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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Which fuel to use?

    Cool, thank you.
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Which fuel to use?

    Around here most use the 91 octane because it is non-ethanol and being my boat is an 88 I am sure it was designed for 87 but is there any other benefit to running the non-ethanol other than the longer shelf life? (what I have been told many times)
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Lower Gearcase

    Unfortunately they do not have anything that would work for me, I also contacted a few companies that offer new gear sets but will not sell that item seperately.
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    It was -24 degrees F this morning and well to cold to be outside so I figured I'd adjust the valves on the quad so I turned the heat on and everything froze! I hope the ice shows up on the pictures. As far as boat news I did find out that the 2.3 was available on some boats in 1991, OMC...
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Just a small update. I ran across a 91 Sunbird Stinger that has my exact sterndrive and many other things I can use. It has new trailer tires plus a spare and new winch, boat guides (don't know technical name), new stereo, plus the engine had some work but I'm not really concerned about the...
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    @LaqueRatt here is a better picture of the cracking on the exterior of the transom, Just to give you an idea. I found this while I was looking through some other pictures, I'm not sure if this example is extreme but any cracks in the gelcoat in this area should raise concern :)
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    No Bayliners LOL Even though the list is not complete it still contains alot of information.
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    It's been stated many times that most boats of the past were only designed to last 15 years, Bayliner's quality was not very good in the 80's, in which my pictures tell the tale, LOL. I'm sure wood was cheaper to use, and yes lighter they wanted to pump them out to be profitable (like...
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

    Thank you, @Reserector_ did an awesome job on it!
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Thank you sir, Everything you described is what I was hoping someone would find useful from my journey. The immediate visual signs would be any stress cracking of the gelcoat in the stern area, I had cracking between the sterndrive and drain plug on the exterior of the hull. The other signs were...
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I know these images are in the SOTY thread but I want to insert the plaques here also to hopefully give extra inspiration for those reading my build to get your builds in the water! :) My build is not complete so this thread will continue.........
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

    They have arrived! I want to give huge props to @Reserector_ for the way he setup the plaque, I just love it! I know there wasn't alot of competition from Nobody but even so I want to thank everyone for their support, motivation and advice through this build. It is still ongoing but like I have...
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Bedding the stringers

    I am looking in the mirror saying DUH right now!
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Bedding the stringers

    Hi Jeffery, Your first question I can't answer but I do know there are threads on the subject of epoxy/poly, I have not used epoxy so I don't want to take a guess and lead you down the wrong path. In regards to your second question I didn't physically raise my stringers off the hull because my...
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Lower Gearcase

    Thanks @froggy1150, I will certainly check them out! I just need to get the size specs off my parts and hopefully I can find something.
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Lower Gearcase

    I'll check with my local NAPA when I take my distributor there. Thanks :)
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Lower Gearcase

    When I had her out it skipped one and I had excessive in and out play plus I wanted to do a re-seal. Upon inspecting the bushing it is worn unevenly more towards the clutch dog, I can visually see the depth difference on the lubrication groove. It had a definite wobble to it when on the...
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