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    Transom repair, two layers of plywood

    One question that I have I am using two pieces of plywood to construct the transom (2 x 21 mm thick plywood) So my question is that would it be best to first epoxy the first piece to the existing fiberglass transom and then after it has dried epoxy the other one on top? I think that it would...
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    1975 Vator 17 Hardtop complete rehaul...

    Hello all! Been asking questions on the engine side of this forum but finally decided to start a new thread about the troubles and fun times I have had and shall have in the future. This is what the boat is supposed to look like after it's reassembled (Or, it this is what it looked like when...
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    cobalt 255 (2005) trim tabs questio

    Hi there.. My brother has bought a Cobalt 255 with Volvo's 8.1 engine and is thinking about installing trim tabs to the boat. The question is that which tabs he should buy? Does anyone have any ideas or recommendations of which make or model to use? The local dealer here is not too keen on...
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    Painting checkered non skid surfaces?

    Hi! I have decided to paint my project boat. In preparation i have come across a dilemma. When I'm sanding the gelcoat surfaces (30 year old fiberglass boat) I'm unsure how to deal with the non - skid surfaces. These surfaces are of the diamond checkered type pattern that has been done in...
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    When is an engine gone beyond rebuild?

    Hi! This is a another newbie question but bare with me guys.. What thing should I be checking from the engine block to see if my engine has gone beyond the point of no return? How do I know that there's still enough material left to make the rebuild worthwhile? my mechanic told me that as...
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    Carb painting?

    Hi all! How would you guys recommend a carb should be painted? Is this a good idea in general, or am I wasting my time? So far I have followed my mechanics guidelines which were to use Mercruiser's own primer and then after it has cured fo a week then the final layers with "phantom black"...
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    Rebuild kit for Carter fuel pump? (B-47585)

    Hi! I have been searching high and low for a rebuild kit that would cover the valves, gaskets and diaphgram for my otherwise sound pump. Is there any about or what do you think, can I get the parts from some car parts shops? (part number for the pump is: B-47585) I know that it's easy to...
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    1976 Merc 3.0L (140) Smoke from flame arrestor

    Hi folks! First, a little background information. The engine has not seen too much attention before (purchased the boat this summer) and I believe that it has vacuum leaks, etc. I got it running fine after I changed filters, did the tune up, plugs, oil changes and adjusted valves. The engine...
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