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Weather turned snotty so don't feel so bad, hopefully have it out of the shop by next weekend and after I stuff a plug of money in the proverbial hole.

When I picked up the poppet valve from the dealer had a chance to talk with the mechanics and got the impression it wasn't going to fix my problem, and it didn't. So three-day fishing trip planned for this weekend cancelled. Took the boat to the dealer and left it, hopefully they will have a...

Indeed, I often feel like a blind squirrel when looking for answers. First time this happened I called Murcery customer care and was told it was most likely a senser or thermostat issue, no mention of a poppet valve. When the problem reoccured after installing a new $150 thermostat I asked...

Hit it on the nose most likely it's the poppet valve. Never heard of one until last Friday when I called Mercury customer service, have the part on order and hopefully it will fix the problem.

https://youtu.be/TydI3L9jqi0 See above video, motor would overheat above 3800 rpm. Temp would rise above 210 and tiger alarm and digital overheat screen on Mercury smart gage, would actually reduce RPM automatically. After about 2 hours went back to normal. ..steady 148 to 152. Thinking...

As soon as I'm around the breakwater I engage my autopilot. Oue 22 we didn't have one, the 25 came with one, and I have to say is the best feature on that boat.

A common site around Lake Hood here in Anchorage, the largest seaplane base in the World. Mostly made from 4x4 trucks, you see them all around the lake.

Intuitive for sure but I'm still a fan of the https://bigkahunashowers.com. I have the 3.5gal modal, it's adequate for what we do on a weekend or two to three days out. Heat some water on the stove and poured in and you have a nice warm shower. The spray is not really intense but that's good...

Pritty much how it works for us also. The 22 was way more quiet then the 25, especially after I applied the Delta T insulation.

Okay it doesn't look like I have a fuel leak, what a relief . The boat sat in my driveway for 3 weeks, I was only able to add about one and a half gallons of gas before the tank was topped off; which is about right because it was sitting lower in the stern then when I filled it at the gas...

Jason, I personally prefer the hydrostatic offshore inflatable PFDs. You get 35lbs of floatation verses 25 lbs for the less expensive inshore non-hydrostatic. Not much different in size just a bigger co2 cartridge and a bit bigger bladder. The hydrostatic are not necessarily more safe they are...

Yes, fortunately my 25 has the one piece floor access cover over the tank. When I fuel it's always at the same gas station on the way home and I always try to park in the same direction because there is a slight grade next to the pumps, so I usually fuel the boat facing uphill. If however I...

So thinking I may have a slow fuel tank leek. If I leave the lazarette hatches closed I smell a slight gasoline odor when I open one, when the hatches are left open I can't smell anything. So now I would like to pull the entire fuel tank and inspect it along with replacing all the lines. On my...

If you don't have an autopilot one would be beneficial even with two good arms. If you put the autopilot remote to the left you can most likely stear with your bad arm and free up your right arm to throttle and return the wave to other passing boaters.

I know the anchor locker is way bigger on the 25, same year as the 22. Perhaps the larger one on the 25 was a factory mod for the first owner.

Granted the 25 has tons of head room, but only standing not sleeping. My 22 had more head to toe room in the v birth than the 25, I'm 5'10". So if you don't plan on sleeping that's not a problem. I love my 25, and for me there is enough room up forward. Just think a 6'4" individual might...

You couldn't rent a good pair of night vision goggles, or maybe barrow from a buddy. Just a thought. :smiled :wink

You will love that unit I have the same and you'll be surprised what you can get for your old electronics. I fetched over $800 for my old E80 Ray Marine gear on eBay.

Replacment wiper blade inserts from auto parts store, about $10 to $15 for set; just cut to langth and slide them in. Problem is they are getting harder to find, most are sold as entire blade now.

I cannot agree more with this quote , spend the money and have the boat surveyed buy a reputable surveyor. Additionally, do some research on the surveyor also. My current 25 had a number of issues I overlooked because I did not know what I was looking for. Plus I think that we can all agree...