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A bit off topic, but many of you have experience in this area. I'm converting my 25 to a twin outboard configuration and I'm currently in negotiations for a set of new old stock Yamaha 150 HPDIs. 2005 models, new in the box. The potential savings are significant over new models. Yamaha still makes a...

I don't know of a specifc source, but you might try calling Boat Recyclers in Wilmington. 6824 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28405-9723 (910) 793-8890 Beau Johnson may know a source as well. He has boats hauled occasionally. He has done some work on my 25: Johnson Custom Boats, Inc. 6820-A Market St....

Another SW product that Ian was using for tanks/bidge on his 20:

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If you are considering a rebuild, you might want to move up to the 496's. Reset the clock with modern engines - fuel injection, closed cooling, electronic ignitiion. This set up is said to get much better gas mileage than the carbed 454s. Something to consider if you plan to keep the boat for the lo...

How does one "lovingly pack" something?? Or should I ask...

A little nudge here, a little nudge there and pretty soon they've reached their goal to eliminate recreational fishing. Of course, it's all in the interest of "safety". :wink:

Bridge for sale...cheap!

Big (300) single with a jackplate or port-a-bracket is my current plan. I run quite a bit in shallow water. I can't justify the extra expense of twins when the modern outboards are so reliable and powerfull.

Spencer,

Send me an e-mail and I'll forward to Russ. pandc2(at)verizon(dot)net. Sometimes it takes a while...

That boat must fly with twin 225s. Twin 175s would be more than enough and should be just under your weight limit. What type of bracket are you using?

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Walt, Fluids will always try to move towards equilibrium. Assuming that the tank is vented, no check valves and the upstream system is not 100% sealed, the fluid will flow as the ratio of the column heights. Tank low - flow to tank. Engine low - flow to engine. The air may be coming from the engine ...

Exane is the defacto standard in the transit railcar and locomotive industries, though similar product is available from other suppliers. some data: http://www.electrowire.com/exane-1068a-2000v/ The tinning spec is ASTMB33. We use these multiple strand cable in areas of high vibration and where rela...

Another technique is described by System Three: http://www.systemthree.com/reslibrary/literature/Outdoor_wood_finishing.pdf I am using this technique for my B25 woodwork. HVLP spray of the varnish costs saves lots of time. Also, you can stain the wood before applying the epoxy seal coats, just let t...

That's a great application for Ipe. I haven't noticed excessive tool wear with the Ipe wood I've used, but Ipe is a generic name for many different wood types from that area of the world. You never know what tree it came from! I think lignum vitae (ironwood and other names) has similar mechancial pr...

It's like a race to see who cuts down the last Teak tree. Same thing happened with Honduran mahagony. I'm using Ipe for outdoor furnitrue/decks and spending a lot of time picking through african mahagony stacks (lots of "crap" being shipped over here) for projects. I am considering Iroko for my B25 ...

Mack, Metro Plating is the only location I found in the DC area: http://www.metroplating.com/ The owner's name is Steve. He loves boaters - says they always pick up and pay on time! :-D I had some small parts re-chromed for my B25. Price and initial quality was good. I can't vouch for longevity as t...