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    209 Escape Steering

    The wheel itself is very "loose". It moves on it's plane in all directions. the circular motion works ok. I've read that there's a bushing in it that wears out after time from the helmsman using the wheel for support and the only solution is to replace the helm. I'm ok with that, it's 16 years...
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    209 Escape Steering

    Hi everyone. I've been a member here for several years researching boats. I've owned several other boats over the years but I just bought a 2002, 209 Escape with a Yamaha 200 HPDI. My first question involves the steering. My steering wheel is very wobbly on the shaft and also I have to...
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    Updated Member List

    1) Your screen name : ljcrain 2) Your first name : Larry 3) Year and Model of your Grady : 2002 209 Escape 4) Year and make of your engine (engines) : 2002 Yamaha 200 HPDI
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    Newbie Question - 272 w/ Hondas

    I've never been on one of these boats in the water but I don't understand how a boat could possibly be overly boyant in the stern with a full length hull. How can the stern be more boyant than another part of the hull? Especially with the engine weight in the back.
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    Newbie Question - 272 w/ Hondas

    Thanks for the input. I think I'm leaning more towards a Sailfish 25 or Gulfstream 23 which leads me to another question. I like the Gulfstream 23 or Sailfish 25 with the 9'6" beam but would like to trailer occasionally. The Offshore 24 with the 8'3" beam looks very similar. Is there a...
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    Newbie Question - 272 w/ Hondas

    Hi, I just sold my 34' Hatteras and am looking to buy a Grady White for my next boat. There is a 1999 272 with 2005 Honda 225 Four Strokes on it near me. Of all of the Grady's I've looked at online and all of the discussions I've read so far, this is the only one I've seen with these engines...