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tpenfield reacted to aspeck's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Haha.

But I will use a toxic remover ... LOL! Just messing ... sort of ...

Oct 28, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

There is a marine version of the SmartStrip. . . . In other news . . . I got the engines cleaned up . . The Coosa Board was...
Oct 28, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread Solar charging batteries.

I am not hopeful for those batteries. Fully charged, the resting voltage should be in the 13.5+ range. Anything in the low 12 volt...

Oct 28, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

I'd rather not sand toxic paint. Prefer a liquid/gel type of remover.

Oct 27, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Another item of business . . . I need to get the anti-fouling paint off of the transom area where the extension pod will mate to it...
Oct 27, 2025
tpenfield reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Haha.

I vote to bring in a helicopter...

Oct 27, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

I ordered a bunch of stuff today . . . 6(six) 4'x8' sheets of Coosa board arriving tomorrow. Fiberglass supplies arriving later in...

Oct 27, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread Removing acrylic bezel.

This might be a question for @alldodge . . .

Oct 27, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread Need to remove pulpit on 1999 Chaparral 290.

Anything is possible with a demolition saw in hand . . . BUT . . . re-configuring the bow and the railing won't be cheap. If you are...

Oct 27, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread Solar charging batteries.

I wouldn't be overly concerned about small deviations in the voltage readings . . . not sure how accurate or repeatable the DVM may be...

Oct 27, 2025
tpenfield reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread Solar charging batteries with Like.

Charging status, connected @ 14ish. Readings of charged status, disconnected. Hit 12.0 yesterday afternoon, eating local volunteer...

Oct 27, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Yes, just need to see if I can find the right amount of weight . . . assuming that the re-power shop wouldn't adjust the trailer tongue...

Oct 27, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

As far as water goes, I got to think about freezing temperatures, which is not far off. I ordered a new jack (8,000 lbs) One of these...

Oct 26, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

In the meantime I am getting the Mercruisers all situated. The Admiral and I got a garage bay cleared out so the engines (on pallets)...
Oct 26, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Thanks guys . . . I did not think about using water to counter balance. Of course 2,200 lbs of water is 35 cubic feet or 4' x 4' x 2' ...

Oct 26, 2025

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