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Kelly & Mike, Congratulations and welcome back to the C-Brats community.

KRC, When I replaced my vertical Lewmar windlass last year, the relay got mounted behind my steering console. The one that was removed, was the same model, but its relay and switch were combined as a unit and were much smaller than the new one with a separate relay and switch. One thing that...

Krc, My Lewmar windlass stopped working last year. After extensive troubleshooting, before taking the windlass apart, everything stated that the motor was bad. I ordered a motor and upon receipt, removed my windlass to repair it. I found that the gearbox was damaged. I ordered a new Lewmar...

Hunter, I recently purchased a 1 year old boat, from the Northwest and it came with a trailer, that was of construction and quality, that I have not seen in years. The trailer brand is Genesis Trailer and if I wanted a trailer made to high standards, I would absolutely purchase that specific...

Doug, I mess with a lot of outboards each year and I use a simple handheld tach, to just idle and also check rpm at various intervals. My experience is that the older tachs are not accurate (pre NEMA 2000). I have a very inexpensive handheld tach and I have used it on hundreds of outboards over...

Doug, are both props the same diameter and pitch.

This is the grease that I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WL ... UTF8&psc=1 You can coat all of your electrical connections with this. I use it almost daily, for my outboard repair hobby and even for household chores. What I did not mention, but others have, is that I first clean...

Silicone grease. It’s synthetic, won’t damage plastic or rubber products and is a dielectric.

If any C-Brat ever needs to install a brass drain plug tube in their boat, feel free to reach out, as I have the installation mandrel that draws both inside and outside of the tube, in properly. I can mail the tool out and you can just return it, when you finish the task. I will also provide...

I overhaul and service dozens of outboards each year (its a hobby). Almost all parts are purchased from boats.net. It is the most reliable and timely service that I have found. Sometimes I purchase from local dealers, but it usually takes several weeks more time and cost but 20% more...

Dave, Can you post a photo?

Sam, PM sent…

Sam, I'm not in Delaware and have a 26, not a 25, but it is on a lift in my backyard and always welcome for walk though/inspection. I too looked at a Rosborough, but decided that I liked the overall performance and layout of the C-Dory line.

Colby, When I was about to purchase a 25, I was surprised to see that the 25’s that I looked at, had deck hatches that flexed and leaked badly. My 25 Parker had one back aft on deck and I replaced it once and for all with a proper hatch to walk on, which was aluminum. My 26 has no hatches aft...

Alex, Thanks for stating your name… I wished you were closer to me, as a teach people how to maintain and perform major service to their outboards…. Best regards, Steve Baum

ATPNW, It would be great if you would say what your name is... Otherwise, I feel like I am only talking to a machine. As to your oil leak: 1. Take a sample of oil from your dipstick and a sample of oil from the stuff dripping out of the lower unit. Touch it and smell it to ensure that it is...

ATPNW, All of the failures that I have seen, that are as you described have been the seals at the base of the crankshaft. See parts number 7 & 8 on the attachment. https://www.boats.net/catalog/honda/out ... -gear-case PS, just had two outboards with the same issues over the last several months...

KevinMc, On my 26, I replaced the original hatches with Imtra So-Pac SPA-40155 (white). I purchased mine from West Marine, but shop the internet for the best prices. http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php

Brendan, Congratulations on your new boat! I know that boat, as I found it at my friends marina and sent out a post to let everyone know that it was available. That was the first high top that I had seen... Now let the new adventures begin. If in Hampton Roads, on the Elizabeth River, you are...

WZ, Give a call to Atlantic Marine, they are wonderful people and truly Honda outboard experts. They specialize in selling and installing Honda's to the military, as well as to commercial and recreational boaters. They are also the go-to for rebuilt or new lower units. www.atlanticmarineva.com