Okay permatex aviation it is. The arctic storm blew in and started raining hard at noon. I checked my boat cover and tightened most the straps a bit and noticed the spray waterproofing I applied a month ago was beading the water very well. Record breaking non seasonal front happening full...
Okay, I will get some plugs in there. I ordered a new set of the cheap blue plastic ones, but I think I will try and find some brass plugs. So actual gasket sealer? Not some copper ant seize or dielectric compound?
I know it will turn warm again and I want to finish up flushing some lube...
I know winterization has been beaten to death and there are many opinions and techniques employed for different boats and motors, but I am a newbie with a month old recent purchase of 27 year old Rinker Captiva 209 and today's 75 degree by day and 50 degree by night temps are turning tomorrow to...
I just ordered a set of the maxxis m8008. I have same tires and size on my travel trailer and they have done fine. Amazon had a good price and an extra prime day $10 discount. Good news on trailer today as it was 3rd day of pounding the 2 large pins that were rusted in place on the A-60 brake...
I got the thermostat all put together. I just used 4 1/2 " long 3/8-10 bolts, which were 1/2" longer than the 4" bolts that someone used before and had stripped out. Merc called for 4.25" long bolts and 30 ft lbs torque, but there were plenty of virgin threads down in block and one lock...
I just figured out what is happening with the waterpump housing issue. Whoever last messed with the thermostat, likely the marine shop that installed the 160 degree thermostat in 2007 during long block install, stripped out the threads in the block and did a crappy fix with a poorly installed...
Thanks Mike and Ted for suggestions. I will go to hardware store and try some longer bolts and if not then get some help with a helicoil. If longer bolts work, I will try and get things sealed up today and get it to operating temps and try another warm compression this time, maybe with a...
Thanks Bruce. I have maxxis on my travel trailer, they are 4 years old with good tread and no sign of dry rot. I will look and see if I can find some maxxis, but they did not show up when I was out tire shopping. Maybe I can locate some. Seems to be a big problem with most all trailer tires...
Hello all, I bought an 1993 Rinker Captiva last month with 4.3 LX and 4 barrel endelbrock carb alpha 1 gen II outdrive. Engine serial number 0F018261. I want to go through the boat and make sure things are right. I spent last couple days doing a ton of work and have some concerns, especially...
I got sidetracked with work, life and going through a full tune and fixing some other issues with the boat. But I tried to remove the UPF A-60 actuator today and even after soaking for several days now in some kano kroil penetrating lubricant, the 2 pins that hold the actuator in place and...
I bought a 27 year old Rinker Captiva 209 few weeks back. Boat is in pretty good condition, but4300 pound single axle trailer was totally neglected with rusted out surge brakes, 10 year old Carlisle tires, and antique winch. I figure boat could weigh as much as 4500 pounds once I factor in...
Hello all. Newbie boat owner needing some advice on how to find good prop choice for both lake Powell at around 3500 ft and Lake McPhee at 6900 ft. Boat was being used at a 6000 ft lake and prior owner bought a new solas amita 14.8 X 17P prop this year. On test ride with 4 people at 6K...
