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  1. sopwithcamel74

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I've looked into this a fair bit myself; I think 3,000 lbs for the total weight between the boat and trailer is the most common line of demarcation as far as state laws on brakes or no breaks goes. Personal opinions seem to vary greatly. Reminds me of the general rule of thumb re: tandem axles...
  2. sopwithcamel74

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Man are you close! Barring anything unforeseen, you'll be ripping up and down the waterways in no time.
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    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Had I had enough extra lumber on hand I'd have likely tried to rig something, so long as I felt it was sturdy enough. I have a lot of 5/16 plywood, a few 2x4x8 studs, and a few 2x6x8 pressure treated. Unfortunately, it's all spoken for as it relates to around-the-house projects already in...
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    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    I can admit that part of my hesitation stems from my upbringing. I can very clearly recall my dad and uncles pulling many an engine with chains over a stout tree limb. I honestly didn't know there was another way to do it until he took me to visit an actual shop years later (I was still only...
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    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    We had nice weather today, so I spent some time organizing and rearranging things ahead of the planned moving of the boat in order to pull the outboard. However, some of the specifics of that plan have changed, and pretty substantially. For years now - ever since I've owned the boat, and first...
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    Just acquired a 170 Horizon. Assembly required.

    Looking forward to reading about your continued adventures. And you owe us a less fuzzy pic of those gauges :)
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    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Here's to more daylight! Unfortunately I wasn't able to take full advantage; longer-than-expected day at work + errands to run before a few stores closed. I took the trailer wheel that I'd put on back off and did a more thorough inspection of the hub, springs, and axle. The port side hub was...
  8. sopwithcamel74

    Trailorboat "19??" with a 1966-1969 Mcculloch 45 HP "HELP"

    Welcome! Apologies ahead of time if this is a banned site, but it's got some info that might help: http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=Trailorboat
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    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Tons of more sensible things to spend the $ on at this point in my journey, but I couldn't help myself... Just snagged the missing pieces for what will ultimately be my stereo system Eventually. Hopefully. I'd acquired a head unit & four 6.5" 2-way speakers shortly after I got the boat (2018)...
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    Help with transom.

    Looks like you've got some sanding and fiberglass layup work to do on that outer skin. More info on your situation and some 'before' pics might help the guys here who really know their stuff better assess and advise.
  11. sopwithcamel74

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Apologizes if you've posted it before, but do you have any images of the straps you'll be installing?
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    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Thursday the ground was still too wet and mushy to do anything, but Friday it had dried out enough that, with a board down, I could jack the trailer up. The axles looked ok. The leaf springs look rough, but they're intact. It's something to be addressed a bit further down the road. I was able...
  13. sopwithcamel74

    Hi all, newbie here sharing my fresh project

    Welcome! How confident are you re: the integrity of that transom? Might be worth double-checking, just to be sure. Best of luck with the restore!
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    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    It's clear out, but also wet and chilly. Spent a little time this morning before things got too crazy at work taking measurements of the boat and my 2nd staging area so that I can begin building a wooden gantry soon - weather permitting. My wheel/tire combo for the trailer came in yesterday...
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    Maxum 17' carpet removal

    Definitely not a solid plan of action, to the point where I'm wondering if you're not making an attempt at boat humor? Not trying to offend, but this one's up there. Take the time and effort to get the carpet off, prepare the deck for gelcoat, and do it the right way. Or, take it to someone...
  16. sopwithcamel74

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Another day at the 'office'. Another day of chipping away - an inch here, and inch there. Fighting wasps, filling garbage bags. Wash, rinse, repeat. I haven't been at it since Thursday night. And tonight the rains are supposed to return. I've decided that I'm not going to touch the...
  17. sopwithcamel74

    1987 16' Larson Citation DC 170 w 90hp OB Mariner restore

    No shame at all in going this route. Looks like they did it the right way; given you mentioned not having a place to do a full/proper restore, this was the best approach other than buying something water-ready. And, given the sentimental value that it has for you and your family, you did right...
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    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Got about an hour and a half in this evening. Was able to get the last of the wood and foam out from under what remains of the jump seat bases. Not quite as far along on the other side; I'm going to cut away the vent and fill hoses from the gas tank the next time out. With all of the fumes...
  19. sopwithcamel74

    Need help wiring ignition…

    https://issuu.com/glsense/docs/suzuki_outboards_workshop_manual Page 138-139. PM sent as well, as it links to an outside resource for info that I'm not sure is allowed.
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    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Same song, different verse. Got about 1h 45m in this evening after work. I'm definitely in a rhythm, now that I've embraced the idea of chipping away at this bit by bit, and just trying to be consistent with regards to the opportunity that I have. Felt like I had a breakthrough - I was able to...
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