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Instead of just cutting the bulkhead out below the shelf to open up the berth area, we removed the shelf too. I have never seen the bulkhead and shelf removed on a 25 but don't see why it wouldn't work like it does on our 22. Filling in the middle with a new cushion makes a one big bed instead...

Colby- In 2016 we left our truck/trailer at Ed Stone and cruised to Jacksonville and Cumberland Island. It was a nice cruise and we enjoyed Cumberland Island. Walking trails, plantation tours, horses etc... It's on our "go back to" list. We left reviews on Active Captain for places in that...

John, I totally agree it should all come out so you can make a large repair and not a bunch of little ones.... I was thinking that if those prediction methods worked reasonable well then you might have a better idea of how much and the extent of the core damage area under the cockpit deck...

John- I just finished watching video #16. It's discouraging to find isolated pockets of core rot in areas beyond the line where it the balsa appears to be solid. The more you look.... the more you find. As painful as it is, I guess you just keep going. I'm wondering if you have tested the...

Colby- Just another idea for you in case the "routing a groove to secure the screen" approach gets challenging.... Instead of cutting 1 frame out of 1/4" material.... How about cutting 2 thinner frames out of sheet aluminum and sandwich aluminum screen between them with epoxy? Then trim the...

A bearing going bad can make the squeal you describe. It is possible the tension pulleys were not changed with the belts. You can't visually see if the tension pulley bearing is worn. Running the engine with the cowl and plastic cover off may help you locate the noise. I would put in a new...

Was also going to add that if the linkage settings and prop size are ok.... My 2nd check would be fuel related since the boat was not used for a long time. The honda 40 carbs clog very easily. Were the float bowls drained before putting the boat into storage? Did you drain the old gas before...

Mark- I also have Honda 40 twins on my 22. I am not as concerned about the difference in the tach readings as I am that the WOT RPMs are too low. I can't tell from the video if the engines are lugging or just not throttled all the way up. My first check would be the linkage adjustment settings...

I question if 200w will provide enough heat. You might want to do some overnight test trials to determine heater sizes in your boat before you go much further in setting up your electrical. We use a 900/1500w elec heater and a small box fan to move the air around in the cabin and sometimes...

John- It was painful to watch your video and see the core damage caused by water intrusion. IMO a C-Dory is a great boat but it's susceptibility for core rot is a potentially fatal flaw in its design. Have you tried using an endoscope to explore the extent of the damage? I would try that first...

Congrats on the dream job and the move to Colorado... I wouldn't change anything on your boat until you try it out at the higher elevation for a while to see how the performance is effected. It may be ok as it is. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Jim

A mud dauber nest ruined my horn. I shopped for "loud" electric replacement horns with the highest Db ratings. I was not impressed. Mostly advertising hype and too expensive. Really loud but most had a "roadrunner beep-beep" sound that I don't like. I bought a low tone Wolo 380-2T for about...

We are looking forward to being at the gathering again this year. If all goes as planned we will be bringing the boat! Jim & Jeanine

There are lots of choices: roller vs. bunks, single vs tandem, aluminum vs. steel etc, etc.... but I think that choosing a trailer that works for you depends on how you plan to use it. If the boat ramp is not far from your house and you just need the trailer to hold the boat between uses or...

I agree with Bob that your voltage readings appear to be appropriate for the various battery conditions you measured. I also agree with Micah that measuring charging from multiple sources is problematic. KISS is better. I think your Smartgauge and batteries are probably Ok. I was frustrated...