CD25 Repower

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FL Dan
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Re: CD25 Repower

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Bob: I'm curious on one thing... after the notch modification, do you pull the starter rope under or over the traveler?
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Re: CD25 Repower

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FL Dan wrote:Bob: Excellent! Thanks. I was thinking about lowering the metal (aluminum?) angles, re-drilling their holes in the well, etc. However, I may just go your route. The notch would be easier. I'm thinking about redoing the bracket (the wood) with a couple pieces of thick plywood epoxied together and sheathed in fiberglass. Take care.
The mount on may last CD25 was very flimsy when I bought her. I don't know if it was original or not but I had it beefed up and lowered before she was splashed. She had also come with an old 9.9 monster the soon replaced 6hp 4-stroke. And that engine spent most all of it's time on the cabin sole...
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Re: CD25 Repower

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FL Dan - I pull the starter rope over top of the traveler. It is a clear pull - the bottom of the hatch actually touches the top of the motor, so it is above the level of the traveler.

Bob Gephart- Savannah
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Re: CD25 Repower

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Thanks Bob and Mike!
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Re: CD25 Repower

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PS: The primary reason I kept the outboard in the cabin was due to brackish water and marine growth. The second reason was to reduce drag when racing, and the third? Because I learned how to sail in and out of my marina slip... :D
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s/v KAYLA CD28 #318
2012 FLSTC Heritage Classic
Niceville FL
+30° 30' 24.60", -86° 26' 32.10"
"Just because it worked, doesn't mean it works." -me
No shirt + No shorts = No problem!
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Re: CD25 Repower

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just replaced my mount with all the suggestions found on this site. note: i added new backing plates of starboard and new SS hardware to boot.

the notch cut out allows my hatch to close but i find my tohatsu doesnt run well with cover down.

any other tohatsu owners find issue here?

adam
S/V Velella .... CD 25 moored in Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, NY
Sailing long island waters since 2009
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Re: CD25 Repower

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Check to see if you have an exhaust port above water. If so, you probably need to attach some tubing to it that you can route under water and aft of the stern.
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2012 FLSTC Heritage Classic
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Re: CD25 Repower

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Dear CD owner,

Are you saying the exhaust port might be the issue for poor operation with hatch closed?

Adam

Could you PM me if you have time to explain further.

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Keith
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Re: CD25 Repower

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If the exhaust can't exit the well and there is poor ventilation in the well then the oxygen in the well will be replaced by carbon monoxide and there will be no combustion. I had this problem on my Yankee Dolphin 24. I tapped a pipe into the exhaust and put an exhaust port on the transom then connected the two with flexible hose and the problem was solved.
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