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  1. drewpster

    Where to connect tach sender on Merc?

    I have a 1997 Mercury 90 hp I am installing a new teleflex tach. Where does the tach sender connect on this engine?
  2. drewpster

    How to find an outboard?

    Ok folks I?m to the point where I need to repower the little tri-hull. I do not want a new engine. I was hoping to find a good used one. I have checked locally and none of the dealers here mess with used outboards. I have looked online through searches and found one 600+ miles away. I am looking...
  3. drewpster

    Rigging a new outboard

    All my mounting holes are gone. I am using a different outboard than original. Has anybody got a good process for setting center, height, and plumb of an outboard? Are there factory reference marks on outboards for rigging purposes?
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    90hp Johnson Oceanrunner Deal?

    I found a 1996 Johnson 90 HP Oceanrunner, looks new but is used. A guaranteed runner with 30 day warrantee from a dealer. The price is $3250. It comes with the controls, harnesses, and a prop sized accordingly. The dealer will rebuild the carbs and install a new impeller and will let me see it...
  5. drewpster

    Ever bought a new Evinrude?

    I was thinking of buying a new E-tec for my Thundercraft project boat. I have never bought a new outboard. I am pretty clear on all the technical issues involved in rigging the new engine, (shaft length, props, general install). I need advice on the purchasing process. I know I will need to...
  6. drewpster

    What is the most useful tool for restorations?

    If the moderators agree I would like to make this a tool list for those just getting started. I would also like to see some uncommon specialty tools others may have for doing restoration work. The most useful tool I have at this point has been my el-cheapo Harbor Freight 4 1/2" grinder. I used...
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    Questions for the Tri-hull

    I am trying to make up my mind how to enclose the aft portion under the splash well of the tri-hull I am working on. Originally a sheet of vinyl was used to cover it snapped to the lower edge of the splash well. I am not a big fan of putting that back. I need to cover this area to enclose the...
  8. drewpster

    Gel-coat/ fairing compound?

    I recently purchased a gallon of gelcoat. Not sure why really, I had no solid plan for it. At first I considered setting up to learn how to spray it. My compressor is ancient and do not think it is up to the task. The inside of my little boat's hull has allot of roving printing through the...
  9. drewpster

    Amelia Island Vacation pics

    We just got back from our yearly vacation at Amelia Island Florida. We had a great time and I thought I would share a few photos. The Queen is ready to get back aboard her boat. (I wish) This a Manatee just off our stern. There was a group of them in the area, including a baby! Once in a...
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    Merc exhaust manifolds

    I am helping a friend out doing some basic repairs on a Monterey boat with a 4.3 V-6 mercruiser engine with an alpha outdrive. I noticed while working on some bilge pump wiring that the port exhaust manifold is leaking. I need to investigate a little further before I call it a crack, but it does...
  11. drewpster

    A bagging idea

    Has anyone tried to vac bag fiberglass down to their stringers after they have been installed? I was thinking of using an a/c vac pump and some plastic. Simply cover the stringer after the initial wet out and suck it down to the stringer. I know very little about bagging, any thoughts?
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    spraying gel coat

    I was wondering about how difficult it would be to set up for spraying gelcoat. I have not heard bad things about problems spraying it. But like everything else, it depends on who you talk to. I have a small compressor, two spray guns (gravity fed HVLP and cup fed primer gun). I was considering...
  13. drewpster

    Ok I'm frustrated...need help

    Tonight I spend several hours trying to apply the first layer of woven roving over the stringers in my tri-hull. I wasted 3 pints of resin and allot of time trying to get this stuff to lay down. I rounded all the top corners and filleted all the inside corners with no luck. I ended up pulling it...
  14. drewpster

    Monterrey steering

    Hey folks anybody got some experience with power assisted steering? I am working on a boat with a 4.3 merc and an alpha outdrive. The boat is snaking back and forth at low speeds. Like there is wear in the steering. The helm has some wear, but the outdrive feels tight. (slight wear, but tight)...
  15. drewpster

    Merc/ Alpha steering issue

    I am working on a Monterrey with a 4.3 Merc and an Alpha outdrive with power assisted steering. The boat is snaking back and forth at low speeds. I have found some slight wear in the outdrive. The cable end at the helm looks good. The helm is a tilt (Teleflex) and has some wear. I am getting a...
  16. drewpster

    Glassing Stringers

    I have a question. How should I go about glassing the stringers in my tri-hull? The center stringer is about 12 feet long. I am going to be doing this by myself so it will be necessary to coat them in place. Should I place the glass and wet it out in pieces, or try to wet it out all in one long...
  17. drewpster

    Earning "iboats completed" decals for projects

    Have the administrators of the forums picked up on the idea of awarding "Completed Project" iboats decals yet? I noticed in jcsercsa's "pics of" thread that a "Powered by iboats" decal is proudly displayed on his immaculate Glastron project. Seems like a good way of advertising the iboats site...
  18. drewpster

    My trip to Vegas, I mean no offense.

    Ok you guys, I cannot vent to the family because it may hurt some feelings so you guys get the brunt. First let me say that I am not a people person generally. Meaning that as vacations and leisure go, I more likely to spend my valuable vacation time relaxing with my wife and kids on a beach...
  19. drewpster

    Keel stringer problem

    The center stringer for my little tri-hull has a big gap under it. (1"-1 1/2") The proper way to fix this would have been to cut the timber so that it fit into the keel filling the gap. I did not do that. :mad: Originally the factory simply placed the stringer on top of the groove inside the...
  20. drewpster

    Worst time of year for us

    I think it has to be said. This is the worst time of year for those of us (you know who you are) who are in the middle of some insane "restoration". We are boaters. We love it so much that we are willing to spend hours upon hours grinding, sanding and spending every spare minute working on our...
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