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PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:36 pm 
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Walt:
I found with my TI if I sail and pedal at the same time as I'm using my motor, I only need to run the motor at just above idle (way quieter), I have the same size tank as you and get around 3 hrs of run time per tank.
Just something to try
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:39 pm 
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An air test will tell you everything you need to know. Use soapy water and the lowest positive pressure you can.

When those round hatch seals are clean and not twisted, they are the driest seals on the boat. Ours stay underwater all day - not exaggerating! :lol:

A bilge pump might be a good project. I wouldn't want to carry 50-100lb of undrinkable water around with me. Even with a motor.

Bob- did your hulls suck extra water through the back when putt-putting around?


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PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:19 pm 
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Nohuhu:
Ever since I got this TI which is a 2012 model, whenever I go out and do my weekly 10-15 miles I always take in about 2-3 cups of water on calm seas, and maybe a quart or so in rough seas. I get that water both using the motors or not using the motors. I have no idea where the water comes in but I kind of assume it's thru the front hatch. I have had the boat out many times with 4 or more people on board, with a thousand lbs loaded the round hatches are under water most of the time and I do take on a little more water, but no more than a gallon ever. With the motors running the rear deck is always awash with water, not sure if any water comes into the hull from there though.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:27 pm 
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Bob
I had a lot of water going into the rear well the first time I tested my outboard ,to fix the problem I installed a plash guard in between the motor and the rear well that did it no more water . Here are some pictures I used a plastic mat as a guard .
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=52724

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:58 pm 
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Dan:
Excellent idea, I think I will try that, with the twin engines I do throw a lot more water onto the rear deck, and your right, I'm sure it adds a lot of extra weight to the boat.
Bob


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 9:14 pm 
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Here is my version of a mount for the honda outboard motor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu9C1rMudMQ&sns=em


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PostPosted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:54 am 
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Nice setup Walt. I do get a little more water inside the hull. I put it down to the holes for the rudder lines or the rear hatch. I kept the drive installed and speed down. Think a splash guard would be a great idea. Lots of water slops into the rear well.

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:23 am 
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I added splash guards near the motors and I definitely now get less water in the hull now on my TI. On a typical outing offshore (usually about 15 miles) I would get about a quart of water into the hull. Now with the splash guards I get half that. I suspect the rest is coming in the front hatch which never sealed 100%. I don't worry about it. Ever since the boat was new in 2012, before using the motor I always got 1 or 2 cups of water in the hull whenever I go out, I suspect it's just the nature of the beast and will never be completely dry inside.
Bob


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PostPosted: Fri May 29, 2015 2:46 am 
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Hey you guys I know this is not a new Thread but I have been away for awhile.

Great to read this info and I am so jelly of yo moto Cows :P

I know I really need this..

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PostPosted: Fri May 29, 2015 3:52 am 
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Max,
Sadly, Dave (Cows) passed away suddenly back in January.
viewtopic.php?f=85&t=53680&p=248527


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