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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    I called 3M after being told the linseed oil and resin could be an issue which I didn't know.They confirmed and said to sand it down to Bare wood and run a test strip to see if it bonds. It seems like that might work after sanding it. I'm going to try to fiberglass it instead of using the 5200...
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    Lock tight marine or 5200. Both of which are rated for deck to hull joints. Most likely lock tight. Now I'm hoping it bonds to the linseed oil. Waiting a week for the sealant on the wood to dry before installing on the boat
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    Making some pretty good progress. Got the floor out dry fit 3/4 ply cut out some foam and then sealed the plywood Next step attach plywood to hull
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    I got no answers so I rolled it on then finished with a brush. It never stopped soaking it in. I used 3/4 of a gallon mix on one side of one sheet and it still wasn't pooling up. Now I'm wondering how long it will to cure being I used so much it must be totally soaked through the wood...
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    19 ft cuddy fiberglass boat. about 1 1/2 sheets 3/4 ply
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    Seemed like it's own topic someone else might be interested in but but move it if necessary.....just trying to seal the wood. Any help on the questions?
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    Sealing plywood deck today with spar poly, mineral spirits and boiled linseed oil mix I'm reading different posts on the mix. some say 1:1:1 other say 1:2:1 mix ( double the mineral spirits} Which one is it? 1:2:1 will save me some money as it will go further Do I keep applying it wet till it...
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    Made some progress. Got the floor out. I was going to use peanut butter for the deck/hull and plywood joint but it looks like 5200 or Locktight pl marine would work and it seems like that what it's actually recommended for? My main concern is water getting under the floor and waterlogging the...
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    Pretty much every post I read says not to use pressure treated plywood and to use " a good quality plywood like AC grade" and then seal it.. I was originally going to use PT
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    No idea what I'm doing so maybe someone can help a brother out. Sorry about the long post with dumb questions This is not a restoration project. It's a 31 year old $2500 boat that I'd be happy getting 5 more years out of. My plan is to dry fit, seal the wood with the spar/linseed oil/ mineral...
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    I'm starting to replace my rotten floor. How do I remove the plywood from the sidewalls? Will the plywood just pop off when I start prying on it? It looks like its wrapped in epoxy up the wall sealing where the wall and floor meet I'm worried if I Sawzall it I could cut into the hull. It seems...
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    How to change oil with a rusted dipstick?

    1990 Mercruiser 4.3 1990 Glastron Sierra 199CC
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    How to change oil with a rusted dipstick?

    Mercruiser 4.3 Dipstick rusted though real low down by the engine. I have carpet walls on the sides of the engine which makes seeing and getting your hand in their nearly impossible ( horrible design). I would have tried make a coupler with a rubber hose and hose clamps but I don't see that...
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    How long to idle engine to circulate fuel stabilizer through system

    Sterndrive. I know this is boat specific but in general how long do you idle in the driveway to be sure the fuel stabilizer that you just dumped in the gas tank( then flushed with gas to be sure it made it to the tank) gets through the lines, water separator and carb 4.3 mercruiser if it...
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    Missing rear Zinc bolt Alpha 1...any issues?

    Smashed zinc to get the bolt out on an an Alpha 1 Gen 1 (the rear bolt) THe hex bolt from under the zinc is in Will I have issues with water between the halves without the zinc and zinc bolt. Everything else is bolted tight I guess what I'm asking is with the bolt in from underneath a half...
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    Can't separate lower unit Alpha one

    Trying to replace water pump. In forward gear What I've done: Remove rear Allen key bolt, remove zink, remove Allen key bolt under zink Remove 2 nuts under the flange Remove front nut by shifter Loosen 2 side nuts Hit all studs with PB Blaster hoping it would help I removed the trim cylinders...
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    Trailer hitch extension yes or no

    I'm sick of driving my truck into the salt water rusting it out, I'm thinking about getting a trailer hitch extension like in the link. Are there any potential problems with the the stress/weight being further away from the truck. This one is 18 but I'd like to go even further out if possible...
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    Difficult finding neutral after new lower cable

    I just did the bellows Gimbal bearing and lower shift cable. First time out going from forward to neutral was very difficult. Forward throttle seems harder than I remember it being. I didnt use reverse much but when I did I think was the same issue going into neutral. I never stalled and there...
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    Wont start ...help!!!!

    Hopefully I can get some help as I have been killing myself for 2 weeks getting my boat together after 5 years and have plans tomorrow morning and now my boat wont start. 1990 Mercruiser 4.3 2 BBL Rochester carb Yesterday it fired up cold but it took some effort to get there. Thern when it was...
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    Drilling hole in bellhousing to access hose clamp screw

    FIGHTING getting my U joint bellows on the bellhousing. I have the pins out which should make it easier...but its not Why cant I just drill a hole in the side of the bellhousing for an access to the hose clamp screw. The same way there is one in the side of the transom? I cant imagine there...
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