Recent content by Chuck S

Amelia Anne

Thanks for all the responses! :beer After pulling and pushing I was able to determine there was a set screw holding the arm to the shaft. Had to work at to get it out -- not much room on the foredeck of a 16 Cruiser. Still couldn't remove the arm even without the set screw. I have a...

Thanks for both notes! -- Chuck

Thanks. The arm is "press fit" with no fasteners I assume. -- Chuck

Still finishing up repairs from the raccoon damage. Just discovered the little beastie either chewed or clawed the rubber on part of the steering wheel (along with eating the radio mic cord, etc.) This is what I have (photo doesn't show the damage). Are these standard parts (shaft, etc.)...

Just about finished with the repairs from the raccoon damage... (and sorry to be a pest!). Just how the heck (really wanted to use a stronger word!) do I get the wiper arm off the motor to replace the fried wiper? -- Chuck

Thanks for the fast responses! Am I correct this is the AFI 1000 with the 1-1/2" long shaft? I see lots of them on line with 2-1/2" long shafts. I'm probably going to need the entire kit with arm if my impatience gets the best of me. 8) The raccoon was still in the boat after I trailed...

Hi Everyone -- Been a couple years since I've been on line here! Need some help with Emily Hope ('03 16 Cruiser). My starboard electric wiper is dead. Boat has been un-used the past year and I think the raccoon that tried to trash the boat (all cleaned up nicely) hit the wiper switch while...

27 gallons of mogas is about 170 pounds, or about 100 pounds more than a pair of 6 gallon tanks, and shouldn't overload a 16 Cruiser. Moving the battery forward, though, will cut transom area weight by about 60 pounds ao you can do this for a minor 40 pound weight increase. These are...

Battery power is directly related to the weight of the battery. The amount of lead (or other metal). Lightweight batteries are lightweight performers. The only benefit Optimas have is their very sturdy construction. Great for offshore powerboat or off road racing. Not much power for running...

Yeah, I blame him! Why didn't he replace the plug on HIS boat? -- Chuck

We had thru-hulls on our sailboats for the engine coolant, depthsounder, and speedos. Sailboat hulls rarely allow transom mounted things like this. A big Allen wrench on a drill will carve out the hull core and this resultant space needs to be filled with a good epoxy intended for this...

The NYS Barge Canal is a very sedate trip. But unless you circumnavitate Michigan to the Chicago River there's no access to the Mississippi River. Why not start closer to home? The Allegheny River is navigable at least up to Pool 9, about 62 miles above Pittsburgh, and there is probably...

Takes very little amperage to start a Honda 50. I don't recall the amps, but I've got one battery on my 16 Criiser and it's a Group 24 deep cycle. Not dual purpose starting/deep cycle. Seems to be handling the small load just fine. I'd think a pair of deep cycles would work just fine with...

I had the Honda-branded foil on my motor and it seemed to lift the rear of the boat excessively. The Permatrim performs better on my 16 Cruiser. -- Chuck