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Not the prettiest of installations... but hey, if it works, it works! Function can often times be more important than form. I anticipate that you'll probably make minor adjustements to this setup as you go along - that's usually how these "working ideas" go... but good on you for finding a...

I take it your "hatch" is on a hinge? If so, there may be more space between it and the "boat" than you're thinking. Meaning, a thin gasket, like I mentioned above, would probably be just fine. Easy enough and cheap enough to experiment with. Some playdough spread around the spot where the...

Hmmm. That's strange. It sounds counterituitive to the intended design of the water gutter. Maybe the gutter was formed wrong? Here's an idea I just had... Fill the gutter. Find the deepest (or the two deepest) spots. Shape a small, barbed thru-hull type fitting to fit into the channel...

I'm not completely sure of what you are describing, but a picture would help. However, you may be talking about a floor hatch that is screwed in? Like a floor panel that is covering the gas tank? Yes, that is completely fixable and a pretty easy job for anyone familiar with basic fiberglass...

If it's overflowing, it sounds like the boat is not level (or slightly bow high)? If it's level/slightly high, you would think that the water should drain out before it overflows?

I see there's a pretty deep water gutter around most of the perimeter. It must be the angle you are using the hose and the angle of the rain? Do you have a bow cover? Using that would certainly help. You could try a thin (1/4" or so) strip of weather stripping - maybe that would make the lid...

Well... "seem like" and "in reality" are often two entirely different things! :) That little filter is easy peasy. The translucent bowl just unscrews - there is a special tool, but you should be able to do it by hand. Try using work gloves, if needed. If you need a tool, be SUPER careful if...

Sorry, I meant Friendship. I'm so used to just saying "we're going to the island" :) Sounds like a plan!

No, you certainly don't! That's a nice area - tucked in around the back side of Martin's Point. Are you there year round? With a name like Gator Doc, I would expect you to hail quite bit further South! We are on the Island (most of the inlet/gut area that is SE from Martin's Point) and also...

Anything is possible. You might find a local welding shop or canvas maker that can modify the existing. What does it look like, now (post some pics)?

Don't get all "Superman" on the impact driver, though. Stainless heads pop off easier than regular steel. You may still buggah the head or pop it off, but I think this gives the best chance of avoiding having to drill it out. I'm personally not a fan of the sternsaver since nothing sticks...

As you were surmising, you most likely just need more leverage. If you use a tender, tie off tightly so you don't push yourself away. I wouldn't use a power drill as you will most likely strip the head. An impact wrench/drill... SLOWLY or even an impact screwdriver (the kind you hit with...

You can easily get the dry weights of the motors and boat from the respective websites. On Grady's website, add in the weight of fuel, water and holding tank based on the capacities, along with any accessories/options. Throw in a few hundred pounds, at least, for gear and such... another 50lbs...

Yes, exactly - a slipperier skid. Yeah, I figured I might add a few screws - or possibly a few through-bolts (to avoid screw pops over time) - but it sounds promising that the 4200 (I'd probably use 5200, though) sticks well enough to the composite stuff so I don't have to run a whole bunch of...

Once you find it and verify that the reservoir is empty (and filling it fixes the issue)... the next step is to find the leak as that fluid had to have gone somewhere. The most common leak is at the nipple where the line goes through the transom - often presenting as a leak on the inside. Next...

Thanks, Hook. I'm actually thinking of using this for another project, but that is helpful to know. We pull our docks up (for the winter) onto long skids made of dimensional lumber. I'm thinking the composite stuff might make it easier to slide them back into the water, in the spring.

You're welcome!

They're called "Twist Lock". Sailrite is a huge retailer of things like this. I'm sure they would have them.

A lot of this will come down to personal preference and the way the boat is being used. Generally speaking, yes, 140HP is enough for a small boat. Can having more HP hurt? Heck no. It really all comes down to how YOU will use your boat and your expectations/needs/wants. Take a test ride and...

Did you do anything to Azek? Like sand it with a course grit sandpaper?