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  1. matt167

    Another Motor mount repair question

    My Medallion 195 seems to have solid floors as well. But they are wavy so I question their structure
  2. matt167

    Boat age vs financing.

    We’re leaving it as if it works out, we will figure it out. It’s the right boat, at a good price at the wrong time. Struggling with getting the Offshore ironed out so she’s onboard with the idea. Fwiw it’s a ‘70 Islander 22 with a factory hard top, and it’s already been gone through
  3. matt167

    Boat age vs financing.

    True. But I don’t really want a boat that big either. I don’t think she knew exactly how big it really was from the pictures
  4. matt167

    Boat age vs financing.

    I told my wife 3. Small one, family boat and an overnighter. she said we need more property for that. She pointed out an express cruiser that she liked and I told her we don’t have enough truck to pull it ( 26’ with a fly bridge )
  5. matt167

    Boat age vs financing.

    Well. If the cards allign this weekend, there’s a good chance I’ll tug home a nice big enough boat. I can’t post pictures ( because we actually can’t lol ) but I’ll also say that it’s an Islander but not just any old Islander. Got the wife on board with it and we’ll make the room… I buy way...
  6. matt167

    Another Motor mount repair question

    Regal at the time was one of the better built boats. The transom will be to specification which is 2-2 1/4” for the Mercruiser to fit correctly. Beyond that, it’ll be a standard stringer, fiberglass and foam constructed boat. You still have a likely chance the rest of the stringers are gone. I...
  7. matt167

    Ram down....uggh

    Idk the GM 2.7 4cyl sells pretty good and they run okay. Very few problems with them unlike the V8s which have camshaft issues related to the AFM and usually require a new engine.
  8. matt167

    Getting challenging to find somewhat common items?

    Auto value. Parts plus. Napa and a couple other smaller chains. They are all franchise suppliers but the stores themselves are usually independently owned or owned by a smaller local chain
  9. matt167

    Fault code list needed

    Pretty sure you have a Ford EEC IV ECU making that run. It’s running marine specific programming and some of the sensors are marine specific. But Ford EEC IV codes may make some sense
  10. matt167

    Pontoon with 60hp Bigfoot

    Party barges need 2 things to plane. Lots of hp and lift strakes. Your 1995 toon probably doesn’t even have lift strakes. Your big foot is also what would be considered a high thrust motor as they use the lower unit from a larger motor to move larger boats with less hp. 3mph is the speed of...
  11. matt167

    Haul repair

    If the floor is rotten, it’s a mostly good chance the stringers are too. Especially on a Bayliner/Maxum. You would need to drill test holes to verify, not just look
  12. matt167

    Haul repair

    You’ll have to have all the stringers out as well and have it as an empty tub to repair the boat so it’ll be easy to get to once your there
  13. matt167

    Rustoleum or not

    You are 50% correct. Give or take. ‘Some’ topside paints are polyurethane. Others like Rust oleum topside paint is alkyd enamel
  14. matt167

    1980 120hp

    He means Alpha one gen 2. Few upgrades over a gen 1 setup
  15. matt167

    1980 120hp

    1977 and newer the cutout changed just a little ( need trimming ) and I’m not sure when the exhaust changed but by the mid 80s the riser and manifold is different
  16. matt167

    Electronic Ignition part number and Non-Resistance spark plugs

    They are not well regarded in the marine side of things. Known for burning out and burning coils out
  17. matt167

    Electronic Ignition part number and Non-Resistance spark plugs

    the Delco distributors used never changed. Unless you don’t have a Delco. The ring goes down tight. You really have to press on it. Or it’s out of the box defective
  18. matt167

    Electronic Ignition part number and Non-Resistance spark plugs

    1146 is the number for a Delco distributor in a 120. 1142 fits some tractors albeit also Delco. It’s the base plate that is a little different but module is the same. If you want just the trigger because it’s not working ( common ) then call Pertronix for service.. there is a reason pertronix...
  19. matt167

    1998 Lund Prosport 1600 Parts?

    Cover will be local or universal. Seats can be universal, with a 50% chance or so that Great Lakes Skipper has original NOS seats that will match your boat. They obtain the old stock from everyone. But when it’s gone, it’s gone
  20. matt167

    Conversion advice

    If the owner glassed over the transom keyhole, you could convert to Mercruiser.. makes me wonder what he was doing if the motor is still in there Basically not available… an un installed stringer drive is worth parts to someone who needs them, or scrap to those that don’t. You have parts and...
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