Dusky 25.6 Center Console - Twin 200HP optimax Mercs

[Taboga]

Dear Sirs,<br />I just want some advice on my Dusky, one is, should it take out the anti-fauling since I keep it out of the water?<br />And the other thing is that my Dusky transom looks very small, it look like if were sinking, and that scare the **** out of me when I am on Fishing Tournaments. I have check the transom bracket to see if water is getting inside but it is not that. Maybe it is overpowered?<br /><br />Anyother info about my DUSKY please advice me, I just bought it second hand........<br /><br />Best Regards<br />Carlos from Panama

 

[JB]

Re: Dusky 25.6 Center Console - Twin 200HP optimax Mercs

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[RetNav]

Re: Dusky 25.6 Center Console - Twin 200HP optimax Mercs

Carlos, I have a 1990 26' dusky with twin 200 hp evinrudes. Due to a problem I was having I called the Dusky factory in dania, fl and spoke to the man who was responsible for horsepower rating on their boats. He informed me that my boat was rated for a max combined horsepower of 350, or twin 175's. Haven't had any problems and have been in some rough waters in the gulf a time or two. Except for the time I didn't put the plug in the drive bracket. The boat does not have a drain plug or I would probably forget that also.

 

[Fly Rod]

Re: Dusky 25.6 Center Console - Twin 200HP optimax Mercs

Taboga<br /><br />You really don't need the anti fouling paint if it is out of the water, dry docked. You could just let it wear off over a period of time. taking it in and out of the water does not give the growth a chance to grow.<br /><br />You must have the old engine transom mount with the brass nut on the bottom. If you do check and see if water is getting in that section. I had a problem wwith water seeping in the engine mount bolts. If that is the problem take off the nuts washers one at at time and put a glob of silicone and tighten. They are hard to get to<br />Also put some thread tape or pipe compound on the brass nut before tightening.

 

[Fly Rod]

Re: Dusky 25.6 Center Console - Twin 200HP optimax Mercs

Click on www.dusky.com and send them an email about your problem about it looks like you are sinking and if thetwin 200s are to much.