Recent content by Bern73

Pictures of the bad circuit breaker (white) and the switch panel. Plan on replacing the entire panel during the winter. Any suggestions on where to get a replacement panel/switches? Second question, is there anywhere to get a replacement circuit breaker to get me thru until I replace the...

Foe some reason it won't let upload the photos using my phone. Says they're too large even after I resize them. I'll do it later from laptop.

Thank you all for the replies. It was helpful. Figured out the problem, it was the circuit breaker. The connections are very corroded. I bypassed it and the pump runs perfectly. For now, I'm going to put an inline fuse in the power line running to the switch so I can keep fishing thru the...

Thank you for the reply. Yes, 12V on the wiring with the switch 'on' and 0V with the switch 'off'. I have measured the voltage using a multimeter. I attach the positive lead to the brown wire and negative lead from meter to the ground (black) wire and turn on the switch. Should I test by...

Hi all, My boat, 1999 209 Escape CC. The livewell and bilge pump were not working when I purchased the boat. First thing I did was replace the bilge pump. The livewell I decided to wait on as I needed to pull the access panel and just wanted to get out fishing. Recently I decided that I needed...

They are original, at least that is what the previous owner (original owner) stated. He kept the boat on a lift and stored inside during off season. I bought the boat last year. I trailer the boat as it gives me more options on where to fish. I appreciate all the replies.

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Few questions for a 1999 Escape 209. 1. Where can I find replacement hinges for the console electronics box (see photo) 2. Rusting, flaking trim tabs. What is the best way to repaint trim tabs? I'm guessing sand and repaint? If so, what is the best paint to use? Thanks Pete

Yes, the fuel consumption is definitely an increase from my Whaler 75hp Evrinrude. I'm not a speed junkie so 25knots at 4k is fine with me. I would of loved to get something with a 4 stroke but was hard to find a decent hull with a 4 in my price range. I do like Makos. I almost bought a Mako 204...

Thanks. I will check them out. The other clips did seem easy to break. I was working on my bilge pump and had the splash board down. I brushed the clip with my foot and it broke the bulb off.

I live in the Norfolk/Va Bch area so I fish the lower Chesapeake Bay and coastal Atlantic. I usually stay within 3 miles or so of the coast but with the new Grady (new to me), I plan to do some more trips further offshore to some of the local wrecks and the Chesapeake Bay Light Tower. My last...

Thanks. I have been very happy with the boat. Took my son and his friend out yesterday for some fishing/boat ride and they had a blast. Plenty of room, rides nice and still easy enough to launch/recover on my own since I trailer it. I still have some electronic issues to work out but it's a...

Thanks for the tip on the door catch. I was thinking something similar with the chips. I have friend who has some experience with gelcoat repair, so I sent him the pictures. To tell you the truth, I'm a fisherman first and aesthetics are not that important to me. I want the boat to look good but...

Thanks. I had to change the bilge pump and noticed that the hose for this was a bit brittle, so I was thinking of replacing it. I will check over the rest of the hoses. Deck drains and thru hulls look to be in good shape. I bought the boat off the original owner who kept it on a lift during the...

Thank you. I appreciate the reply and suggestions.