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Dennyo, I do use a strap to keep the genny tied to the boat while running. I usually cruise at 15 to 16 knots and have not seen salt spray in the generator area when the water is smooth. If it is rough I usually stay anchored in a quiet place until the water calms down. I also have a chain in a...

This is my example of the Ultimate Stowable Generator Platform. It is made out of 3/4 inch Starboard (available from West Marine) and stainless steel flat head countersunk screws. I can remove and store the Platform and Honda 2000i Generator away from the boat when not in use. Do not ask for any...

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Check out the wiper motors that are installed on your boat and if they are made by Marinco, buy replacement parfts that are Marinco. Buy the parts for the unit that is stalled on your boat. Briggs and Stratton parts will not fit on a Chevy. If you have problems with customer service at West...

Here is the scoop on windshield wiper blades. I have a 2008 CD-25 and they installed the Heavy Duty Wiper Motors model AFI-1.5 made by Marinco. My units take the 11.5 wiper blades. I work part time for West Marine and in the current 2009 catalog on page 427 are all of the parts and info about...

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A do it yourself $150.00 water pump impellor change/replace/repair can cost much much more if things don't go right and easy. An old outboard repair guy told me "Its best to leave those jobs to those which knows what they are doing". I agree with him. When it is time to replace my water pump...

Here in the Gulf of Mexico the waves are most of the time manageable. We are in the Northern Gulf near Destin. 1 to 2 feet is fine and 3 to 5 is on the edge of not going out. When the weather report says 3 to 5 feet I have found that means the waves are going down 3 feet from level and going up...

I bought a used 2000 Toyota Tundra with 4-wheel drive for $9999.00. We need the 4-wheel drive to pull the CD-25 out of the boat slips here in Florida with the sand and algae on the boat ramps. I do not use this truck for much else and it is only used to pull the boat from the house to the boat...

After being a sailor for many years and many different sailboats, the last being a Hunter 33'. I was very sad :sad to finally sell. If you want a sailboat this is a test to see if you would really like one: set a large fan in the bathroom blowing on high into the shower, get into the shower...

Nice article on how to fix a problem. I am somewhat scared about the quality of gas we are buying today. However, I have a fuel/water separator filter in the line coming from the 100 gallon gas tank before it goes to the engine. It has been a year since I bought this new boat and last week I...

:D For Plasteak go to http://plasteak.com/osc/index.php?cPath=1_30_75 as they show their stuff. I keep hoping that West Marine will stock and handle this stuff as I am a Sales Associate and could buy it with my discount. When my carpet wears out I will replace the floor with this Plasteak. :D

:D Marc, I just signed in and am looking forward to your info. :lol:

I am very happy :D with my 2008 CD-25 and Suzuki 150 hp motor. At 1600 rpm I travel about 6 knots at almost 7 mpg. At 3500 rpm 4 mpg at speeds of 16 to 18 knots and at 5200 rpm 2 mpg at a speed of 33 knots. This boat/combination seems to have the right power/performance ratio. I travel with...

I have been a member of the United States Power Squadrons for over 50 years and have taught 100s of safe boating classes. I have a 6-pack USCG Captains license and a Z-Card. I have a vast amount of experience and I too can still get into trouble. The problem is someone with lots of money can buy...

:D I have been to the Dry Tortugas several times by sailboat. I now own a C-25. I am thinking about a trip there going along with a group of sailboats. Traveling at their speeds I get about 6.5 mpg at 6 knots. This means I could travel 650 miles on a tank of gas. If they need help getting off of...

:lol: My first car was a 1930 black 2-door Chevrolet. Gas was 23.9 cents a gallon. We did not much worry about gas prices then. :lol: