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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    I am using the regular Tenara (92). I did get some material from Albright's. I had to really shop around for the material, because no single (or several) places had much of what I needed. I'm using the 1/4" sew foam, same as last time. I still have some of the heavy Tenara (138) thread left...
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    454 Lifter Adjustment

    Which generation 454? Mark IV Gen 5 Gen 6 ??? IIRC, on the Mark IV you tighten the rocker to '0' lash, then go another turn on the rocker bolt. Not sure about the 5 & 6, never had to adjust those. You can probably Google it though . . . "GM 454 valve adjustment"
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    I did some more disassembly of the seating and the sidewall and helm trim. I was thinking the sidewall trim was going to be a real PITA to remove, but it is actually held on with automotive-type insert fasteners. . . . . The fastening for the seat is pretty much standard fair for boat...
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    Marine oil VS Standard Synthetics

    I'm not much of an oil connoisseur, I just go with the recommended weight in any brand. Most oils meet the relevant spec's, unless you really dig deep into the bargain aisle.
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    Just revising my list of improvement projects . . . 2022 . . . Upholstery - will be the big project. I plan to add some color to the mostly gray upholstery. See my Post -> https://forums.iboats.com/threads/re-upholstery-job-on-cruisers-yacht-338-bowrider.752762/ Microwave - this boat was void...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    I did not see an email from you . . . :unsure: I know you had mentioned sending them. Not sure I have anything to open them with.
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Here is what the rear seat will look like with the diamond quilting and embroidered logo . . . .
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Looks like the logo embroidery will be fairly low in cost. I'll be able to get 4 of the CY logos embroidered into the vinyl for under $100. Thanks @Scott Danforth for the lead.
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    Forgot to trim up while jacking up trailer

    There will be some play. An inch or less sounds fine. Have you run the boat yet . . . like on a pre-purchase trail or anything like that?
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Quick Update . . . Much of the vinyl has arrived, still waiting on the white, and a few other items. I have been surprised at how quickly the items have arrived, given the time of year.
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    Forgot to trim up while jacking up trailer

    Nice going . . . :oops: How much damage? All of it. . . Since we cannot see your boat, we don't know. The outdrives are designed to kick up when they hit an underwater object, so that feature probably prevented any serious damage. Have you looked at the transom area and the outdrive to...
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    1st time buying stocks on my OWN online? How?

    TD Ameritrade . . . Probably a minimum amount to start an account. They have the 'Think or Swim' platform and you can either trade throguh the platform or through the website. The other online brokers are similar.
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    In Other News . . . I had these long sleeve tee shirts made up as Christmas gifts for the family. . . . . 'CREW', 'CAPTAIN', and 'ADMIRAL' versions. :D
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    I also gave her some more artwork. When the time comes I'll touch base with them, if I don't hear back. I won't have any vinyl material to send them until next week.
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    Engine smell in cabin when boat is tarped for the week (350 i/o)

    Yes, engine smell as in paint (from a new engine) or engine smell as in fuel/oil?
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Not yet . . . but it has only been 1 day.
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Quick Update . . . I've ordered most everything in terms of fabric and supplies. I did have to go with the Spradling Beluga 'Pure White' instead of the Nautolex Cetacea 'White Wave'. Nautolex is harder to come by it seems. I also had to switch suppliers on a couple of items as the initial...
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    My boat in saltwater

    My main ingredients for maintaining my boats in salt water are: Marine grease Fogging oil Barnacle Buster Iron Out A full closed cooling system is a must if you have an I/O, I'm not sure flushing will hold off the gremlins for that long. I have a few small outboards that are 35-50 years...
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    My boat in saltwater

    Boats go in salt water . . . that's what they do. I keep my boats in salt water. Don't worry too much about dunking your in the ocean, particularly since you rinse it out. Make sure you keep your anodes fresh and are of the correct type. Will you be going in both fresh and salt on a regular...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    It looks like I can get the Spradling Beluga Pure White, the original white. I cannot find the Nautolex Cetacea. So, it may be the Spradling for the white. I don't need much quilted, so I may make my own. I touched base with the Royal Palms person - will be sending them a sample image.
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