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jrslost, getting back to your original question/challenge. There are several articles which will help to determine what the various battery make ups consist of and although some can be used interchangeably they could cause damage to the system if the wrong combinations are used. What I am...

I owned a 2006 90hp Etec and loved it. It was on the back of an 18 ft Olympic boat and I had no issues with exhaust fumes. I had previously owned 90 2 stroke Evinrude the was a little on the rich side so when I got the Etec I was amazed at how clean it burned and how little oil it used. I...

Congratulations for finding the boat you've been looking for. I've not owned a 16 before but have owned several Olympic boats along the way, one of which was a 16' and I believe it had a 70hp on it. I guess I have more questions than answers for you and maybe food for thought. To start with...

Hello Boondock, I have the 25' cruiser and as far as the chop goes, here in the PNW we travel anywhere between Port Orchard, Wa up to Nanaimo, BC where our Son and his family live. So needless to say we encounter a fair amount of chop. I find that the 25 handles it remarkably well. Very...

Well Dave, it's hard sayin not knowin. There are a thousand reasons why some folks aren't there. I think some of it may be the way the WDFW is scheduling the salmon seasons. It's hard to plan a fishing/boating vacation if you don't know when the seasons will be. Same goes with the crabbing...

I've got the 2007 25' and when Im fully loaded with 100 gallons of fuel and 20 gallons of fresh water in the tank and another few gallons in bottled water +2 cannon elec downriggers and weights and crab pots on board with supplies for a week out on the water the bottom of the scupper outlets...

Jay and Wrenny, thank you both for posting your wonderful adventures in Alaska. I've been following with a high interest in doing a similar trip possibly next year. We had to leave last Saturday for our Alaskan cruise (with Norwegian cruise lines) and I was hoping to view your pictures of Ford...

Yes Matt that is correct. Water is inducted thru the lower unit by the water pump impeller and is forced upward thru the entire engine head and is eventually discharged thru the exhaust system. The tell tale stream is only a small part of the cooling water discharged.

I had a similar set up on my last boat, 8 plait rode 1/4" HS chain running thru a Lewmar ProFish 700. I really liked that set up a lot. I now have the Lewmar 700 but not pro fish. I'm not sure the dyneema will work with these windlasses. I believe it is used with drum roller type windlass...

This might be a great time to check your thermostats as well as clearing the telltale tube. You'll get an idea of how much salt deposits built up inside the head. You may also want to run some Saltaway thru the engine after being in saltwater.

A big thank you to Colleen and Gary (Daybreak) for all the work they put into organizing this years CBGT Friday Harbor. Your efforts are much appreciated. I enjoyed the re-accounting of of Devons solo adventure on C-Ration to Alaska from Friday Harbor. That had to have been an exciting trip...

Here in the PNW we are blessed with a variety of excellent seafood choices all of which could be caught and cooked the same day. Locally I like Ling Cod baked or seared in cast iron skillet with various spices. Spot shrimp are excellent as well as fresh caught Dungeness crab cooked and eaten...

Just my own opinion and possibly overkill but I like to know where I am when I start out on something. I would change out the water pump kit and save the removed impeller for an emergency. Generally, if the rubber is not cracked, checked, and will regain its original shape (ie the legs...

I was asked by a friend who inherited the boat to help him fix his kicker motor. The situation is this; The motor is a 2016 T9.9 Yamaha, electric start, hydraulic tilt. The boat sat outside for a couple of years with the kicker motor in the tilted up position with the tiller arm up (and...

Here is another link that may help you identify your motor. You have to know a little about your motor to identify it, shaft length, remote control, eic . Once you've determined the model # then you can search the parts catalogue for a replacement. Hope this helps...

This is a example of what you get when you google identify model no of Honda outboard Honda Model Identification... BF2 Manufacturer Horse- power Model Year Shaft Length Steering System Market BF = Honda EX: 2 DX = 1999 DY = 2000 D1 = 2001 D2 = 2002 D3 = 2003 D4 = 2004 D5...

More info may help in identifying your boat to begin to be able to give a value. I wasn't aware that they made a 29' Venture. I thought that 26' was the largest Venture. Anyway more info would be helpful, such as year, electronics package, trailer, canvas, etc, etc.

JKSWOR, I did the search of the 'dry bilge system' and saw the video of the entire assembly. I see you have a 25' the same year as mine and I am wondering how this set up works. It seems to be a fairly low volume set up using a small diameter clear plastic tubing. Do you use this in addition...

Your link is active and working in the 1st post. This is a very nice looking 2009 25' Cdory with nice upgrades including the dingy and 5hp Tohatsu, led lights conversion, Manson supreme anchor and chain, auto pilot and more make for a really nice cruising boat at a competitive price range...

I also agree that a dielectric grease is the proper way to attempt to reduce corrosion. It would also be a good idea to have that cleaner to clean out the dust/grime build up occasionally. The idea is to prevent salt water from contacting the electrical conduction areas and the grease will be...