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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    I'm putting the eye bolts back into the rear hull and the fit is very tight (I have to use a hammer to force them in). When applying the...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Here is the stern. Still have to hit the corners where the blocks are currently. I'll do that once I move it back to the trailer...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Lots happening over the last week. I bought a drill eraser wheel to remove the "Crownline" decals on both sides and the multiple...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    One tip I saw on youtube to pass along. To remove the various stickers and decals I used a heat shrink gun to soften up the material and...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Finished all the hull patching. The spectrum color patch paste was really good to work with and I got my technique down after a while. I...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Manged to get the boat on blocks yesterday. The trailer has bunks so getting it enough forward to get the rear blocks in place was...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    I like this. Where did you place the rear blocks? Seems like you'd need to be away from the centerline to get stability with the 3 points.
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Gelcoat patch kit from Spectrum Color came in and I started working on the hull. I've probably got 60-ish bad spots that I've used the...
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    beta replied to the thread Exhaust to Gimbal Connection.
    OK, that's what I referred to as the shifter cable in my post. I replaced it 2 years ago so all good. Thanks for the clarification.
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    beta replied to the thread Exhaust to Gimbal Connection.
    Not sure I know what you are referring to here.. can you elaborate?
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    FYI... got an answer from the engine forum. It's 92-25234 Sound blanket glue, but this has been superseded by Bellows adhesive 86166Q1...
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    beta replied to the thread Exhaust to Gimbal Connection.
    Thanks! I also see it now in the materials list but no mention of it in the instructions. There was a good bit of whatever was on it...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Have not cleaned up the surfaces yet but no obvious issues. I'll get the surfaces cleaned up this weekend and recheck for issues. I...
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    beta posted the thread Exhaust to Gimbal Connection in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.
    I'm getting towards the end of a restore on a '95 Crownline (see thread) and have a question about the exhaust connection to the gimbal...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    The Permatex ultra blue is rated to 400 so I would hope that is plenty high enough. I guess I'll do it dry and cross my fingers...
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