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josepepper: If your engine mount and everything checks out good at the stern I would suspect your handling problems could be caused by water buildup in the space under the v-birth. This situation could cause your bow (heavy) to ride low and make the stern lift and slide. Leaving you...

Unless the 95 hull is substantially cheaper and in excellent shape: I would go for the newer hull. You shouldn't have any trouble with either engine but if you do: Worst case, bolt on another engine. An 03 naturally should hold it's future value over the 95. No longer than the E-tec has been...

Stop by your local transmission repair shop and ask to see the parking pawl that holds a vehicle in park. It's just a small hook that catches on a notch. A vehicle that is sitting on a steep ramp doesn't need any "assistance" from the engine, to help it roll backwards should the transmission...

A couple more things: When you get the DMM start your engines (One at a time on the muffs or in the water). Check for voltage increase at the battery after each engine is started one at a time. This tells you the charging system of each engine is working. Unless you left a light on to run...

Warm up stickers with hair dryer. Use single edge razor blade to lift off sticker. Use Goo Gone or similar to remove any sticky residue. Apply new stickers. Use clear nail polish to seal edges if desired to prevent lifting.

Jay: Thanks for all your hard work. Please check your email. Thanks again,

Can't remember the gents name at last years gathering. The guy that built/operated the nice wood dory. He suggested the cove on the North side of Dog Island. Described as: As beautiful a place as "anywhere" to drop anchor/relax and the C-Dory can get you in-shore past any bigger boat that...

I think your setup will be fine. And you will be satisfied.

RE-Check the instructions. The back of the tab should be 5/8" ABOVE the hinged end at the rest position. This should allow the tab not to effect the boat at all if desired at cruise. It would also help them from getting bent if your trailer bunks extend beyond the tabs. Or when the stern is...

My first bilge cover was so heavy duty it could double as a trailer chock block. Now I have to put the boat on a diet. Check your trash can for one of these. This is one of those boxes that tangerine oranges come in. Ultra-light weight yet strong enough to protect the pump. My spare parts box is...

Simple shelf. Cut two slits in the starboard at an angle.This allows the board to lean out at the top for more room and still allow the hatch below to open. Notch out 1/8" ply for the table leg when dropped to bed configuration. Then slide in wood. This holds a bunch of bulky stuff such as...

For more attachment points. Replace the original screws that hold the roof hand rails with eye screws for about 1$. Small kerosene lamp is $2 at the dollar store. Makes a good bug zapper.

My first bilge cover was so heavy duty it could double as a trailer chock block. Now I have to put the boat on a diet. Check your trash can for one of these. This is one of those boxes that tangerine oranges come in. Ultra-light weight yet strong enough to protect the pump. My spare parts box is...

Simple shelf. Cut two slits in the starboard at an angle.This allows the board to lean out at the top for more room and still allow the hatch below to open. Notch out 1/8" ply for the table leg when dropped to bed configuration. Then slide in wood. This holds a bunch of bulky stuff such as...

Eye hook replaces original screw. Can be used to hold line for drying towels at anchor. Eye hook $1.10, Kerosene lamp was $2 at the dollar store.

Milehog: I have the Sportab 120's on a CD-22. I found that the pump/reservoir fits perfectly tucked in the starboard shelf rear corner. I have the perko rod holders and the pump fits in behind the rod holder almost out of sight. The rod holder was lifted up to slide the pump in behind. It is...

I find the paddle and boat hook combination to be handy. Since it is two tools in one it saves space. I know. You won't paddle a 25 far. Sometimes you find yourself a-drift just a few feet from a dock or another boat. A few strokes can usually swing the stern right over. And the boat hook...

I have owned my three "D" cell mag light for close to 25 years. It has traveled the world and seen some ruff duty. This light goes with me everywhere. Aside from being kind of heavy it has held up well. It was high tech back when I bought it... The Krypton bulb seems to zap a set of batteries...

Al: Basically the cams follow and are run off the position of the crank/pistons. If you rotate the crank to TDC and the cams are in time then the marks will all be right there. (normally) If an engine is out of time and you only line up the cam timing marks it might be possible to attempt to...

Steve: Thanks for the informative lesson. I have the same engine and have yet to check mine. I have heard it is rare to find one out of adjustment but a good idea to check. I believe they use the bucket shim and purchasing a kit would be required if adjustment is needed. Would not look forward...