaround cabin into a 20’4″ hull — an 8’1″ beam, roughly 2,900 lbs dry, an 82-gallon fuel tank, and up to 250 HP from a single four-stroke outboard. It rides on Grady-White’s SeaV² hull by C. Raymond Hunt Associates, with 18 degrees of deadrise at the transom sharpening toward the bow, and it carries the brand’s Greenville, North Carolina fit and finish into its most compact cabin model: a lockable cuddy with a vee berth for two, a windshield-protected helm, a plumbed livewell, and walkaround decks that let you fish all the way to the bow. This full-boat cover is built for 208s without a T-Top — if yours has one, see our T-Top boat covers, including a dedicated 208 Adventure pattern.
Tailored to the 208’s Walkaround Cuddy Layout
A walkaround is harder to cover than an open boat — the raised cabin top, the windshield, the narrow side decks, and the bow rail all change how a cover has to sit. This cover is pattern-cut to the 208’s 20’4″ hull and drapes over the entire boat in one continuous piece, from the bow rail and cabin top over the windshield and helm, across the cockpit seating, livewell, and fish box, and down over the outboard. The tent-like shape peaks at the helm so rain runs off instead of pooling on the cabin top or in the cockpit. Installation takes about five minutes — drape it from bow to stern, run the hem cord along the rubrail, and cinch the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs. The cover is built for storage on a trailer, boat lift, dry stack, or jet dock. Remove the cover before towing — it’s designed for storage, not travel, and towing with it on voids the warranty. Own the earlier Grady-White walkaround? See the Grady White 20 Adventure cover.
Protection That Matches Grady-White Quality
Choose 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric for heavy-duty everyday protection with a 5–7 year service life, or premium Sunbrella acrylic for 8–10 years of fade-resistant protection. Both options are water-repellent, breathable, mildew-resistant, and double-stitched at the seams to stand up to salt spray, summer storms, and relentless sun on the 208’s upholstery, helm electronics, and gelcoat. Each cover is backed by our warranty (1 year on materials and workmanship, plus 5–6 years on the fabric) and ships for a $30 flat rate within the US — because every cover is made to order, please allow 1–3 weeks. Looking at a bigger Grady-White walkaround? Take a look at the Grady White 22 Seafarer cover.