I have been troubleshooting for a no start. My serial # 4708498. I have no spark on all 4. My starter spins, I have fuel, (also tried starting fluid, no start). Checked rectifier with dvm. Showed multiple diodes bad. Have ordered new rectifier. I have question with stator. The magnets on...
I found a thread from April 2010, Titled The Great Debate epoxy vs Poly layups. To those that had input, thank you. That thread and the others will be a great help while I am working on my boat.:)
I knew the damage was going to be great. The wood rot was total, includung the bottom 10" of the transom. What I didn't expect or even throught of is the fiberglass. In the pic of the side wall at the bottom it looks like the glass is broken. It is like this all the way aroung the boat. I...
In the picture I have added, you see where the glass is cracked. All around the hull floor and side walls the glass is no longer there. For that matter just about all glass inside the hull is brittle and cracked. Is this to damaged to be repaired or is it just another area that needs to be...
After removing my floor I found more wood and foam rot. I found a few web sites that sells composite preforms for the stringers and bulkhead. I have have the many threads on this and other forums. It seems creating stringers and bulkheads are doable, but I can't help think if my stringers and...
I have a concern that I thought was addressed months ago. The 1979 Tri-Sonic 1900DV Ventura has a 305 GM, 228 Merc, Horse power engine. The Stern drive is 1 228. The 305 is locked up and would require a complete overhaul to get it running. I was given a 350 GM, small block that is ready to...
I am starting to restore this boat. Does anyone know where I can print pictures of this model. The number TRS9V006M79F is on the back of the boat. I am not sure if this is a model # or serial #. Thanks
While replacing the trigger on my merc, the end cap broke. The break is where it keeps the trigger in line. With this piece gone will my trigger jump ship? I have reinstalled everything and moved my remote arm. Since the trigger is secured on the upper end cap and the spark advance lever...
