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OK, gotcha. So, yeah, if you're just looking to get things smoothed up a bit, then definitely don't sand too far. But I would try and get it at least to a point where the blue is thin enough that you can check for blisters. An occasional, small one here or there is no big deal, though. But I...

Good! I feel like we had this conversation (and that recommendation) a while back, but I couldn't find that thread - maybe it was with someone else. Regardless, the second suggestion I would have had was to run the regular cap, but with the fuel cap off. That will also tell us good info. Try...

If you read his post, he can save $200/month by doing this. Plus, there's no real "hacking" going on - it can all be reversed. But, for him, as he mentioned, it's worth it - and in the end, that's all that really matters. Hence the saying "to each his own".

Ah, but... if the engine is turning over, then the ECM is getting power - so I guess technically, that would still be "live". That said, I'm by no means a Winky expert!

Make it easy on yourself... just make the hole bigger! A zip bit will make quick work of that - or even a jig and hole saw if there's room to set the jig. Do you have any marine stores nearby? Give them a call.

Wait... your first post was an hour and half ago. So in 90 minutes you went from "asking" about what to do... to already doing some of it? What was the purpose of asking? :) The blue is simply another color of bottom paint - it is not a barrier coat. If you're then seeing normal looking...

I know what you're trying to say, but... proofread much? :) I second Seasick - get it from SIM (maybe ebay for used ones?). Andy and his wife are very nice to deal with. One thing to note about the OX66... it does not STORE codes - you must have the Winky Blinky hooked up while running the...

That'll work, Fish. As long as you have them on your workbench, figure out where the screws will go and do the "drill out and fill with epoxy" thing now. Make sure to run a bead of 5200 under the entire outer perimeter of the block to avoid water getting underneath.

If you can't find a block already glassed in place (still use good sealant... or drill out and fill with epoxy)... Wood should be glassed, otherwise it will rot and you'll be left with a do-over. Marine ply will probably last the longest without being protected. You could epoxy or 5200 a...

If you want a really nice ladder, check out GG Schmitt & Sons. They are a top quality company and have excellent customer support... and their ladders come with a lifetime warranty. They even have a couple ladders where the bottom rung is the widest one. Some of them have a handle that is...

The assembly might actually come out easily. I can't say for sure as I'm not there to look at it, but check it out - the service manual isn't always correct. If I would have believed my service manual and what everyone was saying on forums (most were just re-spouting what they heard somewhere...

When we sleep in the boat, we never sleep directly on the cushions, anyways. So, for us, we weren't concerned about having a cloth-type material. So with the same idea that you guys are saying about keeping them clean, I had mine made with vinyl - medium gray with dark "Grady Blue"...

Yup - I don't disagree with you. I was really just mentioning it as a "cover all your bases" kind of thing. However, if I recall correctly, the USCG concern about leaking fuel onto a battery is actually about the battery case, itself, and over time the fuel deteriorating the case. But that...

Unfortunately, my projects aren't so interesting as my boat is 500 miles away from me. So I've been relegated to projects around the house... ;) KY, just a quick note... "technically" the location of your battery is against the USCG regs since it's below a fuel fitting. I know you probably...

Had I thought of it at all, I would have mentioned it!

Good - glad the extension idea worked. I guess whether the tilt cylinder will tilt far enough forward will depend on the clearance at the bottom between it and the boat. What about the hydraulic line? But it will only take you a couple minutes to figure that out. Are you sure you don't want...

Just an FYI... typically connections fail before the pumps. Make sure you are using high quality connectors and adhesive shrink tube. Also use the marine, tinned wire everywhere - regular wiring corrodes, even under the sheathing.

Sometimes the simplest solution is not always, at first, the most obvious. Good thinking!

70% of that cushion still has some life left in it - why get rid of it, now? Let it live a full life! Does the bottom of the cushion have grommets/drainage holes? Look for the screws to be in those holes. Otherwise... could it be thru-bolted? Put your phone (on video) up there (through the...

Yup, I agree with that... IF the person realizes it in time!