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I have a 2003 22 cruiser. The previous owner was concerned about safe bow access from the cockpit. He had the bow rail removed and installed a new rail system. This new rail consists of U shaped tubing with the open ends attached to the top front of the main cabin with a single vertical...

Lenny and Mark, Thanks!!!! Jim PS I have been using Startron Enzyme Fuel Additative at every fill up.

This will be my first time using the built in engine fogging system. Reading the manual it looks easy, Connect to a hose, turn on water, lift fast idle lever and start engine. After engine runs about 15 seconds lower fast idle lever. after outboard runs for about 15 seconds, raise fast idle...

In Dec 06 I purchased a 2003 22 ft cruiser from Cutter in excellent condition with a 2003 Honda 50. Because of the 50 it was very hard to sell and there was a substantial price reduction. Depending on water conditions on the Chesapeake it would run at 12 to 14 K at almost full throttle around...

Based on the suggestion from Matt Gurnsey, a 13" prop was installed. It now runs about 5400 rpm with a speed of 24K. However on the days I have been out, the Chesapeake Bay was not calm enough to trim out for top rpm. Also the forward idle speed is now about 0.9K slower making it easier to...

I have just replaced a 2003 Honda 50 on a 2003 22 cruiser with a 2010 Evinrude E-Tec 90. The trial run was 24-25 K at 4400 rpm. The idle speed at about 600 rpm in forward gear is 3 K. This is the dealer's first CD installation. He says the prop is 17" and will replace it with a 15'" which should...

Thanks to all for your help!!! I will be having a new engine (90 hp E-Tec) installed and will also have Bennett M-102 trim tabs installed. Jim

Many thanks to all for your advice!!! I have decided on the 90 E-Tec for the following reasons. Evinrude has as a 2010 incentive 'till April. Five year Warranty & part of the rerigging expenses. The engine does not requies a lot of maintenace for three years. And winterizing should be simpler...

I would like to put trim tabs on a 2003 22 cruiser with a swim platform. Reading the past posts it looks like the Bennett M-120 would be the choice. The sump pump in this boat is under the step in the cabin. At the the transom there is a plastic 20 gal fuel tank on each side and two battery...

We purchased a 2003 CD 22 cruiser with a 2003 50 hp Honda in Dec 2006. The price was right and the choice then was "No Dory or Slow Dory". The boat will cruise at 10-12 K and top out at around 14-15 K. We take day trips on the Chesapeake Bay and are considering repowering with a 90 to extend...

I have a 2003 22 Cruiser with a 50 hp Honda. It can run 15 to 16 k and I cruise it around 12 k. It will stay on plane at 10 k which is a good speed for a chopy bay. I purchased the boat for much less because of the 50. Both the boat and the motor had very low hours. I purchased it from Cutter...

Hi Tim, I checked the idle, it was about 500 rpm. Based on your instructions I adlusted the idle to about 1000 rpm (the manual says 950 +/- 50). The engine now runs well at idle and there is no tendency to stall as before. A correction for my last post, the engine ran well at all speeds...

Hi Tim, Thanks!! The engine does seem to idle or run rough but it slows down a lot when put in gear at idle speed. Usually this is not a problem. However on coming back to the marina it is necessary to turn and back the boat in tight quarters to position it for hi & dry takeout. This requires...

I have a 2003 50 hp Honda (with carbs) that is idling too slowly at times and stalls. Is this hard to adjust and what tools do I need? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I have a 2003 22 ft cruiser with a single 2003 Honda 50 used on the Chesapeake Bay. With two persons and a 65 pound dog it will run at 14 to 14.5 K at about 5200 rpm. The boat was purchased used at Cutters who before purchase, carefully pointed out the speed and passenger carrying limitations...