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    Question on auto bilge pump wiring 209 Escape

    1993 Escape. A lot of winter projects so a lot of parts and wiring were affected. Almost all back together. BUT.... no auto bilge function. Found a separated inline fuse. But it goes to a 40 amp circuit breaker.... This is a poor pic of the very dirty interior transom where the battery switch...
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    ISO Console from 1999-2010 Escape 209

    Two different consoles used 1999-2010 that would/should fit my 1993 209 Escape. Mine is out of the boat during tank replacement, so I figure why not see if a more recent design was available and if it would be a real upgrade. Any leads for salvage yards would be appreciated too. Thank you...
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    1993 209 Escape Fuel Tank Replacement

    Anyone done it? Pics, advice welcomed. No T-top. Thanks
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    1993 Escape 209 fuel tank replacement

    Anyone done this on a 1993 Escape? Tips? tank suppliers? Info I should ask for from Grady? Pics and advice welcome. I definitely have this in my future, even if I don't find the tank is leaking.... 28 years old, that tank owes me nothing.
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    Livewell/washdown pump question

    My pump is acting up, quite a bit louder than in past years and much lower pressure when in washdown. 1993 Escape, with Y to switch between livewell function to washdown. I am assuming it is a Shurflo unit, but can't make anything out on pump motor. My brother gave me a Johnson pump, Aqua Jet...
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    Tuna Regs about to change?????

    I'm hearing rumors that it might be catch and release only for tuna <73" this year.....
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    What's the deal with posting pics?

    Don't have a host. So can't post from my computer's photo file? Not an issue on the many other sites I frequent.....
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    Livewell/washdown pump question.

    1993 209 Escape. Pump is original I believe. Getting noisy, washdown pressure has dropped. (I will pull the inline strainer and check it after the storm passes.) Y-valve used to switch from livewell to washdown. I have a new Johnson Aqua Jet WD 5.0 gpm max pressure of 70psi. Is this a...
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    Steering wheel cap replacement

    The cap/cover in the middle of my wheel came off. One of the three plastic tangs broke off. Probaly a fifty cent piece, that will cost ten bucks, shipped. I see that it was stamped with 'Atwood', but cant find Atwood wheels or part in the catalogs. Any suggestions? Contact Grady? How? Doesn't...
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    Too funny not to share

    A Darwin Award winner... http://forums.capmel.com/post?id=3417367&trail=15
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    Need footrest on center cosole

    1993 Escape 209 Leaning post/tackle option. I moved the unit aft one inch to make passing between it and wheel easier. But now my short legs have nothing to rest against when I get up on the leaning post. (not that the post is deep enough anyway, so you need the foot rest to brace yourself)...
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    Hey Jeff

    Been enjoying the site for about a year now. Any chance you could add a New Posts function button? I have found that useful on other sites to review new posts since my last visit. Thanks for your work here. Ross
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    T-Top Soft or Hard?

    I can have a custom T-top fabricated locally, with soft top, no box, installed, for half the price of a T-top with a fiberglass hard top with box, by a well regarded out of state firm. Serious money differential..... My question is; what are the pros and cons of the soft top vs. hard top...
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    Off Season Projects

    1993 209 Escape Current list of things I would like to do; change hoses replace bilge pumps replace fuel pick-up (I don't trust guage) Upgrade fuel filter/seperator strip old bottom paint maybe, maybe add a T-top What's on your list?