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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    So here's a question for later. I'm trying to decide how to cleat the deck supports... I'm thinking 2x2 or 2x4 ripped in half up top. My thought is to avoid any direct penetration into the stringer from the deck. So my thought is this: Cap the stringers. Rip cleats/supports. Screw and glue with...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    It's on the list. I won't be doing that until I drill the transom bolt holes. Good eye and thank you!
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    A prop question (enertia or other versus older props)

    Sorry. Didn't mean to offend if you took it that way by the way. People just tend to believe without verifying what they see. You've already taken a major step in the right direction and sounds like you are going about it properly. I'd want to be on the higher end of those RPMs that way if you...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    I'll break out the router and round the top. The 1708 does conform nice so I think I can get it with that but I have a ton of CSM and feel that would work fine for getting them capped too. Doesn't seem to be structural so much as it is water proofing. Most of the old stringers weren't capped...
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    A prop question (enertia or other versus older props)

    If you're going to start playing around with testing props... I'd confirm the tachometer is accurate. You'd be amazed how off and inconsistent they can be. Once you know what you've got, get some GPS speeds of the vessel at various RPM then compare props. I try to test on the same day or at...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    If I ever have to do this again I may do that. That's a nice trick
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    Guess I'll cut them down before I tab them. They are already bedded. :( I'm thinking 2 layers of 1708 for tabbing is adequate but I have enough material to do 3 layers. I was thinking a 5 inch (10 total, 5 on the stringer, 5 on the hull surface), 7 inch and 9 inch overlay from the centerline of...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    So I have a question... should I cut the stringers to height before I tab them or tab them then cut to height? I worry about minor delamination if I were to cut the glass to height buy think I am over thinking it as they would still get capped....
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    Today is a rather small yet big update. Stringers are bedded on peanut butter. Let me tell you it's no small task to bed them on your own. And, I used a damn level too! Building them into the sled you see was a good idea as it keeps them parallel all the way up. They are vertical and the...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    Thank you. I appreciate it. It's for my own sanity as well that I document everything lol. Did I do that? I'm paranoid about forgetting or doing something wrong.
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    This is what I mean between the two discs. The picture is labeled. I feel the metal disc is the better surface for bonding...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    10-4 on the transom. Worst case, I could fab up a 1/8 inch spacer if I have to from aluminum if the threads bottom out. Yes. The metal disc visually and physically leaves a rougher finish. It seems the 36 leaves more resin providing the dull look towards the bottom right of the last photo. The...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    Today I finally made the leap of faith... no more messing around, just rip it all out. I finally can say, I think I have crested the hump. Some shots of my glassing of the outer stringers. These are rock solid. And a couple shots of everything removed. There was actually standing water...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    Good to know. If I were to drop a level on my tank under most conditions the bubble would be in the center lol. So I shouldn't worry about it. On the trailer the rear is the highest point.
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    Made some more progress. There are some air bubbles on the outer stringers but given the original ones were only tabbed in on one side, I think I'm fine. It's already more structural than the original. I also picked up the fuel tank. Only thing I'm nervous about is while the vent is on the...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    Just got word my fuel tank is ready for pickup. I know what I'm doing Monday.
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    What gives with helping people with a problem ?????????????

    I never closed out one of my threads but in my defense, it was documented that I had to rebuild and that it's been fine since. My favorite is on another forum, the old "I fixed it no help to you all" and I chuckle because most of the time, when someone feels the need to post that response they...
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    Assembling a 4.3 MerCruiser v6 - Parts check needed

    I've slapped together some junk but that's rough... I'd probably bail if they are offering....
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    I agree. Though I was shocked at how close everything was when i measured it all. Guess it was a Wednesday boat. :ROFLMAO:
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    This felt like progress... I got the outer stringers bedded in and added a half layer of glass on the transom and continued grinding the hull. Some more minor cutting and I'll be over the hump so to speak. I am still gassed from the weekend so I doubt I will do much tomorrow. Maybe I get the...
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