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Tim~OR-IDA
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Initially Posted - 10/06/2001 :  20:41:05  Show Profile
I just purchased "Surprise" a 1984 C25 standard-swing. She is in pretty good condition considering that she sat in the Florida sun at Key Largo for the last 18 months with out being touched.

My questions:

I have the old OMC motor mount, but it is
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Bristle
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Response Posted - 10/06/2001 :  21:56:57  Show Profile
Welcome, Tim...

Key Largo to Eastern Oregon--that's a trip!

I'll pick a few questions, and others can pick theirs...

1. I've been trying to research engine mounts for the new Honda 8 I'm buying--similar in weight to your Yamaha. Fulton has anoth
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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 10/07/2001 :  13:37:34  Show Profile
My boat uses a metal, telescoping, bracket to hold up the aft end of the mast when trailering. It fits in the gudgeons on the transom, so I always take my rudder off, a practice I recommend anyway, since it becomes the lowest part of the boat and is subj
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 10/08/2001 :  11:27:50  Show Profile
Hi Tim,

Here's a couple ideas: 1) I agree with Dave that Marine Tex is great for filling small holes. You can match color fairly close and it does a good job where you don't need strength or structure.

2) For a repair in your "cockpit riser" - you
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 10/08/2001 :  19:16:02  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
Tim,

first off, congratulations. You will receive numerous opinions and answers here on this board. I have been around for about 2 (give or take) years now and if I can tell you anything, get as many opinions and methods as you can then weigh the be
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Mark Maxwell
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Response Posted - 10/08/2001 :  21:38:36  Show Profile
Welcome aboard Tim,

I was where you are (new owner) last year. You will find this forum to be a valuable info resource. The best thing is that when you ask a question you'll usually get several responses from which other questions pop up. The worst thi
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 10/09/2001 :  10:04:50  Show Profile
I have been struggling with the same problem with my rudder. For about four years I tried filling the crack with epoxy, but it just split out again each year. Last year, I bought strap aluminum (about 2 1/2" wide, by 1/4" thick), and through-bolted it wit
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I bought a balanced rudder from Catalina Direct two years ago and it elimininated excessive weather helm as well as making it easier to steer especially in heavy weather. I have not noticed any additional drag, in fact with the reduced weather helm I beli
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I bought a balanced rudder from Catalina Direct two years ago and it elimininated excessive weather helm as well as making it easier to steer especially in heavy weather. I have not noticed any additional drag, in fact with the reduced weather helm I beli
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I bought a balanced rudder from Catalina Direct two years ago and it elimininated excessive weather helm as well as making it easier to steer especially in heavy weather. I have not noticed any additional drag, in fact with the reduced weather helm I beli
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