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So my motor was running like a champ one day and I had no spark the next. A visual inspection of the all the wiring showed a burned wire on the stator. After much difficulty removing the flywheel ( one hole kept stripping out), The stator showed several damaged poles. Some were brown/black and...
I'm new to boating and have learned alot in this forum, but I can't find the info I'm looking for about installing a tach. I have a 1985 Bayliner 1710 Trophy Bass Boat (I think) with the same year 85hp Force motor. My question is can I use an automotive tach since there is a tach lead on the...
I have an 85 Bayliner 1710 and need to replace the casting decks. I have 2 questions. 1) What type of plywood do I need?
1/2" or 3/4" and what grade? CDX,AB or cabinet grade? Marine or not. Whichever will be sealed with an epoxy or several coats of Valspar. 2) I am considering painting the top...
I just purchased an 88 Bayliner 1710 (I think) The transom and main floor are good, but the casting decks in the front and rear are not so good. How do I remove these decks to replace them? Can they be removed in 1 piece and used as a template for the replacement wood? I am a new member here...
