Just a follow up on my post back in March about my Kodiak cutting out. Got another chance to really test the steam theory yesterday and she did just fine. I believe finding that the thermostat was installed wrong was indeed the issue. I was able to play as hard as I wanted in the water to the point that I was soaked and she kept on purring! The coolant flush, I'm sure, was also benificial. Thanks again for the input I recieved.