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For what you're doing - just guesstimate. You can measure while the boat is in the water along the deck and get close enough. Or, honestly, even take it off (I'm assuming you won't come in so hot as to ram into your truck!). Just watch that the bow keel doesn't contact a crossmember in the...

Edson. Period. When it comes to something like this there is Edson... and then there's everyone else. Don't even bother looking at other brands. I've had one for about 7 years on this current boat (have had them in the past, too).

The only way the pump would run is if the float switch is activated or partially shorted out. Do you have a manual switch at the helm for that pump? That would be another reason. But... are you POSITIVE that it's NOT running while the engine is on and maybe you just can't hear it? Either...

I bet there's something going on with one of your brake pads. That shouldn't happen.

Family, I agree with you. One can follow the specs blindly and, of course, there's nothing wrong with that. But on the flip side, I know what is safe from not only personal experience but from working in the marine industry for nearly 35 years. I've owned many different vehicles and the...

Can you explain better what you're saying? Or proofread better before you hit "submit" :) I want to make sure I fully understand what you're saying. Specifically, what is "litkecand"? But... in the meantime... -- Yes, of course, you can lift the motor off. -- Be ready for the area to paint...

Even if Spectrum did go back that far, it woudn't match anymore. There's too many years on your boat (sun, time, etc) and your gel is now a different color than it was in '73. As noted, it would have to be custom tinted - which is hard to do since it dries to a slightly different color...

OK, it was a bit confusing there when you mentioned the PT&T wasn't working... but what you really meant was the SWITCH at the engine wasn't working. In hindsight, telling us that part or telling us that it was disconnected for a while since it wasn't working would have been good to mention...

That test, alone, does not decisively determine if it's fresh water or salt. There's still other ways both salt and rain water can get in. The first thing is as I mentioned above. Then proceed with other tests to narrow down the possibilities. BUT... you could taste the water...

I'm not following what you are saying. In this post you are saying that PT&T has not been working for months... but in previous posts it was. Replacing the cowling tilt switch (what we were just recently talking about) is not a costly thing - so, again, I'm not sure what you're getting at...

It "could be" moisture... but it's probably lower down on the possibility list. Start with seeing what happens with it disconnected. Give it at least a couple outings to see if the problem stays away. Slop the connections with grease - then add tape if you want to. I guess the replacement...

Correct. Don't worry - you don't need any special directions. It will be VERY obvious once you look at it. Just follow the wires. It will take you less time to figure it out than it took me to write this :)

Of course, the flip side to this is that IF it was all original (but we know it's not)... it's 40 years old and STILL working! Can't complain about that, either.

So I take it you have NOT had this boat from new, then? You are way mistaken on making an assumption and blaming this on Grady. Way, way, WAY mistaken! The boat is 4 DECADES old! There could have been who-knows-how-many previous owners.

Good idea - easy enough to do to first eliminate/prove that variable.

Sure! The reason I mentioned Pettit and Sea Hawk, specifically, is because I know Hamilton's carries those. I've personally used both, as well. Similar performance.

Sounds like a sticking relay - probably the "up" side which is why the engine isn't moving.

I'm in similar waters to you (Friendship, ME). Easiest solution is to use something like Pettit Hydrocoat Eco or Sea Hawk's SmartSolutoin (or really any copper-free... hence the "eco"). Any of those should go over whatever you have there currently and be friendlier for the environment...

What year is your boat? Have you had it since new? How many previous owners if not? That looks a lot more like a previous owner's work.

Thanks, Dog. I've worked with SB a number of times - but that is helpful to have a better idea of what's involved in "making it fit". I appreciate the follow up!