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Hi Rob, Are you planning to go as far north as Lake Barkley? If so, I highly recommend Buzzard Rock Marina at Mile 39.5 on the right descending bank. Because of a scheduled all hands drill I would not be able to get a boat in the water, but I may be able to get on the bike for a day ride. Randy

Welcome Ron, 1 1/16" socket will fit your prop nut. Randy

If I were bottom painting I would absolutely epoxy barrier coat. C-Dory hulls DO blister. I have seen it on more than one occasion. It is true that our boats are made with good quality materials by folks who care, but they can and do blister if left in the water too long. Just my two...

I had a pair of 2007 CD25s. I do not recall the build dates, but one had the wood interior and the second had the molded. Somehow I doubt I had the last of one interior and the first of the next. I would call or better yet get some pictures if it is a deal breaker. Good luck, Randy

Rob, Thank you for the kind words. Steve, I would like to add that ANY C-Dory is a great boat. I realalize not everyone is in a position to purchase a new boat. As long as you get a survey of the package to protect yourself, you can't go wrong with a good used C-Dory. Reputable dealers...

Good evening everyone, On the subject of boat shows I wanted to leave no doubt about what happened at the St. Louis show this year. Every manufacturer I have ever dealt with contributes to the dealers representing their product line. Last year we spent close to $10,000.00 in floor space...

I am beginning to plan a Sept, 09 cruise for either Lake Michigan or Upper Mississippi River. The boat business pretty much takes me out of the "normal season" however, it is still very nice in mid Sept. I would be delighted to meet some of you in person if circumstances work out. As...

The plastic Mercury hubs do get loose from new and usually need to be tightened again. I have never seen one get so bad the tabs allowed the elastic nut to back off though. Perhaps someone was trying to remove it and was interrupted! At least you were lucky enough to get it back. There are...

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The last 4 places in the HIN refer to the month and year of build followed by the model year of the boat. Most boat builders start building the next year in July so it would be normal to see "G607" meaning the boat was built in July 2006 for the 2007 model year. A707 would be January 2007 for...

I have a VW Touareg V8 which is rated at 7700 pounds. It works fine for local towing up to 25 Cruisers (not Tom Cats!). 22s are not a problem. The short wheelbase DOES affect the stability. I do not run the VW 70 plus when I tow. Even with a 5300 pound curb weight I would not push the...

V8 Volkswagen Touareg gets 15-19 unloaded and about 12 with a 22 Cruiser. Better with a 16 and worse with a 25! Randy

Typically the selector switch on the back of the instrument can get a small amount of corrosion on the wiper that makes electrical contact with the different positions for the settings on different engine applications. You can try pushing in gently and rotating the switch to a different...

Just out of curiosity has anyone tried to mount a bicycle rack on the roof rails? We have had several VWs and SAABs that we had mounted bike racks on. I wonder if Thule or Yakima offer a mount kit for 3/4" round rails. One could probably adapt the cross bars and trays to the rails and the...

Hi Chuck, I regularly see small amounts of water in the oil on both Honda and Mercury 4 stroke outboards when I change the oil. I am assuming you found this when you removed the drain plug. It is indeed condensation caused by cold water temps and the fact that the "sump" is surrounded by...

Hi all, The noise on the bigfoot gearcase is known as clutch rattle and happens when the boat is moving through the water at idle speed in gear. The small displacement power head is driving a large (75 to 125 hp) lower unit which is geared down compared to the larger engines. The standard...

The coolest thing about the 16 Angler and Cruiser is that you CAN tow it with a VW camper! For all of you Eurovan enthusiasts out there you can tow up to a 22 Cruiser as long as you use common sense. Best wishes, Randy Sheehy.

Hi Marc, Dusty I agree with you on the fuel issues. If one does not use stabilizer and use the engine frequently or drain the bowls, carburetors have been a nightmare. Fuel injection has gone a long way to eliminate the problem, but if the owner puts the boat away for a year or more without...

Mike, The tool should be the same for all Mercurys that use the female threads in the flywheel. I used the part number from a late eighties service manual and I am sure they have superceeded it a couple of times. We have several different "vintages" around the shop and they all work on the...

Hi Tom, The lifting ring for the 75/90 Honda can be had from any Mercury dealer. Merc has been using this tool since the 60's. I use it all the time. I think the thread is actually a pipe thread, but I have never verified that. part number is 91-75132. Good luck, Randy Sheehy.