Thinking about getting an 8hp Yamaha for a kicker, Can't get them with electric start. I'm trying to keep cost down that's why I'm not going with the 9.9 electric start. Is it possible to get the 8 and add a charging system when funds allow. Any links to manufacturers of products to do this or...
I am going to paint a 5" racing stripe on my 16 ft runabout. I've got the blue base coat and clear urethane from an auto paint supply. He told me I don't need to,prime just dewax and degrease, light sand and put down the basecoat. Everywhere I read online says to prime. It's going to be a blue...
I am planning on painting my 16 ft runabout this spring, I am planning on using a one part topside paint. The boat is trailered but we do spend a week on the ocean each summer with the boat moored. Is the going to be an issue? Is there one certain paint that I could get away with this. Most top...
I can buy a 91 crestliner phantom sst II 18.6 for 5500. On a good trailer. Upholstery is a little rough and the top only has a season or two left in it. I got him to take the 91 force off it. It is a long leg and not correct for the boat and I don't want the hassle of selling it. I have a 90hp...
I bought a late 70s early 80s 9.9 evinrude last summer just went to check the impeller before our annual ocean trip and the shaft didn't come out with the lower leg. When I've seen them done before the shaft always just popped out. What the heck do I do now?
Re: 15.5ft beachcraft transom and stringer replacement
Been looking at the rotary steering cables on iboats.Mine is attached with an 1 1/4 inch nut at the steering box. The teleflex systems have quick couplers. How do I ensure I get the proper cable or should I go for a new system which is...
Re: 15.5ft beachcraft transom and stringer replacement
Weather has cooled enough to halt glassing for now, so on to some other things. Can someone tell me what the proper name for this steering system is( guessing hydralic)? Can I undo the cable without a bunch of oil coming out of the...
Re: 15.5ft beachcraft transom and stringer replacement
Got lots done over the weekend with a good blast of warmer weather. Friday glassed the transom, saturday got the transom in and Sunday tabbed in the stringers. PB for the transom install was 3.5 ltrs ( 1 gal). Thought we had enough mixed...
Re: 15.5ft beachcraft transom and stringer replacement
Cut my stringers and bulkhead out today and did a mock up. Sorry about the pictures I was trying to hold the pieces up and shoot at the same time. This is the original design when I took it apart. My only concern is that there were only...
Re: 15.5ft beachcraft transom and stringer replacement
Put a solid 8 hours in grinding today. I think 2 more and that should finish it up. Stern is ready for transom and with a little finishing( the odd pocket of stubborn foam!) stringers and bulkheads could go in.Ground through the hull once...
Re: 15.5ft beachcraft transom and stringer replacement
This afternoon I had a little time so I cut out my transom pieces. Tomorrow if the weather is good I am going to do some more grinding. I'll glue my transom together one night this week. Ordered my fiberglassing supplies yesterday, they...
Re: 15.5ft beachcraft transom and stringer replacement
Got everthing out today. The mystery box I think was a motor mount. Would they build them to have either options in the early stage and then decide later in the build which they wanted? It had 2, 4x4 under it. Anyway I took it all out. Do...
Re: 15.5ft beachcraft transom and stringer replacement
Got everthing out today. The mystery box I think was a motor mount. Would they build them to have either options in the early stage and then decide later in the build which they wanted? It had 2, 4x4 under it. Anyway I took it all out. Do...
Re: 15.5ft beachcraft transom and stringer replacement
Got the floor and foam all cleaned out today. I always read about it being Pandoras box under the floor, it was more like Pandoras diaper.
There was actually standing water after I got all the foam out and this boat hasn't had rain on it...
Re: 15.5ft beachcraft transom and stringer replacement
Today I beefed up the cradle to extend to the bow. It feels extremely solid now from bow to stern and am feeling good about removing everything. Did a bunch of grinding to clean up for the new transom, Probably five more minutes worth and...
