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Pat , to clarify my last post, I'm not proposing to bed everything in epoxy, but to seal the core first, then bed the screw or fitting with 4200 or other appropriate sealant. West system suggests to bed major load bearing fittings in epoxy and that makes perfect sense, but the goal in my case...

This balsa core concern is also my biggest problem with the boat. I was convinced that the factory and dealers knew how to deal with it, but I have not seen any effort anywhere on my boat to properly seal the core penetrations. It is well documented here and elsewhere the simple precaution of...

Just a note on my earlier performance chart. As Les pointed out to me last year, the motor is clearly overpropped. The other chart had a 15" prop and better MPG, compared to my 19'". My WOT is now around 5400 and everybody is telling me to get it up to 6000 and let the motor breathe. I have a...

Mine too. First warm spell and a little out the top. Took a straw and drew out just a bit, and didn't have any problems for the rest of the season.

If you're going to have a switch control the stereo, then it's a good idea to run an extra conductor to the stereo that is hot all the time. That way the memory for the time and the radio stations will not be lost each time. I learned this the hard way, and had to re-do it. My other mistake...

Count me in as lucky # 13 as being interested in joining the group . I cruised that area last summer and had a great time, especially liked Chestertown.

A close look at that picture shows an extended pulpit and bow rail with the anchor passing through it instead of a bow roller. Does anyone know if this is a factory option or is it standard on the new 25's? Also spotted a wiper on the center opening window. How'd they do that?

This might be repeating some old info, but what brand of weight distributing hitch do you use, and does it allow the surge brakes to work properly?

I've had great results removing lettering on a truck with oven cleaner. It softens the lettering, but not the factory baked-on paint. Spray it on, wait a while, and wipe off with a rag. It will take several applications, so don't rush it. Zip-strip or the like will ruin the base paint also. Use...

Yeah, you are right about this. The bottom line is that the trailer frame should be level, with the boat positioned on the bunks for maximum support of the transom, and then adjust the axles fore or aft to give a tongue weight of 5 to 7% (as per Load-Rite), or as much as 10% if the vehicle...

Just another tip on tongue weight. If you change the height of your hitch on a tandem axle trailer, you should also check your tongue weight as it will change drastically with a couple inch change. As the hitch is raised, the weight transfers to the rear wheels and vice-versa. I have played...

Here's some inside info on the source of the wet cabin floors on the new 25's. As most of us know, the C-Dorys have their hulls and topsides glassed together all the way around. The problem is, the factory cannot glass the section behind the head. My dealer removed the starboard rub rail...

I traverse the Manasquan inlet every Wednesday as crew on a scuba dive boat. It is easily passable except when you have a strong tidal flow opposing the wind. Just time your arival to the tide, as it's a pussycat at slack tide. If I were you, I would stay inside for as much of the trip as...

David, I assume you mean to put the A/C unit in the locker and not the generator. I installed A/C in my 25 this spring and the first critical choice is the sizing. My dealer had a 9000 BTU installed in a 25 and said it was marginal. I put in a 12000 and found it to be just right, as it...

I just got back from a 505 SM trip on the Chesapeak Bay with my CD25/BF150. The boat was heavily loaded for cruising and conditions were great for half the week, and lousy to horrible for the other half. Saturday, we left Annapolis heading north in 2-3 foot seas, and it quickly deteriorated...

CD25 Honda BF150 Performance Chart I had received several requests for this info, so I thought I would post it here. Conditions on the Delaware river this morning; 70 degrees, no wind, flat surface, slack low tide, 2 people, 1 very large dog, half tank water, half tank fuel. Medium load of...

Has King Marine made patterns for the 25's?

OK then Les, how about the fact that all cars have a pressure/vacuum regulating gas cap to prevent air pollution. For those of you who care about the environment, (I don't have kids and live in New Jersey), it seems that if the gas is oxidizing and evaporating, it isn't getting any fresher. I...

More on the crack. The larger crack does have slightly rounded edges as if it might be a mold line or a gel coat lap area, but it is surrounded by smaller typical gel coat stress cracks. I talked to the dealer this morning and followed up with E-mails and pictures to him and also to Jeff @...

What about condensation? Do you suppose thats how all the water got in my tank?