Recent content by 400resto

Anybody seen this material in their boat (cabin door, storage compartments) I believe its a plexiglass which has oxidized. Looking to get some feedback before i take an abrasive to it and attempt to restore. Thanks

There was an exhaust manifold leak. It’s been fixed. I’ll check on the other possibilities. Thank You

i replaced about 1/2 the deck before new boat carpet and when doing so i knocked on the stringers, sounded fine. motor mounts solid and fasteners in place as they should. I did have these things checked by a professional mariner/mechanic out of San Diego. I’ve hired him on two separate occasions...

Hello, I have only 30% compression in cylinder 1 of a four cylinder Mercruiser 3.0L 140hp 181 cid motor. ‘88 Celebrity I was hoping a Cylinder Head Kit (Valves+Springs+Seals+Locks) could solve this problem or is the more expensive route of a New Cylinder Head (Direct Fit) is best. Or maybe im...

New bimini top up, another angle. guide rails carpeted

Yep; im in Arizona. Boat is trailered when not in the water for the day. never stored wet.

im sure they wouldn’t; haha. lucky me

The previous owner put a bottom paint on it that was real ruff and ugly. i removed all of it by stripping it. got down to the gelcoat only with 180 then up to a 400 grit. then i applied the new coats of paint.

nope everything was solid. Celebrity was known for making structurally solid boats

LEGEND OU=offer up GW=goodwill AAP=advance auto parts OS=old stock (already owned) •Fresh bottom paint after old paint was removed •decals removed Fresh hull & midstripe paint ( oOps shelf SW) •Top gel coat removed oxidation & teak wood. Filled screw holes, wet sanded all non painted gel coat...

1989 Celebrity OMC 3.0 bought for $400 it wasnt running. i redid everything, upgraded too. 8 months solo when i had some free time.