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After I bought our 2008 22 cruiser with Honda BF90D a couple years ago, in running the boat it felt like it was dragging a parachute. Adding a Permatrim helped, but not much. Honda 90 was mounted in the next to lowest position, so I raised it one hole to be next to highest position. That was...

My 2008 Honda BF90D is due for 100 hour service (check valve lash etc), and and the idle needs to be adjusted (it never goes below 1000 rpm and should be 750). Can anyone recommend a certified Honda service dealer in northern California who has consistently provided excellent quality Honda...

I am looking at fastening a 4-rod fishing rod rack to the ceiling of my 2008 22 cruiser, high top. If the high top is cored I would use screws which would penetrate about 5/8 inch into the top, but I'm not interested in drilling a test hole which would pop outside if the top is not cored...

Hi C-Brats-- Shortly after purchase of our 2008 22 in June, I noticed some fine cracking across the entire bottom of the aft side of cabin bulkhead. I attributed it to less-than-fastidous build quality (like the numerous nonstructural gelcoat cracks) and was not too concerned. After a recent...

I recently had an outboard mechanic mount a long shaft 6 horse Yamaha kicker on my 2008 22 cruiser. I wanted kicker on the port side to help keep the boat balanced. KISS- no fancy electric tilt, electric start, alternator, or attached steering. Mechanic told me he would be using a bracket. When...

Hi. I am looking to improve the mid-range performance of my new-to-me 2008 22 Cruiser. Specs: Honda BF90D (60 hr), and also Yamaha F6 kicker which adds 60 lbs to the transom. Has Bennett trim tabs 12" wide (across the transom) x 8" deep (fore-aft) (I don't see this size in Bennett's current...

The high quality of all modern outboard brands has been discussed here. I live in a remote area, far from factory authorized service dealers for all brands except one. I would appreciate opinions on the best brand(s) from an owner-maintenance standpoint. Some possible factors: -Availability and...

Are the Triton C-dories significantly lighter than prior builders due to vacuum bagging the hull and other components? If so, how much weight is saved? (Examples of weight savings by model?) From what I have read, vacuum bagging has significant weight and strength advantages. This would have...