Thanks for all of the replies. I think I’m going to stick with the epoxy for the deck. I was a bit hesitant due to the added cost moving forward, but I guess I’ve already made it this far. How many gallons of epoxy would you estimate to finish the deck? The large open void in the picture is for...
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I’m currently restoring a 1971 Slickcraft. All stingers, bulkheads and the transom have been fully replaced and glassed, and I am now ready to install and glass the new decking. As of now only west system epoxy has been used. I’m wondering if I can finish out the floor with polyester...
Hello, I have a 1992 Mercruiser Bravo II that may be in need of a new cone clutch/gearset. It is very hard to shift into gear. The lower shift cable is new and the upper slides like butter when disconnected. I am going to remove the rear cover to check the detent ball and spring but am preparing...
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Ill start with a little history on the boat. Its a 1998 Rinker Captiva 232 with a Mercruiser 5.7 mated to an Alpha Gen II drive. I purchased a new engine for the boat this winter and had it installed by a local marina about a month ago. They were hired to drop engine in, replace the...
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I just purchased a new set of Sierra risers and manifolds for my 5.7 with an alpha drive. My old risers had restricted gaskets. Should I use restricted gaskets again or should I use the open ones. I seem to recall reading a bulletin somewhere that said I should use the open ones. My...
I removed my engine about a month ago and everything went smooth. I sat down and reread the manual today and noticed that I may have screwed up. When removing, I left the engine mounts attached to the stringers and unbolted the engine from them. The manual says to remove the two lag bolts from...
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My purpose for starting this topic is two fold. I would like to chronicle my 350 build and gain knowledge from of all my fellow IBOATers. To start, the engine is being built for my 1998 Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider. It is equipped with an Alpha Gen II drive (1.47) and weighs in at just...
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I have a 1998 Mercruiser 5.7 serial number 0l020702. I need to replace the engine this winter and am curious if I could use an older 2 piece rear main seal block. If so, what would I need to change? I only ask because I have a freshly rebuilt 5.7 that I purchased for another boat. My...
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I have a Mercruiser 5.7 with a TBV ignition and a mercrcarb. I have been having issues with the boat running seemingly rich at idle, as well as fouling plugs and "sputtering" or backfiring while trying to plane. It will eventually get past this, but still feels very lethargic in the...
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I have a mercarb 861245N on my 1998 Mercruiser 5.7. I want to order the correct rebuild kit and float but am unsure which kit I need. Also, I see that there is a gasket on the manifold, then a spacer, and then a gasket between the spacer and carb. Do I need a thick base gasket as I have...
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I recently purchased a new to me boat and am having some issues. The boat is a 1998 Rinker Captiva 232 BR with a Mercruiser 5.7, Alpha drive, and Thunderbolt 5 ignition. The engine serial number is 0l020702. All testing has been done while running on the muffs in the driveway. After a...
Hello, i noticed that after running my boat my temp gauge will go up to 220 sometimes after i shut the key off. Sometimes it returns to 0. If I turn the ignition back on the temp guage will lower. My boat always runs in the 170 range wether at idle or on plane. Is it normal for a temp gauge to...
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I have a 5.7 mercruiser with an alpha gen II drive. I replaced the thermostat today as preventative maintenace for next season and decided to winterize the boat while i was at it. I pulled all the drain plugs and let the water flow out. I poked around to ve sure of no blockages and...
I was looking at the boat today and noticed that one vavle cover has a hose and plastic elbow inserted into it that lays on top of my intake (vent I'm assuming) and the other valve cover is solid with no ports or holes for a vent or PCV valve. My gut tells me that this is not right, but any help...
