Recent content by Fishballs15

Thanks. Does anyone have experience with Blackbirds in Pa.?

Parthery - I'm located in the Washington, DC area.

Long story short, my 1993 Yamaha 225 HP two-smoke finally quit. Am hoping to repower with a used Yamaha if possible, but am having trouble trying to locate a reputable source for used motors. Am hoping someone here might be able to provide a few recommendations. For background, I've already...

I had the same problem on my 209. Couldn't find a replacement horn cover anywhere and happened to ask the service guys at Tri-State Marine when I had the boat in for service. The guys there ended up fabricating a great replacement for me out of starboard. I'll try and get a picture of it this...

Thanks for the feedback and glad to hear the unit works fine without the extra antenna. Looking forward to trying my new unit out this season. -Fish

Nice work. I notice your GPS is in the electronics box as well. Do you have an external antenna as well or does the unit function just fine inside the box? I will be replacing my fishfinder with a combo unit this spring and was hoping to keep it in the electronics box without adding the extra...

Had a good reminder yesterday that it's always prudent to check your batteries early and often. Was out fishing on the Chesapeake Bay yesterday afternoon in my 209 with only one other boat near me late in the afternoon. Looked over at the other boat to see if they were catching anything and...

Mine too is coming out tomorrow. Don't want to take any chances with the storm surge. --Fish

Thanks for the replies. I did call Great Lakes, but they told me they only go back to 1996 on the Escape. Seemed strange to me as I don't think there is really any difference between '93 and '96, and actually the hull design/measurements I believe are the same on the current model. I asked...

Hello all - I'm in the market for a bimini top for my 209, but not sure whether to go custom or if an aftermarket top will do. Anyone have an aftermarket bimini? If so, are you happy with it? Where did you order it? I want to go stainless, but hoping to get by without having to have one...

Thanks for the reply. I figured as much, but never hurts to ask! Appreciate the info. --Fish

Hi all - Need to replace my scupper valve assemblies on my '93 Escape. These are for the deck drains and they sit above the water line (most of the time). They are the type that have the white plastic ring and the flap behind them held on by four screws. My question is do the screws need...

I just had tabs put on my boat, but have not put in yet for the season so will have to report back in a few weeks. I decided to add them to help correct listing with several people on board and to drop the bow down more for rougher water. I have very small children and my take was anyting that...

Nice t-top. Been thinking of adding one to my 1993. Where did you have it done? Ballpark price? Definitely want to add some shade to my boat, but don't want a bimini as it doesn't work well for fishing. Appreciate any info. Thanks

Thanks. Anybody have experience with either the Garmin 300c/400c? Would like to stay under $400. Thanks