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I wholeheartedly agree. In my opinion, the ability to make adjustments on the fly, and to engage the trailer brakes independent of the tow rig, are significant benefits over any surge brake system.

As someone that has actually towed a 16-foot C-Dory Angler (both heavily and lightly loaded), as well as a heavier (and even more heavily loaded) 17-foot Arima Sea Ranger with a short-wheelbase vehicle, I'm going to chime in... I'm not going to address the legal requirements for two reasons...

Hey Bob - Got a link to that article?

I put three blocks of ice in the bottom of our Pelican cooler. When we get back home, we pull the ice out and throw it back in the freezer to use on the next trip. So far, those three blocks have lasted through three 3-4 day trips. Might have to replace them for the next trip... My only...

Pffft.... the new 200-horse ETEC-G2 weighs 69 pounds MORE than the new 200-horse Yamaha. Nope... not impressed.

The bilge pump resides in the space between the tanks, does it not? I would think that one would need to keep that safety item accessible...

There is an internal spring in the wiper arm that provides tension. As far as I know, that spring isn't adjustable. If you aren't getting the blade to sit down on the glass, you likely have a problem with the hinge (near the motor, not the blade) binding up. this could be due to corrosion or...

Now, then... you need to figure out why one of your main circuit breakers has tripped... hopefully, before it inconveniently reminds you about it on the water.

Making fire in an internal combustion takes fuel/air, compression, and spark, all properly timed. Checking for even cylinder temps as the motor is warming up will indicate if there's fire in all cylinders. If one is cold, then you can check for spark. (Using a tool like BrentB linked to makes...

One question remains unanswered - is it firing on all cylinders? Begin with a cold motor - take the cowl off - start the motor (either on the water, or on the muffs) - as the motor is warming up, touch your hand to the motor on each cylinder (near the spark plugs works) - are all cylinders...

Thanks for the input so far, guys. I'm hoping to get some more input on this before I order new trim tabs... Anyone else want to jump in?

That's interesting, Forrest... The same sized tabs that are basically ineffective for me seem to work well for you. I wonder if there's a substantial difference in fore-to-aft balance between our boats at play here...? Your Honda 200 weighs almost 200 pounds less than my twin 90's. Plus, we...

That's funny, Jack. If I had only known... if I had oooooonly known. :roll: I don't know about ditching the motors just yet. I really am going to give the twins a fair shake. And, thanks for the input on the tabs (I hope your drink didn't get too warm while you were out checking for me...

NewMoon - Thanks for the input. The 26-footer to which you are referring is a Bounty 257, not a C-Dory or Cape Cruiser, correct?

I'm sure Tabman could offer some sound advice about tab size in general, but... 1) I'd feel a bit awkward asking the Bennet rep for advice about my Lenco system, and 2) I was hoping for some real-world experience regarding how the various sizes of trim tabs are working on this particular hull...

NORO LIM - That's a valid question. I don't have Permatrims on this boat. I did have one on the Arima before I re-powered it (I just couldn't bear to drill into the anti-V plate on my shiny new motor). Before the re-power, I tried it both before and after I installed the trim tabs and found it...

My 26-foot Cape Cruiser currently has trim tabs that are - in my opinion - too small. They are 9" long, and 12" wide at the hinge. This is the same size that I have on my 17-foot Arima, and they work well in that application. But, on the CC, they are virtually ineffective until they are deployed...

cwthayer - I sent you a PM.

Based on my personal purchase decisions, I think that statement is spot on. My recent purchase of a 26-foot Cape Cruiser bears that out. The 23-footer would have been sufficient, as would have the Marinaut 215, except for the lack of an installed head. What I really wanted was a Marinaut 245...

WOOOO HOOOO!!!!! My NAVMAN works again!!!!! Yesterday (that's right... YESTERDAY) at about 8am my time (noon his time) I called Tom at Indigo Electronics in Virginia and placed and order for a DIY repair kit for my NAVMAN 3100 FUEL unit. The kit was delivered to my house in Alaska TODAY at...