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I've changed out the impellers in my twin Honda 90s this summer. No need to drain the oil to do the job. It's an easy job. The only difficulties that I had (and it wasn't really difficult) is that the lower unit didn't just slide easily off once I removed all the nuts. I had to gently...

There's room on the 25. I have twins and my transducer is mounted to the starboard side of my starboard engine, inside of the trim tab. I haven't had an issue with my transducer (currently an Airmar P66 triducer). I mounted mine on starboard that is screwed in to epoxy-filled holes as well as...

Reviving an old but relevant thread. I added a $40 manual wiper to my center opening window last weekend. I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner. The install took 15 minutes. The window opens fully with no interference from the wiper arm at all. When not being used, the wiper parks to...

Center manual wiper

I love my 25 and would absolutely buy it again. When I was first looking for a boat, I was only looking at 25s. Now that I've been around 22s, I would open up my search to include them as well. I do think the 22 is the best looking C-Dory of the bunch though. The proportions just seem right...

Hi Harvey, The link to the Coast Guard brochure was just the first link I found. The same information is in many places with more detail about it. My Standard Horizon vhf manual states that no DSC functions will work without the MMSI number. The MMSI number is part of the DSC message...

The DSC functions will not work without an MMSI number entered in to the radio. Most importantly, the DSC Emergency / Distress function will not work. Note the big red warning in the following document: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg534/sarfactsinfo/MMSIpamphlet.pdf My MMSI number is from...

A bird feeder. Sadly I learned the hard way that when you finally get rid of the damn birds that make a mess of your deck, spiders come out in force. Got rid of one problem to gain another. I do find that the spider spots are easier to clean than blackberry-riddled bird droppings. In...

I have the Standard Horizon HX851 (waterproof, floating, gps, DSC). It got excellent reviews and is recommended frequently which is why I chose it. It is pricey though (~$225). The vhf radio works well (used it frequently prior to installing 2nd fixed mount). My only knock on it was that the...

+1 for me.

Hops and Props. I happened to see the following on the SBS site while getting hotel info: http://www.seattleboatshow.com/sails-ales.html

Thanks for all the replies. Both drying and heating are reasons for getting the Webasto, but if I had to pick one as most important it would be the drying. I can always put on a heavier coat, but the darn foggy windows are a royal pain as is the general dampness. Adding to Greg's point about...

Thanks for the info Dave. Maybe your setup is the common method and why I haven't been able to find any other pictures of intake thru-hulls. Bob....I wish the Webasto (or Espar D2 for that matter) had the concentric exhaust / intake hose like you mentioned, but unfortunately they don't. If...

I just got a new Webasto AT 2000 which I'll be installing in the galley cabinet. Obviously I'll be routing the exhaust directly through the side of the boat near the other thru-hulls (sink, head discharge). But I'm having a hard time figuring out where to route the combustion air intake. I...

I'm sure you know this, but just make sure that whatever lights you might add aren't mistaken for additional nav lights. For example, could a new side flood light appear as a second mast head light to someone approaching from port / stbd?

Hi Rob, The easiest way to figure out if you have an issue is to count the number of full wheel turns, hard over to hard over. The Baystar system states that it should be 5 full wheel turns, lock to lock. http://www.seastarsolutions.com/products/hydraulic-new/outboard-new/baystar/ If it...

Follow Up. But my mind initially went to the same place as yours and got quite a chuckle.

It's relatively straightforward. Google Maps allows you to create your own maps. Under "My Places" you should see a "Create Map" button. You can click that button or just below it is another link to "or create with classic My Maps". One difference between the two is the formats of GPS data...