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  1. tpenfield

    Cheapest online decal store ?

    It has been a while since I bought a decal set. But I recall the 'outboarddecalset.com' site that you show a picture of and there was also 'discontinueddecals.com' and 'outboarddecals.com' You can also find them on eBay. As I recall, 'cheapest' was not what you would call any of them . . ...
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    help help help overheating Mecrusier

    That one (small) picture does not really show much. If the impeller disintegrated there are probably bits and pieces further along in the cooling system flow. You'll need to find/flush those pieces. There are usually a couple of oil coolers along the intake path before the incoming water gets...
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    Why does my tandem axle trailer not have a backup solenoid?

    If the trailer was previously equipped with what's known as 'free backing' drum brakes than it would not have the lock-out surge brake master cylinder. Since disc brakes are the more common thing with new trailers, they come with the lock-out feature.
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    Soak Bearings in Rust Remover?

    I am wondering about this porosity thing and salt water exposure. Lots of folks flush their motors after salt water exposure. Does it really matter?
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    2007 8.1 Gi converted to rear-mount closed cooling

    Probably the biggest difference between the half and full systems is the size of the heat exchanger. Not sure how much bigger they are, but the ones on my 454's were the full width of the engine IIRC.
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    Soak Bearings in Rust Remover?

    This looks worse than what you described . . . I agree with the others. The areas of pitting are where the rust came from. Rust is evidence of removed metal.
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    2007 8.1 Gi converted to rear-mount closed cooling

    I installed the SJE (now Orca) closed cooling kits on my twin 454's about 10 years ago. I agree on the instructions being vague . . . you sort of had to figure things out on your own. So, I guess that short-coming has not changed. It makes these kits a little higher on the 'DIY difficulty...
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    New Sailer getting started!

    Welcome to iBoats . . . The biggest negative (IMO) is the water ballast design (instead of a traditional weighted keel). Basically, water ballast is a trailering compromise for day (or short-term) launching. The problem is that you have to carry a lot of ballast (water weight) in the hull in...
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    Soak Bearings in Rust Remover?

    Welcome to iBoats . . . This stuff you mean? . . It is hard to say if it will be good or bad. I'm assuming the outdrive got low on oil and developed the rust? I'd be more concerned about the bearings in the upper gear case. Got any pictures to share?
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    Embarrassing question

    What the OP posted . . . https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W9FXKTF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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    Embarrassing question

    Yup, that's a leak-down tester. You can tell by the twin gauges. Still useful, but for leak-down testing, which is not often done.
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    If need be, I was thinking about getting 21" x 15" pieces of stainless steel. Bend an inch of the edges up to a right angle for stiffness and just fasten the whole thing (now 19"x15") to the underside of the existing tabs. :unsure: Also thought about making some transom pods, but not sure I...
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    Embarrassing question

    It does not sound like you have the proper compression tester, or that it is not working properly. There should the a check valve so that the gauge continually climbs, as the engine is cranked, but the gauge should not go down until you release the check valve.
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    1994 Bayliner Trophy 2002 Transom Core: One, or Three Pieces?

    I see that you have been a member for a while, but have not posted until now. :) Looks like 3 pieces. Tell us what you are doing so folks can respond with any guidance that you are looking for.
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    What year is outboard mercury 9.8 2 stork serial #5822941 ?

    The Maxrules.com site has a nice model/serial number reference. Looks to be a 1980 (or 81) https://maxrules.com/models/Merc_model_files/7p5-9p9.php
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    Possibly getting a slip - what to know before saying yes

    Remember . . . you may want/need fenders on both sides of the boat. Depends on the arrangement of your slip.
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    Lewmar Windless

    I had similar issues with my vertical windlass on the Formula. I went with a 5/8" line on a gypsy meant for 1/2 line and the problem went away. I also found that the anchor rode has to be somewhat taut in order for the gypsy to really grab. I think it is a short coming of vertical windlasses...
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    Possibly getting a slip - what to know before saying yes

    Barrier coat. Shore power if you can get it. Make sure you have enough lines for bow, stern and spring lines, fenders (4-6). Also a beach chair or something to sit out on your dock and talk with your 'boat slip buddies'. :LOL:
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Thanks guys ! Yes, on the Bennett tabs, they are probably the better design for underwater sensing. If I have to replace the tabs/cylinders in the future, I'd probably go with the electronic indicator type. As for the size of the trim tabs, If I need to go to a 15" depth, I am thinking I'd...
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    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Yes, that would be a next step, if the use of the existing tabs does not work out. These are nearly the biggest tabs that are readily available. 18" wide x 12" deep. The transom mounting surface only supports up to 18" width, so to go bigger, I'd be looking at an 18" x 15" or possibly an 18"...
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