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What model boat? Post a picture of the seat and the underside (slider).

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Old or newer, you should still routinely inspect the tank and bilge as best you can. On an older hull, where age of the tank is a concern, I would definitely consider tank replacement if I were doing extensive restoration but not just for the heck of it and I didn't suspect any issues based on...

Unlike just about all boats except the latest model years have open air vented gas tanks. Tanks in autos and newer boats are 'closed' and have vapor recovery systems. In the case of 'sealed' gas tanks, the outside air does not get 'pumped' in and out as the ambient temps and more importantly the...

I knew this topic would get argued to death:) May I ask what the goal is? Is it to reduce water contamination of the fuel or is it to reduce potential corrosion of the tank?

The addition of an access plate is fairly common when a scupper hose or fitting needs replacement and it isn't east to get to. Just adding one for possible future need is not common at all.

This topic comes up every fall:) I think that the location of the vessel, specifically the local weather is a big factor. I am in the NYC area where normally winters are cold and humidity is low. The sun is low in the sky and that also reduces heating of boats. I have stored my boats for 15...

I haul and store with whatever gas is in the tank, usually about 1/4 tank, this year both boats will have more due to less boating last year. One thing that is important in my mind is that you add the stabilizer before you pull the boat, preferably before the last outing. That allows the gas and...

Search for the title Dirty Arm Rests by fathergoose. Look for the post by DocStressor and his method of spot removal

Do you hose off the deck and seats? That could explain water in the box if the box door leaks or the seat pedestals leak.

If the deck surface is NOT non-skid, a moisture test with the appropriate meter should tell you if the coring is wet especially when readings are compared to surrounding areas. Moisture test on non-skid surfaces are more difficult to get accurate readings. Note that an air gap under the deck...

Some tugs and 'non directional' ferries use a type of propulsion called a Voith Schneider propeller. It allows propulsion in any direction, can allow the vessel to turn on it's center and is quite an interesting device. Look it up.

On Myotherboat, the switches are not labelled. I know which motor is powered by which switch but as to whether the starboard switch is number 1 or number 2 is not clear. The accessory buss is powered by the port motor switch. I suppose there probably is a standard as to which motor is motor 1...

Doc, I guess I stand corrected. I also see that your new valve seems to be working well:)

This new symptom is odd and has to be related to something you recently did. In any case, the first step would be to verify that the coils are good. You can swap one from the other bank but I advise against pulling off the plug wires and leaving them hang loose. Get a cheap spark tester. Check...

On the 208, the port tab is mounted under the swim platform(shelf). Depending on the tab you choose, you can find that you don't have enough vertical distance for the tab actuator to be installed correctly. In those cases, Bennett has a model with a shorter length actuator. I am not 100% sure...

The electrolyte is a gel. not a liquid

The later model 208s weight about 200 pounds more than earlier model due to ballast added to compensate for the extra weight of the 4 stroke motor. As to gross weight, bigger is better to a point but too big can be a problem mainly because higher capacity trailers are typically longer. You need...

Along the same line; Instead of a bigger pump. if you want extra security install a second similarly sized pump with the float a bit higher. To make this second pump really redundant, wire it with separate feed from your other battery. It will need the installation of a second through hull for...

About 35 inches bunk to bunk, or 61 inches bunk to bunk. The narrowing spacing is probably the best for your trailer. The spacing isn't supper critical. What is more important is the positioning of the hull lengthwise on the trailer. The neutral spot give or take would be to start with the hull...