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FWIW- In my youth I preferred inboard/stern-drive (diesel/gas) over smelly, gas guzzling, and persnickety two-stroke outboards. I am now a total convert to late model four stroke, fuel injected outboards. OB engines are not only located outside the boat for more space, especially with a bracket...

I agree with your fellow 'looper'. In my past experience with single engine boats I found moving 'stuff' forward really helped in getting on plane faster. On Lake Powell it saved me from buying a new prop given the high altitude power loss. If I have four passengers in the rear of the cockpit...

Great to have you back Larry! :thup

I have never owned a boat that has received so many 'nice' comments from others. Be it in a service station, at a marina, or cruising a small cove, everyone has been really nice in their comments and questions. I have had several people comment that my C-Dory is their favorite boat on Grand...

I concur. I'm not sure my NOAA sticker is waterproof, and while it took about five minutes to fill out the application, it took weeks to get my sticker from NOAA. I was just thinking a NOAA web based application process would provide faster results and quicker coverage versus government...

I prefer using the commercial grade ring type connectors that use high quality clear shrink wrap. I add a dollop of dielectric grease to the screw connection and have never had an issue.

FWIW - I received my NOAA decal last month for my PLB, but it was a new issue not a renewal. Seems like the process would be much easier and quicker via the internet versus manual processing and snail mail. I could have easily printed the same decal and added some laminate for moisture proofing...

FWIW- I'm impressed by the construction of my 30 amp SmartPlug and the firmness of how it attaches compared with my old Marinco system. That said, there is big difference between a 50 amp system and 30 amp system. The 50 amp system uses two hot legs of alternating current to reduce the load on...

Are you certain the new grease seals were seated properly before installing the hubs?

"During the first 48 days, there was rain on 40 of them" Wow! What a good time to own a C-Dory :P

My concern is not so much the transom but rather the steering input forces on the hydraulic system. I have ordered two and will test on the trip to the Mississippi gathering

Wow! $780 on-line

Don't forget your armor plating when you attend the Mississippi gathering. My wife is blond and will be hunting for you :lol:

Pat, FWIW i encountered a similar issue on my Tomcat. I could not find evidence of a leak but after several months I finally ran a white paper towel under the steering box behind the bulkhead below where the all the wiring is located. An O'ring just behind the steering wheel was seeping. I...

Phillips 66 one gallon 5606 @ $33 dollars on Amazon. Same design can I use to buy when I was flying helicopters.

Given the deal you got, sounds like you can relist it and use the profits to get what you want down the road. As to not knowing a 22 foot boat is behind the truck, I was referring to the truck, not the driver :thup

Congrats on the 'new' truck. You did good. It won't even know the 22 is behind it

IMHO your 15k rated F-250 is more than enough. As to boat maintenance, I'm very impressed with todays generation of four stroke outboards. My boat has Honda 150's with 2500 hours, and based on the service records and my experience, they have been pretty much bullet proof. I do not use any...

Yes, a non-diesel will pull your 22 with no problem. I pull my 255 with an F-150 with no problem, and although I'm 70 I actually enjoy driving the rig, have no problem parking, and have driven it cross country with no issues, If you have ever pulled a 40 foot RV fifth wheel or towed a car/toy...

I just can't understand the reluctance to buy personal locator beacons. A floating ACR beacon is often on sale for $200. The only thing you have to do is unfold the antenna and press a button and your GPS position is relayed via satellite to search and rescue. Not only are they notified exactly...