Hello,
I have taken the plunge into the wooden boat zone.. I am going to re-configure the interior to use as a live aboard and try to restore as much of the exterior as possible. My first order is to deal with leaking decks. I was told that the best way is to just fiberglass over the existing...
took the boat out last week and it ran great for about an 1.5 hours. then the engine sputtered and died. when removing the separator filter it was hard to turn but once it broke free it made a sound like as if I removed the lid from a soda bottle. is this normal? or is it a sign that the filter...
I have installed a new motor into my boat, the motor is a mercruiser 260. I was wondering how far does the outdrive shaft go into the coupler. My alignment is perfect. I used a proper alignment tool which goes in and out easily. The outdrive also went in with ease. When I look at the shaft...
My heat exchanger on my mercruiser 260 was stolen off of my boat. So I found a replacement but the problem is my system that is on board right now appears to be a half closed closed water cooling system. The heat exchanger that I have now appears to be for a full closed cooling system. My...
Went down to the boat again and decided to pull the spark plugs and see if that could tell me what is going on. not to sure how to read them.
1,3,5,7
2,4,6,8
these plugs where new and have run for about 2hrs.
Thanks,any advise would be appreciated
OK went to the boat yesterday and of coarse forgot my camera. I have replaced the PCV valve with elbows from each valve cover with hoses that connect to the flame arrestor. I made sure to re-check the firing order again, which is correct. the hose that goes from the mechanical fuel pump is...
I have a1986 Rinker fiesta vee 250 with a mercruiser 260, cannot locate serial #. alpha one se106 leg. this is a close water cooled. it wasn't running good at after the first run of the season, so I started to change the standard parts. this is what has been done so far:
rebuilt Rochester...
hello,
i have bit the bullet and bought a 1986 rinker fiesta vee 250 with a mercruiser 260, cannot locate serial #. alpha one se106 leg. this is a close water cooled.
i am wondering if my risers are getting too hot ? i used a I/R gun to chek the temp. the engine maintains a steady temp of 168 F...
Re: closing in by bowrider
I'm not worried about devaluing the boat since it cost very little. here is a pic of the cover so far. I am looking for the best way to fasten it down. I'm not sure if fiberglass resin is strong enough or should I use a adhesive with mechanical fasteners?
hello, i am looking for advise on the best way to close in the bow of my bowrider? turning it into a cuddy.
i want to be able to take my 15' boat on the ocean without worrying about waves flooding over the bow.
will 1/2" plywood fiberglassed be strong enough to walk on? what would be the best...
Not sure if I screwed up, I have an 86 Edson bow rider 17'. I want to make a deck in the front for both fishing and storage of gear while traveling. the lockers are to small so I cut them out. they don't seem to be structural. now I'm not sure if I should have done that. can anyone tell me this...
