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Good thinking on using the PVC trim board! Not that it matters as I'm sure the glue you used is doing just fine, but since it's PVC, PVC cement could be used, as well. I recently built a "floor" for a skiff (behind the aft seat) out of a large piece of PVC board and PVC glued "chocks" of PVC...

Yeah, pretty much all of the manufacturer's have a VERY "CYA" recommendation for filter replacement - especially since the intro of ethanol and the findings of issues related to that. CYA being the key word there...

There are two schools of thoughts on that, I suppose. Replace it "just because" or wait till there's an issue since it's a simple job and can be done on the water. Even replacing it every year doesn't mean it won't clog up quickly - if you get water in there (failed gas cap seal, for example)...

No question about it! It's like that "while I'm there, I might as well..." And you end up rebuilding half the boat.

Nah, it's a good show! I was worried that when Top Gear got cancelled because Jeremy couldn't control his fists, that that would be it for those guys. Have you seen all of the Top Gears, as well? It was on air for a long, long time.

I bet Mcmaster Carr (or similar) would have nylon, polyethylene or PVC blocks that you could shape. Any of those would work fine. Smear a good thick layer of 5200 on to the tank, where the blocks will be. That way any water that gets trapped between the block and the tank won't cause...

Looks like you're on top of things. :) Here's a thought... and I don't think this would really cost all that much at a local welder... -- Weld a some tabs - say 3 on each of the long sides - so they stick up enough to allow for a hole where you could use a screw to secure the tabs to the...

Just an FYI... It "sounds" like you may be overthinking the securement of the tank. It really doesn't take much to properly secure the tank. What KY did is perfect. Besides, you want it a little bit loose - if you try and secure it too tightly, something will break. A little room for...

Merc/Tohatsu/Yamaha... Yeah, there were collaborations all over the place - and I believe some are still going on. But there's too many of them to list as it wasn't as simple as (for example) "Merc bought all engines from Yamaha". Because it was much more intricate than that and it...

There's really not much we can do in this instance, via a forum. It's all going to be mostly guessing. Looking at it in person is the best way. In other words, all we know is there is a "sound" coming from somewhere. That sound could be from the engine, or it could be migrating up from the...

So... not as "simple and inexpensive" as you first stated? I was going with the simple/inexpensive approach as I thought that's what you were after. And then you disappeared for 2 weeks without answering any questions! :) Sure, you can do a splitter to hose inlet fitting(s) - that's just less...

Dude, what the HECK are you trying to say? :)

What does it look like under the hood? What does the prop look like? I assume you checked these things, but I didn't see it written... There's definitely something amiss there. I'm at a loss to think how something in/on the engine could have been initially damaged. But there could be...

It might be hard to create the proper upward loops without the hose kinking. You'd also need to make sure it's not putting undue stress on the pump nipple. But as far as whether or not it's OK for water transfer... sure. Personally, I'd just get bilge pump hose.

I'm guessing the weight difference between the 6cyl (assuming a duo-prop drive) and twin 225's or 250's is probably going to be 200lbs to 300lbs (the diesel being heavier). But since the weight is further forward and not hanging off the transom, I wouldn't think you'd have any scupper issues...

I bet it is a very stable boat - with all that weight down low in the hull. What drive setup does it have and what year? Do you have a link to the ad?

Looks good!

Actually, the butyl stuff would work REALLY well in that situation. It's not as soft as you are thinking. But if you haven't used it before, I can understand the apprehension. I'm sure your RTV will work really well, too. Sometimes, when I'm using caulk in a situation like yours, I'll let...

Dips to the upper 20's won't harm anything. Not cold enough for long enough, especially since it's in the water (radiant heat from the ocean). Now, if it gets colder/longer... -- OB's are totally fine - just give them a few minutes to fully drain before tilting. You can leave them down, if...

Overkill much? :) If it was too far tucked under to use a regular phillips (or stubby), a phillips bit for your ratchet would have worked very well, without the possibility of stripping. Of course, that's not to say that buying a new tool is a bad thing... which it NEVER is! :)