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    Super stuck gimbal bearing in Mercruiser Pre-Alpha -- is there a clip?

    I spent the money on a puller tool and had my gimbal bearing out in 10 minutes or so. It was in there pretty good too...I wouldn't have wanted to try to get it out with a slide hammer.
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    I was in the same place you were 7 months ago - never touched any fiberglass before then. You'll pick it up pretty quick.
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    Stringer Cleat Board Question

    You can get 40 ft of 1x1.5 cleats out of a 6" - 8" wide four quarter (1 inch thick) board that is 10 ft long. You're looking at about 5-7 board ft of wood there, so at $5/board-ft, $25-$35 before tax. If you don't have a planer and table saw, most hardwood centers will plane and cut the wood...
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    1998 Bayliner Capri floor.

    Just FYI, I got ~0.050" per layer of 1708 when laying it up. YMMV.
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    I mean you can let the PB set, and you can let the first layer of glass set, but you may need to go back over it with some sand paper to knock down any hairs or high spots. I like laying things wet on wet when possible because it drastically reduces air bubbles from uneven sub-surface, since...
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    Stringer Cleat Board Question

    I built my cleats from mahogany - it's a hard wood that will take a screw very well and is also very rot resistant. It honestly wasn't that expensive either (under $5/board-ft...I think I have only about $40 in mahogany for the cleats. I cut/planed them to ~1" x 1.5", coated them with...
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    1998 Bayliner Capri floor.

    Did you measure your old transom thickness before tearing it out? Mine was 1 7/8" thick. I rebuilt my new transom to the same. I figure if there is an issue with the transom assembly bolting on, I can easily add a few layers of 1708 around the keyhole to build it up. I'd just add 1708...
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    Water in gear lube

    Nice. I've got a custom plate on my car too to let the folks know what just gapped 'em.
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    Lay the PB in and make a fillet. While the PB is still wet, wet out and lay down the ~6" wide strip of 1708 with ~3" on the deck and ~3" on the hull. While that's still wet, wet out and lay down the ~10" wide strip of 1708. You have to work in sections to keep everything wet. If you try to...
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    Replacing mercruiser 485

    Good sir, where can I get said sponsors to help me with my race car? I'm coming out of pocket for both race car and boat, so I'm doubly stretched financially, lol.
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    Water in gear lube

    I don't have an answer to your question, but please tell me your custom plate is a reference to Dude, Where's My Car? :cool:
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    Gimbal Bearing ID

    Post a pic. My non-greaseable bearing had no hole in the outer race, so I'm guessing your is probably a greaseable one.
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    Use PB as a "glue" to attach the deck to the stringers and the edges to the hull. Also use PB to make fillets for smooth transitions between the deck and the hull. Ideally while the PB is still wet, lay 2 layers of fiberglass tabbing across the deck/hull joint - the first layer cut to strips...
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    Determining Whether or not to Rebuild 1990 17' Larson

    There was a guy on one of the FB groups trying to convince someone who just bought a boat project that he could do stringers, transom, and deck in a weekend or two, lol. I was just SMH.
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    Engine replacement

    Just be aware if you are looking at Jegs...their lead times may be deceiving. I bought a long block in March/April from them with a posted 1 week lead time on their website. After 2 weeks I called them and they said it would be 2+ months. I got my money back and decided to just rebuild what I...
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    Determining Whether or not to Rebuild 1990 17' Larson

    I can get my boat/trailer in the garage with the drive and swim platforms removed...with about 8" to spare from the tongue of the trailer to the garage door. If you can manage to get it in the garage with the drive off, it will be a much better place to work...other than grinding...it took 2...
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    Determining Whether or not to Rebuild 1990 17' Larson

    Based on your first post and project-mindedness, it sounds like you're going to do great on this. You sound similar to me...I've never owned or driven a boat before and jumped right into my project. Fortunate for you, you at least got yours on the water some at first...mine went straight into...
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    Grew 168 restoration

    You can buy marine fuel hose with either an A1 or A2 rating. Figure out what size you need and google it...lots of places carry it. If I remember, you should use A1 hose from the tank to the engine. You can use either A1 or A2 hose for the vent/fill hoses. I'm pretty sure I just went with A1...
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    Transom rebuild questions

    If I recall the jig was north of $500. As much as I love tools, I don't think this "one and done" tool is worth it. Some folks use a tool they can mount to their portable drill that holds the drill square to the surface. Others have just drilled a hole in a block of wood on a drill press and...
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    PVC stringers?

    I'd stick with wood....or if you've got money, Coosa Bluewater 26.
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