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I was just up in Canada this weekend and after spending most of the time dealing with house related issues, I did get some time to look over the boat and see how things were. I was able to see that I don't have a hole in the back floor, just forward of the aft bilge. As there was some water in...

Joe, thanks for the informaton. Now that I understand the perpose of the Thrust Washer, it should be real easy to see which one it is. It's got to be the washer they call the "stopper". Thanks Again. Jim

Anyone install a Piranha 4 Blade Prop on a Suzuki? The instructions say to not use the Thrust Washer, just the flatwasher. Well the prop assembly has 4 different washer types, none called a Thrust washer in the service manual. From the prop nut i have a washer, spacer, propeller, stopper, and...

Tom, i'm doing the same project with a Suzuki, but i have yet to start. I got the NMEA 2000 wiring, 2 fuel flow gages and a 4 in. Multi-Function Gauge from a guy on TheHulltruth. I had to buy the NEMA 2000 to SeaTalk conversion cable (which was the biggest hassel) as Raymarine does not seem to...

I little low in the water? No?

Jim, the stuff we are discussing really is not effecting in integrity of the boat. As a prior owner of several large Sea Rays I would say the things we are dealing with are somewhat minor, but because of the boat size, the type of people that tend to buy these boats and the overall layout of...

Good Information on where the stringers are. That tells me I don’t want to center it forward on the floor lined up with the drain hole. As my boat is in Canada and I’m in New Jersey I won’t even know if I have this water problem until I get up north again, at the end of the month, and check...

I was actually thinking of putting the access port on the top of the floor with a flush mount round access port. The type that screws down and has a big O Ring. It would be in the raised section prior to the drop off, in the center and forward of the gas tanks. That way I could inspect the...

Guys thanks for all the additional info. From what it sounds like even if I don’t really have a hole at the end of the flooring aft, I would want some type of access, a sealable plug or inspection plate to validate you’re not dragging around water and to make sure the caulking at the aft...

I just noticed this tread about water under the floor on 2007 22” CD’s. I have a 2007 and I’m now wondering if I have issues that I have to address. I never noticed whether I had this aft hole in the floor just before the bilge, but now I’m wondering if some if this bilge water I was finding...

I have a Mazda Tribute, which is really a Ford Escape. It has full time 4 wheel drive. Under normal conditions it’s front wheel drive unless it feels road slip. It then engages the rear wheels and or traction control. On my Tribute there is a button on the dash to lock in the rear wheel drive...

Well I got my FCC license today. Took less than a week to get and the $160 license fee is good for 10 years. Overall a good experience. All is well. Jim

I don't have a 25', but on my 22' I have an 18HP Nissan which weights 115lbs and I don't really have any problems. I did mount it on the port side to balance the load of my batteries and myself at the helm. I would think with the increase in size and beam of a 25' and the weight of a 5-6 HP, you...

I'm using Allstate and they are insuring the boat and I even keep it in Canada in the summer. They are charging me about $500, and it includes towing, $10K for electronics + $15K motor and $40K hull, with replacement coverage. Now I have never filed a claim, so who knows whether they will give...

Well I just registered for some type of license with the FCC to get my MMSI number. It's a pretty easy process once you enroll in the web site and get a user number to access the web site. The only problem it's a $160 to apply and get the license and MMSI number. That seems steep, but I guess...

As we are on this topic, anyone have an idea where on the FCC site you go to get the MMSI number? Also to make me legal, as i also go into Canada all the time, what license i have to apply for and where that is on the FCC site? Thanks Jim

Thanks Matt. This gives me a good amount of info and with the manual I have should let me get the job done. Really does not seem that hard, but this is my first outboard and with no dealers around i want to make sure i don't mess it up. Have a good day. Jim

I have a 2007 Suzuki 115 HP 4 stroke and have never change the Impeller and don't currently have any issues. I only have 35 hours on the motor; it is used in salt water, but has only been in the water for an elapsed 4 weeks in the last 3 years. The other times it sits on my trailer. I was kind...

I bought a 18HP Nissan 4 stroke thinking was going to use it on my 12’ dingy first. Well it was a little heavy for the dingy and somewhat scary with all the torque. I now use it as a kicker on my 22’ plumbed thru the normal fuel system and electric systems. I get 5-6MPH with the 18HP kicker and...

I guess I have the same question as a previous owner. I have a 2007 22' C-Dory with the factory installed thru hull wash down system. Is the general consensus we should remove the strainer and piping, redrill and undercut the hole, epoxy and reinstall everything back or did C-Dory create a...