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    Bending Plywood

    I need to bend 1/2" plywood. The piece is approx 12" x 10" and is for a back rest for a bow seat. It needs to have a bow is approx 1" What is the best method for bending? I don't want to pull on the fiberglass of the hull in case I damage it.
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    House Rentals in the Florida Keys

    I am planning a family trip to the Florida Keys for this July. Does anyone know of a good house rental and good company that does diving. Thanks
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    Volvo Penta 280 long or short shaft?

    I got this drive of a guy who had a gm 350 bolted to it. I measured my prop shaft to see if it is a long or short shaft so I can order a prop, After comparing my measurement to the figures/diagrams online my measurements are different. Am I measuring from the correct point? (see photo) and...
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    New setup prop selection

    I have a new setup going into my latest project boat. Boat details are: 17ft Tri hull bowrider Weight was 1700lb with old Mercruiser 470 / MC1 drive I am putting in a Ford 302 and volvo 280 drive (1.61 ratio short hub) (approx extra 300-400lbs) I never ran the boat with the old setup so I no...
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    Glassing over old foam stringers

    I am in the process of re-glassing my old foam stringers. They do not have the smoothest surface, dings from removing old glass etc.... Would I be better to skin the foam with Bondo hair or something like that before I put on the new glass? I did a test patch, rollered it out the best I could...
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    Volvo 280 steering tube bracket???

    I am converting my project boat from a mercruiser setup to a volvo 280 setup. What is the best method for supporting a steering tube? I have seen some that have brackets that mount to the bolts that hold and transom shield on (seen on some bayliners) and others that bolt thru the transom. I...
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    YET another belly fuel tank installation idea!!!!!

    My belly tank was sitting two pieces of plywood that where glassed to the hull held in with foam. I know I know that fuel tanks should not be held with foam. So I was thinking of ways to to allow air to around the tank and help water get to the bilge area so here is what I am planning on doing...
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    Converting back-to-back seats into swivel Bucket Seats?

    I am changing the seating layout on my current project from back-to-back lounge seats to two buckets seats and a bench. I like the style/shade of the seating part itself. So I would like to convert to single buckets on a swivel with a storage box under each seat. Has anyone done this before? If...
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    Buffing Gelcoat advice needed.

    I have started to wetsand and buff my gelcoat. The color has come back from what it used to be, but where the old decals where the gelcoat is a brighter yellow. No matter how much I buff I cannot get to the original shade (under the decals). I don't want to rub all the way through the...
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    Alternator warning light

    I have a Mando alternator that allows for a warning light (L2) to be hooked up. At what point does this warning light come active? The reason I am asking is I always run the fear of leaving my ignition switched on and burning out my pertronix unit. So I would like to a light and/or buzzer...
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    Spindle condition query

    Hi all, finally got round to the process of changing the bearings on my Vanson Trailer (16ft boat) The spindle has a deep groove in the bottom and the inner bearing won't come off, it moves about 1/4" and no more. :eek: I haven't looked at the other side yet :( The spindle/axle/spindle is...
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    Harmonic Balancer Removal and Installation help

    I am planning on removing my harmonic balancer to change the timing cover gasket, I have the correct removal and installation tools, but my question is how do you stop the crankshaft from turning while you remove the crankshaft bolt and again when installing the the balancer again. The motor is...
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    Rewiring advice needed - Ford 302

    I am in the process of rewiring my ford 302 engine harness. The old alternator (an auto one the PO installed) had the usual pos & neg terminals for the battery plus an orange 16 gauge that went to the input side of resistor. I just purchased a new alternator with the battery + - terminals plus...
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    Ignition Resistor Query

    Engine is a Ford 302 marine, I replaced the coil resistor because i was getting battery voltage coming OFF the resistor which had 2.0 ohm resistance with a new resistor (from auto part store for the 302) which is only giving me 2.74 volts OUT from the resistor and with 3.3 ohms resistance. What...
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    1975 Vanson Trailer

    I have a Vanson Trailer for a 16ft boat from the mid 70's but I need new bearings. Does anyone know what size of bearings are fitted to this size/type of trailer. I know I could take the hub apart to find out what the bearings are, but I don't want to take the trailer out of service until I...
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    Block off plate for VP 280

    does anyone know if there is an exhaust block off plate suitable for the Volvo 280 outdrive. I found the volvo 872238 but not sure if it fits.
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    Pro & Cons of using an Air Box

    What are the pros and cons of using an air box on your engine? With a flame arrester in it, it should be ok for marine use. I am thinking about for more of a 'bling thing' but do not want to hurt the performance either. With the ducting facing forward should help in getting nice flow of clean...
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    Holley 80312 carb question

    I used picked up a holley 80312 carb for my ford 302. There is no fuel inlet fitting, does anyone know what fitting would fit this and/or any metal lines available that would suit this carb to the pump? Thanks
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    AQ130c - Solex problem

    What would cause large amounts of fuel to shoot out both solex carbs at the same time? I was doing some engine running yesterday, checking the temp and idle, got the motor running ok. Today I went to work on it again. Because I live in Arizona and the boat is in my garage i didn't pump the...
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    Craftman Engine Analyzer manual?

    Hi, I tried posting this in FAQ's section first, but couldn't. I picked a Craftsman Engine Analyzer (161.210400) with cable at a local swap-meet, but there was no manual/instructions for it. Would anyone on iboats have a copy of this manual in print form or PDF? Thanks. Moderator feel free to...
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