Recent content by donnie10f

For Christmas, my wife made a sock for our furler jib. Our furler jib does not have the sunbrella edging sewn to it and so this should work. The sock has velcro edges and grommets and is hoisted up by using the original jib halyard. Though the pics don't show, I also included a "backup" leader...

Thanks Glyn for your input. My bracket is the same one which came with the boat and it really needs replacing as the unit won't lock down. Periodically I find myself pushing the engine back down into the water. I really appreciate your chiming in. Donnie

Well today I replaced the 2 cylinder 2 stroke 8 hp engine with the 1 cylinder 4 stroke 6 HP. Though I am still in the break in period, I didn't bring the engine up to full throttle as per the instruction manual (not until after 2 hours of run time); I ran the engine today for 45 minutes or so...

Thanks for the update and pic. Not sure if I want to restructure and replace the mount though. Well, I've spoken to several around the marina and I was told to simply go with the 6 hp. I was asked how often would I run the 8 hp at full throttle and my answer was hardly ever. So really I never...

Hi Everyone, I've scrolled through the forum, but couldn't locate my question. So here it goes... I have a 25 plus with an outboard mounted to an adjustable stand. The boat came with an old 8 hp 2 stroke which now has been giving me problems. I've had the engine serviced twice, but it still...

Here's a pic of a scratch built model of our 25+

Thanks everyone for your input. I will do as suggested and not paint it. I've also decided to invest my six cent received during this thread- (thank you) in some cleaner/polish compound. Thanks Again- Donnie

Thanks so much. I figured leaving it alone could very well be the best option after all. Thanks Again.

Need a little help. We recently purchased a 25 plus which we've been cleaning and restoring. There are a few sun faded areas on the upper deck that I maybe interested in repainting; these are within the molded nonslip areas. Much of this is in great shape and I don't want repaint the entire...