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I think that together we got it right. Sorry for snapping a bit. I have been trying to find parts for a trailer that should in normal times be easy to find. Alas, it's not meant to be:(

And how would you know when you are napping or fall into a coma that the combustion was incomplete? You do make a point about CO2. A combo detector is a better idea than just a CO detector

You could tell from the wiring on the back if it was intended for a two tank (and two senders) configuration but unless you are electrically savvy, I can't explain since there are several possible switch configuration For sure though, if you fuel gauge currently works now but doesn't when you...

If you use any combustion based heater in a closed area (including drop curtains) , you should have a working CO detector for your safety

I guess we don't have enough info to offer the possible options. Is your boat launched and hauled for each trip? If not, how long is it in the water typically? What kind of water, salt, brackish or 'fresh'? The scum line can get different kinds of staining. It depends again on the local waters.

The lower units are different. For a CCW you need to change the LU. I am not sure if the LU casing is the same but that should be easy to look up. It just so happened that I just read the Suzuki motor brochure and learned that the 250 and up motors can be run CW or CCW. To convert to CCW, you...

It will work but may seem odd to others:) The handling will change a bit in the respect that tendencies to prop walk etc will be in the opposite direction. Depending on where you dock, that may be an advantage or a disadvantage. If your hull has a tendency to list to one side during high torque...

Try running with the gas cap off. If the primer doesn't collapse you have a tank vent issue. There are other areas that can be the cause, like internally collapse fuel lines. You need to start at one end of the fuel plumbing and check flow. First check/replace the water separator spin on filter...

Although the 232 is a lot lighter (maybe 6500+ lbs loaded) than the 305, it still has a 9-3 beam. Many states would also require permits to trailer it.

If someone were going to give me a boat, I would take the newer one! (especially if the newer one was a 2014 and the older one was an 87.

What exactly are you trying to clear? Are there screens that are gunked up? If so, the easiest and a bit scary thing to do is remove the anti-siphon valve and/or elbow and using a stiff wire or metal snake, push hard until the screen tears open. Any pieces of screen if loose will just sit on the...

Where were those holes? Top or bottom surfaces?

One additional thought. If you use E10 gas and will for the refill, don't add any of the treatment you mentioned. Just add some fresh gas, say 20 gallons and see how things go. Continue to add gas in smallish batches till you are confident that all is OK. The reason for adding small batches is...

Just curious; How do you know the exhaust was replaced? Did you get a motor survey and was the motor scoped? I assume you got a written report on the survey. Were moisture readings taken and if so, were the readings included in the report? Did you sea trial it? That is a heavy hull and...

You have a bigger problem than a bad bilge pump if you almost sunk the boat. If you have a big enough leak, no normal bilge pump will keep the bilge from filling so first step is to address the water issue. It is possible that you have small leakage and it just built up over time and if the pump...

Forgot to add: Carry a spare water separator and engine gas filter as well as the tools to change them if needed.

Absolutely possible that the o-rings allowed water to seep in. I would siphon/pump out the water on the bottom of the tank. Probably no need to toss all the gas. Patch the hole for now bit I am not sure if I would use marineTex. Maybe it's OK, it's just not what I would think of first. I would...

Interesting project. I am not sure I would go that route especially since I don't drink coffee:) I guess I would have the gen set looked at first but it is probably shot. Since you are planning on two batteries, I wonder if there is a 24 volt option for the inverter. That will help a lot with...

Be careful using a solvent and then vacuuming the tank. If the solvent is flammable, the vacuum may cause an explosion. Shop vacs and the like are not explosion proof!