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A broad thank you to everyone weighing in on this issue: I appreciate every bit of insight that each of you have offered: The weather broke today and I was able to pull back the tarp and evaluate the condition of the chine and rivets: Not only are the chine rivets in great condition, there...
Wow...a game hoist mounted to the trailer hitch: I didn't even know such a thing existed. I'll definitely be checking that out...TNX
Another way to cut foam sheets: Bosch T313AW3-6 inch course cutting knife edge
The body of the pin fits perfectly in the keyway on the shaft: Note the angle on the keyway fits the conical ends of the pin...? I've watched youtube etc. and haven't come across this arrangement anywhere. And removing the impeller required a sawzall ( I got a bit too close to the shaft and...
....Whoever said that "a picture is worth a thousand words" must have been looking at this picture: And whenever I hear the words.."not a matter of if...but when..( and it originates from a person with knowledge....I pay attention:)
HERE'S A MAJOR TRUTH THAT I LEARNED ON THIS FORUM:
what ever...
Thank you "Watermann" & "Shsu"......I'm wondering if as an alternative, it would be possible to add structural support of the sides by using Epoxy Resin and mat using the same layout as your boat: While it will not be as strong as aluminum and rivets, it still should add some degree of...
This is the first one I've opened up....the PO used it on a large pond in Connecticut, so I wasn't surprised to find some sand inside: The gear case was full and no water was present: No leaks on the lower gear case: Hopefully functions better than it poses for pictures...Tnx
PULLING THE LOWER UNIT: Although the engine was only used in fresh water and the bolts looked clean, they were a bear to get out: Each bolt initially felt like they could break and it was slow going a click at a time and rocking the bolt in and out Using a 1/2" drive and socket: Took nearly an...
"Live and Learn": Still living and still learning: It never ends..!!!
I think I'll ditch the idea of poured foam: Classiccat did exactly what I have in mind to do: For the 18ft'ers aprox 6 sheets of hardboard foam: Tnx
Thank you so much...In doing my pre-purchase due diligence I read thoroughly many of your postings and knowledgeable responses to questions: In many ways you and so many other dedicated SC owners on this forum have empowered me with the confidence that "I can do this"
Thank you for sharing: Yes, Indeed you are correct the boat was built for the 1977 model year and the paperwork that I have supports that: It was sold in 1978 and registered that year. Thank you for highlighting the difference commencing with the 1978 Mariner: Should I be concerned about...
Thank you for the kind words....The guillotine (LOL) was bolted to a motorcycle jack: I needed a solution for removing the engine: No tree limbs were in sight..I didn't have a cherry picker...and I thought I was 25 year old again removing a 40hp from my clam boat. It sort of worked; the...
