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    Stand Up Jet Ski

    I am thinking of getting into the world of PWC. I own a boat and I've been on plenty of pwcs in the past but they were only sit downs. They also got boring pretty quick as I do like more of the extreme sports. Stand ups are extremely inexpensive and they look like a lot of fun. A question I...
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    insurance

    Im a quarter way through my boat restoration and it's cost me a bit more than I thought. A lot more actually. I've been keeping receipts but I wanted to know if anybody keeps a documented log on the time they spent restoring the boat. The insurance company im going to select is going to be on...
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    drain areas

    Re: drain areas perfect! when making a boat I would think putting the drain hole at the lowest point in the bilge would be a no-brainer. Here is a pic of the stringers and everything out. Foam was easy to remove as it was soaked with fuel from a hole in the tank. Since I am fdree to customize...
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    drain areas

    There is abosolutely no drain areas from each of the bulkheads and either side of the stringers. Even though the manufacturer never thought about it, could I still notch oput some holes when I replace these? It rained recently and its filled with water.. also, The drain plug is not at the...
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    Grounding gas tank

    So I'm not really an electrical guy. I know how to work a light switch and that outlet sockets are not car key cleaners like my brother used to tell me. Thats about it. I read some posts and diagrams about gas tanks. My vent cap is aluminum and pops out starboard side. Do I also need to...
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    trim cylinders

    I took the 2 steel breaded hoses off of the trim cylinders. Should I be able to push in and pull out the trim cylinders by hand or are they frozen up? They wont twist or turn or do anything. This boat hasnt been run in 15 years and I'm trying to figure out what I need to get it running again...
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    transom plate must come off!

    I took all the bolts off to my transom plate. Do I have to take the bell housing off in order to take everything off? I have a prealpha and no documentation tells me how to take the bell housing off. people refer to pins but I cant seem to figure it out. Anybody please give me some direction to...
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    Is this materials list ok?

    I'm at the point where I can start cutting the stringers in. I'm going to use 3/4 outdoor plywood for the stringers and the deck. Here is my materials list for the stringers and the deck and transom. I know the only thing I didnt put on here is the foam but I'll play that one by ear. PLease...
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    pulled up the deck..

    Re: pulled up the deck.. I decided to clean it off and rinse out the insides with water before I did a pressure test. I found a small hole which would explain the insides of the boat filled with fuel. I tapped my screwdriver on it and it poked through easier then butter. I guess I have to bite...
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    Pics of stringers and deck

    Does anybody have the 2 pictures of how many CSM and 1708 go over the stringers and the deck. I remember seeing them somewhere but I cant find them in any of the stickies. I'm calculating and ordering my materials for the installation as I'm getting to that point now. Thanks!
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    pulled up the deck..

    Re: pulled up the deck.. Awesome, thanks! This is why I love this forum. I'll stop by auto zone and get some hoses with metal screw wraps to get it to seal. This got me thinking. Could I also create another storage compartment outlined in blue? How much structural support does foam give...
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    pulled up the deck..

    I finally got to the gas tank. I had to rip up the deck and hand dig out the gas tank through the foam. After replacing the stringers do I have to encase the gas tank in foam? I would like access to it later on in case of repairs or modification. Will not filling the gas tank area with foam...
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    steering issues maybe

    The first boat I ever stepped foot in is my boat I'm currently restoring. I'm at a bit of a disadvantage because I don't know whats supposed to work the way it should and what doesn't. This boat has been sitting for 10 years before I got my hands on it to tear her apart. The steering was...
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    Which to do first?

    Re: Which to do first? Thanks! I started cutting and had to stop because of the rain. I'm debating getting battery powered tools and a poncho so I can work in the rain. Just as I thought, the boat is rotten. All rotten. The manufacturer never used epoxy on the wood for the sides and the deck...
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    Which to do first?

    Re: Which to do first? Time to get cutting. Notice the tennis racket? Its not really a tennis racket, it's a bug zapper. There was a small wasps nest in my boat and every time I ran the vacuum they would go nuts. They were asked nicely to leave. Since they didnt comply and It was getting...
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