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    attaching photos, what am I doing wrong?

    ..not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but here goes. I've posted lots of pics in the past and I currently have an ongoing thread on the floor replacement I'm working on. Suddenly I am unable to unpload pics and I don't know why. I'm using the utility provided on the website...
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    Preping stringers before installing new deck

    I'm currently in the process of making templates for my new deck. In the mean time I'm wondering how best to dress up my stringer tops before the new deck goes down. The stringers are in good condition but have lots of screw holes from the prior deck. I had to grind off several screws that were...
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    Marine plywood, best way to dry without warping?

    I will be installing a new floor in the spring that will require a couple of sheets of marine plywood. I know new treated lumber is typically very "wet" when first purchased and will need to dry out before applying reisen. I considered buying it now so it would have all winter to dry out. But...
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    MDO VS marine plywood

    I'm doing a bunch of research on replacing my deck and have seen both of these materials recommended. I talked with a local lumber supplier (not a big box retailer but an actual lumber yard) and the guy told me MDO was designed for outdoor signs, like parks etc.. and was water proof and perfect...
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    preventing floor rot, how does water get under the deck anyway?

    I'm planning a floor job and really want to get it right. I plan to go the extra mile by installing drainage channels and holes so that any water below deck will ultimately end up at the bilge and keep the under deck dry. I may even install a ventilation system to flow air through those...
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    1984 Dixie ski boat floor restoration

    I will be installing a new floor in the spring that will require a couple of sheets of marine plywood. I know new treated lumber is typically very "wet" when first purchased and will need to dry out before applying reisen. I considered buying it now so it would have all winter to dry out. But...
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    gel coat floor or not

    I'm replacing the floor in our boat and some of the videos and links I've looked at have gone back with a couple of coats of gel coat on top of the fiberclass. I'm wondering, is this vital to the floor restoration, or just cosmetic? This is my first floor job and just want to be sure I get it...
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    water below the floor, where does it come from?

    I'm in the process of removing deck and foam from my 19' Dixie ski boat. Looking ahead, I plan to install a drainage system within the new foam to give water a way out in the future after it's all back together. But I'm not real sure of how it gets in there to begin with. The top of my floor was...
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    replacing floor in ski boat, what to do about the foam

    So I started pulling up the floor in our 19' 1984 open bow ski boat this weekend. Wow, it was in worse shape than I thought. Luckily the stringers appear solid. The foam appears to be in good condition, however it seems that the bottom 1/4" or less of foam is soaked with water. My question...
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    floor repair info

    I need to replace some sections of floor that are soft and need to get an education on the how-to's and products to use. Is there a sticky post or something I can read to get up to speed quickly?
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    water on spark plugs

    1984 5.7L Mercruiser. I have no.5 and no.7 plugs with water on them when I pull them right after running the engine on the muffs. I pulled the risers and manifolds in the Spring. I replaced the risers as they were badly rusted. The manifolds looked good and I leak tested them over night with...
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    question about replacing floor in front part of boat

    I have a 19' open bow with the typical walk thru wind sheild configuration and the floor from the front seats forward needs to be replaced. My question is, how do I get the floor out from under the dash and front seat area? Likewise, how to get the new floor in.. Thanks for any suggestions.
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    adding STP to full syntheitc oil?

    I made the switch this year to full synthetic oil after being pleased with results in my cars. I have a 1984 260HP Mercruiser with 5.7L V8 and QuadraJet carb. Since switching to synthetic I have noticed for the first time considerable oil vapor from the pcv hoses coming into the carb. Bad enough...
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    inboard VS I/O ski boats and fuel economy

    All other things being equal, such as boat length, engine size, driving and use, etc. which gets better fuel economy a full inboard or stern drive? Or are they roughly equal? Specifically I'm refering to ski boats and run abouts in the 19' range.
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    boat cover ventilation

    I came up with a cheap easy way to ventilate your boat cover that I wanted to share. I have to store our boat outdoors, and I've been frustrated with the amount of moisture that developes in the boat due to condensate. It doesn't matter if I use a cover or a tarp. I started using some black...
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    Ethanol blend fuels

    Is there a "sticky" or some other good source where I can find information on ethanol blend fuel? I want to learn the facts concerning this issue and avoid the "he said she said" stuff. Thank you.
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    un-informed question about ethanol enriched fuel

    I've heard a lot of fuss about ethanol in gas and don't completely understand the issue. The vast majority of fuel available is 10% E, and we all run it all the time in our cars. What is the difference concerning boats? I guess I can understand the long term Winter lay up concern of ethanol...
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    5.7L risers, one running cool the other pretty hot

    I installed new risers this spring and a new impeller kit in the alpha 1 drive over the weekend. Temp gauge reads normal all the time now, however I noticed by touch that the port riser runs cool and the starboard is hot. I can only keep my hand on that one for about 2 or 3 seconds. The...
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    need help finding correct water pump / impeller kit for alpha one drive

    I have a 1984 5.7L mercruiser, but I know my outdrive is not original. It has a 2:1 gear ratio so I believe it came from a 3.0L boat. My temp runs fine while under way, but gets hot quickly while idleing or motoring at no wake speed. I want to replace the entire water pump / impeller kit but...
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    what sealant to use on fuel sending unit gasket?

    New fuel tank, everything fits like a glove. Except when they drilled and tapped the five holes for the sending unit, one hole is off center a good bit. This required me to "slot" the screw hole in the sending unit as well as the gasket. I'm concerned out fuel leakage. I'd like to seal it well...
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