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rhys
Joined: 31 Jan 2004
Posts: 19
City/Region: Lake Union, Seattle
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Island Flyer
Photos: Island Flyer
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 Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 11:50 pm Post subject: New Power and New Heat |
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I just picked up Island Flyer yesterday and had the pleasure of making a 70 mile run with a new Mercury 90 hp 4 stroke and Lenco 12x12 trim tabs. What a difference from the Johnson 70 that was on the boat before. Those trim tabs are amazing how they smooth out the ride, a little chop, a little nose down really makes a difference. Trimmed out at 5400 rpm (Aluminum 3 blade 13 3/4 x17) she peaked at 33kts (photos in Island Flyer photo album).
I also just installed a Wallas 125 stove and find that the lid vibrates when running. Does anyone have any thoughts on how to hold the lid down more tightly? A strap or a latch were some thoughts I had. Thanks in advance.
Rhys 
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Anita Marie
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 826
City/Region: Oak Harbor
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Anita Marie
Photos: Anita Marie and Little Buddy
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:33 am Post subject: |
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Hi Rhys,
I saw your boat at Twin Bridges Friday sorry I missed you. Glad to hear that the repower is working for you. I am also glad to hear that the tabs are working.
As far as the lid vibrating I would guess at 33 knots everything would shake. Only kidding, I havn't heard of this problem, are you sure the cabinet is secure. It may be the be causing the vibration. |
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Chuck S
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 309
City/Region: Cleveland
State or Province: OH
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Amelia Anne
Photos: Amelia Anne
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 6:54 am Post subject: |
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33 knots?  Ya sure you don't have the GPS set to MPH? The water must have been like glass!
-- Chuck |
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flagold
Joined: 23 Mar 2004
Posts: 951
City/Region: Abbeville
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Dawg-E
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 8:46 am Post subject: |
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| Glad to hear your Merc is an improvement. I have also been very pleased with the 90 4-stroke. Quiet and can be trimmed up to the degree that kayakers were shocked when I took it up the full length of the Weeki Wachee River in FL. There's no wrong choice for a motor nowadays, but this one will operate extremely shallow. |
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rhys
Joined: 31 Jan 2004
Posts: 19
City/Region: Lake Union, Seattle
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Island Flyer
Photos: Island Flyer
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 11:47 am Post subject: |
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Chuck,
That was knots. It was glass and I may have had a slight tailwind .
Rhys |
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KenMcC
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 133
State or Province: NM
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Photos: Vivien C
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, rhys,
I think the 125 and the 95 are basically the same unit, with some minor internal exceptions such as fuel pump feed tubes.
The lid on my 95 DU sits tight, and doesn't rattle. It has a couple of polymer bumpers that keep it from rattling.
Is it your stove cover, or could it be the starboard window?
Those things rattle like crazy, at least in my '99 Cruiser.
Ken |
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