I'm sorry for the lack of pics, I'll get some soon. I'm focusing on some mechanical issues and pics are lower on my list of priorities.
Thanks for the suggestion re: the throttle switch. Once suggested I found a black button at the base of the throttle control which disengages the prop. At first glance it simply looks to be a plastic screw head cover.
I have received the carb rebuild kit and will be removing and disassembling the carb tonight and allowing the parts to soak overnight.
I've been leaving the boat under a cover since a storm a few nights ago. After the storm I noticed the battery compartments were full of water. Inspection showed 2 holes in the aft deck which are draining directly into the battery "wells". I assume these should have been plumbed to drain into the bilge. I will be addressing this in some fashion soon. In the meantime I have installed plugs in the existing holes to prevent future flooding of the battery wells.
While bailing out the areas, I noticed the previous owner had installed an automotive electric fuel pump, inline and bypassed the mechanical fuel pump. I don't feel comfortable with non-marine fuel items so have re-connected the mechanical pump. Testing indicates the pump doesn't work. I have ordered a replacement which should be delivered tomorrow.
Provided all goes well, I hope to get her on the water for a mechanical shakedown this weekend.
In reference to my tank size, When I purchased the boat the fuel guage showed 1/4 tank when the deck was level. I pumped out 25 gallons and the guage now reads just below E. Did Wellcraft offer tanks over 60 gallons as an option? I'll have to fill her up to know for sure, but the guage readings and the fuel removed seem to indicate a capacity between 80-100 gallons.
This seems large, but I suppose it could have been an upgrade. The top of the tank measures ~60 inches x ~30 inches. It's hard to get exact measurements since the tank is foamed in place, obscuring much of the tank.
Still noone with a MC-165 who can give some input as to fuel economy?
Hopefully, I'll have some pics this weekend from the shakedown tour.
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