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    2000 Grady 209 Escape Repower or New Powerhead

    These are pictures the Yamaha Tech took after taking apart the motor. The motor ran with no issues as I had it up to 5200 RPMs the day the boat came out of the water before the compression test. I forgot to add that the head on the spark plug was bent down on the cylinder which had ZERO...
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    2000 Grady 209 Escape Repower or New Powerhead

    I have a 2000 Grady Escape 209 with a 1999 Yamaha 200HP OX66 Saltwater Series Motor that needs a new powerhead. The boat was almost sold but during compression test the 6th and final cylinder to be tested had ZERO compression. The engine was taken apart by a Master Yamaha Mechanic and the bad...
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    What change makes sense?

    Also why type of material is best to use to mount the electronics into?
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    What change makes sense?

    Currently have a 2000 209 Escape with the GPS, Fish Finder, and VHF inside of the console. Are currently installing a T-Top and are adding a CD Player & AM/FM unit with speakers. Since the storage box is full I need another option to mount all my electronics. I haven't been a fan of mounting...
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    Electronic plastic butt hinges?

    No they are not those hinges. I dont think i was clear in my explanation before. They are the 4 hinges that are on the accessory box located on the console itself. They connect to the 2 plastic clear doors that open vertically. I will post a picture soon so that might help.
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    Electronic plastic butt hinges?

    I have a 2000 Escape 209 and my plastic butt hinge on my electronics box (center counsel) that has dry rotted and snapped. Does anyone have any suggestions where I can get a replacement hinge. Would like to keep it plastic and not go to a stainless steel hinge. Thanks
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    209 escape front fish box ?

    Not sure if there is a plug for the fishbox dont have one on my 2000 Escape. Why are you trying to plug up the fish box?
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    Trim tabs on a 209 Escape?

    What is the feeling about installing trim tabs on a 209 Escape? Has anyone put them on their boat? Looking for advice.
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    Battery setting question, 209 Escape

    I run with both batteries on. Have never had a problem with power at all. When I am at the dock hanging around I run 1 battery. If I am out fishing I run 1 battery. Like the previous posts said make sure you do not switch the batteries to off while motor is on. If you think your batteries...
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    Grady White Rod Holders

    DUUUUUG I was thinking about it today while I was doing some work on the boat in the driveway how much of a pain they are. I decided to take them off and leave them off for good. But Tucker that would be nice if you wanted to give them to me! I am going to get a T-Top put on in the fall...
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    Grady White Rod Holders

    Anyone know where I can find replacement rod holders for my 2000 escape 209? There are three rod holders on each side of the livewell with a bracket. I do not want to replace the bracket just the rod holders because they have begun to crack.
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    skeg repair.....what is the best option?

    skeg repaired and boat back in the water. The previous owner had a repair done and the weld was not done properly. The skeg fell off because of a bad weld and the friction from the engine.
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    skeg repair.....what is the best option?

    Im going tomorrow to get the skeg repaired by Hale Propeller in Old Saybrook, CT. I think im going to put a skeg gard on after.....any thoughts?
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    skeg repair.....what is the best option?

    I have a 1999 yamaha 200hp ox66 on the back of my grady white 209 escape and the skeg is broken off. What is the best way to repair the skeg? Should I have a new one put on or should I order an aftermarket skeg guard and replace it with that. I will try to get a picture soon but I only have...