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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    It looks like he's just using a steel bar between two of the bolt heads on the water pump pulley. If you don't want to do that, I'd recommend using something like the ProForm Crankshaft turning tool. It bolts to the harmonic balancer and gives you a hex or square drive so you can safely turn...
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    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Nice score. It'll be worth the drive when you are cruising this summer!
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    Bottom up restoration! MY FIRST BOAT

    My boat is an inboard/outboard, but is still a fiberglass/wood boat like yours. You can click the link in my signature for a very detailed (and long) thread with lots of pictures on the restoration of my boat. You'll want to use 1708 fiberglass in addition to the chopped strand mat (CSM)...
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    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    Get some quotes on having it spray foamed...I was pleasantly surprised at the price. I had my garage foamed and added the 24,000 BTU mini-split and it was life changing. Power bill is a little higher in the summer when I'm busting out a lot of projects, but it's so worth it.
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    1993 Mercruiser 7.4 - Is my Problem Carb or Thunderbolt IV module

    I second Cliff's High Performance. They sell great kits (and a great book) if you feel like diving in yourself, and I think you can also send in your carb and have them do the rebuild, but I'm not sure on lead time.
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    What is this hose coming off of fuel pump

    As said above, it should go to the nipple on your carb or flame arrestor. You should replace it with Tygon F-4040-A tubing, which is compatible with fuels. Other types of Tygon (or other brands of tubing) may or may not be resistant.
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    Replacement backrest for 2003 Crownline 180BR

    You can try calling Lanier Marine Liquidators in Dawsonville, GA, but you're probably going to end up having to get one made.
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    Re coating wood/fiberglass decking

    You're not gonna get anyone in here to go along with rubberized coating over wood for your deck repair. We are all going to recommend either epoxy and glass or polyester and glass for a proper repair.
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    Won’t idle 3.0 Mercruiser

    Not good. Time to pull the head.
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    Deck Repair - Fiberglassing Question (Newbie)

    Yes, that sounds like a solid plan. You say priming on all sides - assume you mean with poly resin?
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    MerCruiser 5.0 MPI pinging/detonation at higher RPMs

    I know you've already bought new injectors but for future reference, the place I use for injector servicing charges $10 per injector for cleaning and flow testing, plus $10 for shipping, so $90 for a full set of 8.
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    Be easy on me please. Total newbie.

    I, too, am a slave to the almighty Honda, reside in Chatt, TN, and am named Matt. Weird. I would do as Stress point suggested.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Tuffer is not amused!!! 😂
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    Wire size for livewell please

    Scott, my understanding is that he's talking about a push/pull cable with a solid core in a jacket...not electrical wiring.
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    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Minus 24?! That's the good Lord telling you to move south, Jim. 😂
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    Thanks! It was a lot of work but it has been very rewarding. I said if I ever do another ill buy a machine and try to sew my own upholstery, just to have the skill. As far as gelcoat goes, I only rolled on new gelcoat in the bilge and ski locker. The outside is original gel...I just buffed till...
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    Sure - here is where the upholstery stuff starts in my build thread. Skip ahead to page 28 if you want to see current pics from last summer. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1987-power-play-xlt-185-floors-stringers-and-upholstery.739025/page-20#post-5712873
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    I paid a shop to reupholster my 19 ft runabout back in 2021 and it cost me $3500 for the 2 captains chairs, rear bench seat, sun pad, and 2 side panels. The structure on everything but the captains chairs had to be made from scratch. I did the carpet myself. Pre-built captains chairs will be...
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    How to do a scarf joint properly?

    Here is how i did mine.
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    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

    A win's a win! Plaque looks great, Jim.
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