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So I just got back from a week long outing at Sekiu. The twin BF50's are still running great. Upon getting home and flushing the port motor, the over heating alarm went off. I was in the cabin and was able to turn off the motor within a second or two. I had a helper out back of the boat who...

Thanks for sharing your stories, what an adventure. Have you got to do any fishing along the way?

If I recall it was a bit more powerful and had better frequencies for depth.

I have the 94USV. There is nothing wrong with the GT54 that I am aware of. They have a newer model with better side scan now, the GT56. I think they are just clearing out the old inventory. I ended up selling the GT54 that came with mine and went with the GT51 (i think thats the model) as it was...

Personally I wouldn’t want to put that much trust in a GoPro. Aside from the short battery in live mode, I find it sometimes is grainy and can be a bit choppy or even delayed in live mode. Maybe that just mine though, I think I have the Hero 7’s. Another alternative to consider is adding some...

Nice work, really enjoyed it. You gained a subscriber!

What a cool trip, looking forward to your postings

Yep all seems to be well after firing it up and running it for a bit. Thanks all for the help and suggestions!

It looks to seat flush on the insert yes. I’ll double check before I fire it up.

All may not be lost after all. I removed the little rubber boot inside the thin wall spark plug socket and was able to get a firm grip on the hex (I know this has risks). I can’t be certain but I didn’t hear/feel the porcelain touch the socket. Either way I plan to reinsert the boot once the...

Well unfortunately the time-sert went in a little misaligned. The sert doesnt sit completely flush on the head by what looks like a thread or two. This causes the spark plug to be positioned off just enough that i cant get a thin wall 18mm socket over it. Contemplating my options here...

Thanks! I just bought an attachment that should allow me to do this. Also, for any future member who comes across this. I spoke with a rep from Time Sert and for the Honda BF50 / NGK DR7EA plug they reccomended their M12x1.25 Spark Plug Thread Repair kit with Inserts p/n 4212-125

Thanks for confirming my thoughts that its relatively easy, ill be sure to watch out for those shavings/burrs. Any suggestions on a kit? I see helicoil and time sert (time sert claims to hold up better). My plugs are NGK DR7EA, threads are 12mm and reach is 19mm/.75inch.

Well it looks like whoever changed or checked my spark plugs last jammed one back in and stripped the threads. This is the first time since I've owned the boat I've had to check them. Has anyone attempted to fix this before? I see there are a few tools I might be able to use such as a helicoil...

I just did this the other day and used 3m 4000 as well. Ive heard people recommend life calk/seal too.

Thanks for the discussion all. I have been using 12 gauge outdoor extension cords and think I will continue to use this method instead of shorepower. Although I might make the Harvey modification and get a 12 gauge 10' cord to leave in the gunnel/bulkhead hole so I dont have to fish it out after...

Ive used the boat twice since the end of September. Typically during the winter months here in WA, I don’t see myself using it more than once a month Oct-March. The reason this got me thinking of a different way to do it was it was such a hassle trying to fish one of the extension cords under...

Hi all, I am wondering which option is best here. Currently I am running two extension cords to the boat from my house. 1 extension cord for the trickle charger, and 1 for the dehumidifier. I recently came across a marine shore power pigtail adapter, I am thinking I can run one extension cord...

Hi All, We've had our 2006 Cape Cruiser 23 with twin 2005 Honda BF50's for around a year now. Fished hard this summer and recently went through the end of year maintenance. I sampled motor oil from each outboard and sent it in to Blackstone Laboratories to have it analyzed. The motors have...

Thanks for coordinating this. I may have a couple to submit this year. Really enjoyed last years calendar, our first with the boat.