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Hey Marco Flamingo I used the pvc lumber the same way, as a battery shelf under my port seat and as a 'dam' to stop water from getting into the seat boxes. My seat boxes have the access opening on the inboard sides and about a two inch lip. At the forward part of the seat box where it drops...

Hey Jack Keifer and Jackie, I apologize for my brief answer last night but I was having computer issues. For whatever reason it took twenty minutes to write that answer! Any who, I used pvc lumber purchased from Lowe's. I first heard about it on This Old House. It can be worked like wood...

Hey Jackie, I used pvc lumber purchased from Lowe's. They have it in 1X2, 1X4, 1X6 & 1X8 Same dimensions as wood. I don't have any drain holes at all. Spuncopper

Hey Jackie Kiefer, The access openings do face inboard so as to stow whatever you want/need, etc. with a lip to prevent water from entering. I'm talking about the approx. 1/2" to 2 1/2" opening that faces forward at the base of the seat box that makes up a slightly raised area where you...

Hey, I have a 2007 cruiser and I'm not very impressed with the way the seat boxes are installed. Especially since they are open in the front allowing water to get into the box when you wash down or if it ranis and everyone sits in the cabin making it bow heavy. If you look under the boxes...

You may want to read: 12 Volt Bible for Boats, 2nd Edition, by Miner Brotherton: 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook, by Edgar J. Beyn: Understanding Boat Wiring, by John Payne. You can probably find them in your local library or order them from any number of marine catalogs or over the...

Littlebear: Thataway has provided additional info concerning weights that may help you with your decision. Good luck and be safe. Spuncopper

Poor man's sunshade. Towel and four binder clips

Thanks! I needed that!! :lol:

Hey Littlebear, Here's somethings to consider since it is obvious you'll be towing. These weights are for the hulls only, doesn't include engines, trailer, gas, water, gear, etc.: CD 22 Cruiser: 1925 pounds CD 25 Cruiser: 3602 pounds Venture 23: 3020 pounds Tomcat 255 Cat.: 6000 pounds...

Littlebear, From what you said about half-day or day cruises, day fishing trips with an occasional overnighter a CD Venture 23 should be more than adequate, especially if your family is close. My one concern is how comfortable are the children not only on the water, but in the water? It...

Hey, Give Brownes Point Marine Service a call (800) 338-0645. Or Wefings they're a Suzuki Dealer too.

'Gunkholing' in a Lake Wateree cove

Hey thataway, It sounds like your son may have Blue Seas Systems, Add-A-Battery. I installed the Mini Add-A-Battery system on my CD 16, it more than meets our modest requirements If it is Blue Sea Systems they have wiring diagrams on their website, www.bluesea.com. I have found they will...

Marco Flamingo... that was well said and I agree 100%! :lol:

Hey jbrosecity, Here's what worked for our weight distribution between my wife and me. She weighs approx. 120 and I weigh approx. 180. I mounted my house battery under the port side seat box. The battery plus the cable runs put us on a pretty even keel. With a 4 stroke, 50 hp Suzuki...

Hey Tom On Icarcus, You might want to purchase The 12 Volt Bible For Boats by Miner Brotherton. I believe there is an updated but even an old one will give you the basics. Be safe. Spuncopper

Thanks BrentB, I usually purchase parts from Browne's and I verified the part via their website and... eating a little crow here, sigh... I went to a website that sells parts cheaper but that's about all. I'll call them Monday and grovel a little. Spuncopper

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