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PaulM, Have a local canvas maker make your top. You are welcome to contact me directly for the information on mine. My top uses aluminum tubing, which I though would not be capable of standing up to the abuse of weather and wind, but it has proven me wrong and works well. My top slides into...

The folks at Atlantic Marine are wonderful! The boat is ready for me to take home and break in the new outboard. PS, they are installing and or working on two Arima's, a Rosborough and several other pilothouse boats. The Arima was purchased locally and is being repowered, to be shipped to the...

Honda 200 Corrosion

After purchasing the Cape Cruiser 3 years ago, I spent several months going through the boat and related systems. Some of the work done, was to update systems, some was to fix issues and a lot of it, was general maintenance. There was not a lot of fuel in the tanks, so I drained them, flushed...

Water in cylinder during the last several outings

Honda 200 hp, wasted, beyond repair

So... Spent the last few days, trying to find an outboard. Without being concerned about the brand, had zero luck. Suzuki, not available till June. Tohatsu, (Honda rebadged), not available till July. Honda, not abatable till June. Yamaha, not available till May - June. I looked at a few used...

T.A Bauer, I am the third owner of the boat. The first owner was meticulous, but only owned the boat for 2 years and the family had to sell the boat, due to the owners health. I am also meticulous, so it goes without saying, the second owner, did not flush the outboard, after each use. I got...

Today, I was able to head over to Atlantic Marine, to take a look at my engine, with the heads removed. The block's cooling passages is wasted away, about 70% and even more in several locations. The hole in the right head is about 3/8" diameter. Without much else to say or look at, I told...

T.A. Bauer, I was referring to the larger/highest HP outboards as being rebadged Honda's. The outboards below that are indeed Tohatsu.

Starcraftom, You you correct, larger Honda's are also rebadged as Tohatsu (decals and paint color is the only difference).

I got all of my lettering from this company and the job was perfect. www.doityourselflettering.com

I had posted this last week and now have a follow-up: "Osprey was misfiring, last time out... Yesterday, pulled coils and plugs. lower plug on starboard side was fouled, with rust on the last few threads. Not good! Took boat off of lift today and put on trailer. Have an appointment with a...

Osprey was misfiring, last time out... Yesterday, pulled coils and plugs. lower plug on starboard side was fouled, with rust on the last few threads. Not good! Took boat off of lift today and put on trailer. Have an appointment with a Honda shop on 2/16. Hoping a new outboard is not in my...

Rob, Thank you for posting the information, on the progress of Sea Pony. Now we all want to see photos, so please post them, when you have an opportunity. Lastly, I am interested to see what your solution was for the defroster.

Karen, Too bad that you are on the left coast, as this outboard fits your current needs… http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php

Karen, Too bad that you are on the left coast, as this outboard fits your current needs… http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php

Monica and Howard, Congratulations! You will not be disappointed with your new boat and will enjoy numerous adventures. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

Karen, Having the throttle higher up, would certainly make adjustments easier and I agree that having the shifter in the front will save the reaching. The 2.5 and 3.5 (no reverse) Tohatsu 4 stroke (rebadged Mercury, Mariner, Nissan and Evinrude), do not have a high thrust prop option and the...

zuunami, Just purchase for a reputable source, such as Defender.com, or Boats.net and you will get the best price and not get burned.