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    1992 Sylvan VFC 17

    The mfgrs use whatever is availiable when the boat was made, they dont make their own...good luck, you may consider doing them all if you want them to match !! I also have a 92 Sylvan but so far my hatch covers are still in good shape..
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    Can you spray paint a prop?

    If they want to break into my barn and steal it....go ahead, you will only try once !!
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    Can you spray paint a prop?

    Guess that is my point, just use a rattle can then when it wears off, easy to touch it up !! I usually get a couple years out of a rattle can paint job. Then again I boat in deeper water, no sand bars to run across, no rocks to run into....
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    If you are a gambler, then go for it !!! My time is valuable to me anyway, I hate doing things over, but for some, doing things over and over is not a problem...
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    Bayliner floor replacement

    I woukd still do some serious testing on the wood structure under that floor. Glass boats start at the very bottom when rot takes hold. No sense doing all that work then have to do it over !!!! If the floor is not soft, why cut it out ??
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    2003 Sunesta 210 - can’t access fresh water pump

    Just like autos, they are not designed for the repaiman after the fact. Easy assembly is the only requirement !
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    Can you spray paint a prop?

    I only use aluminum props and have used Krylon spray paint for years with no issues. Dries fast and easy to recoat when needed. Quick, simple, cheap and looks great !!
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    Yes, along with new gaskets and needle valve and seats the kits also have instructions for initial settings and setups for your carb.
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    What to use to patch hole on hull of Aluminum Boat

    Looks like it could be a drain hole for the strake. Can you see the hole from the inside ?? Often they put a drain hole in the strake, but after time the water in the strake finds it way up thru the rivet heads and into the boat. If it is in the strake not sure you want to plug it, instead...
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    Blue Sea dual battery troubleshooting

    We have all been there and done that !!
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    Just look thru this and other forums on trouble shooting engines that dont run right. The majority are under " I just cleaned the carb and it doesn't run right"....How many do you see that say I just rebuilt the carb with a rebuild kit and it doesn't run right"....I cant remember any from the...
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    Blue Sea dual battery troubleshooting

    Measured at the terminals with a good guage...a full battery is 12.6 volts or above !! Below 12 volts is considered dead ! Below 11 volts is trash time, battery wont recover and needs replaced !!
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    What to use to patch hole on hull of Aluminum Boat

    Yes...why is that hole there should be important !! If a lost rivet, no problem....if caused from corrosion, then that could be a bigger issue !!
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    What did you do to your boat today?

    Fixed my electric short in my outboard, the trim pump wires got caught in the trim hinge and shorted them out. Final testing this afternoon..
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    Trim pump short questions

    Went out this morning and tried again, another new fuse, put plugs back in and disconnected trim pump...turned over without blowing fuse !! Tried numerous times and all was good. Reconnected trim unit and that worked from engine and remote controls with no issues !! Tried cranking engine and...
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    Trim pump short questions

    Still updating this issue....after fiddling more with this, it appears the fuse is blowing when the starter is engaged. Can starters be tested ?? Or another component that needs tested ?? Just trying to update my issue to give as much info as possible to find a cure.
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    Is it possible to put the upper half of the sterndrive on first? Or do I need to put the whole drive on together?

    I made a fixture with wheels to hold the whole outdrive out of some 2x4's, made the job much easier as I always removed my outdrive over the winter. Build it to the height that works best...
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    Trailer frame size?

    Why not measure it...
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    Trim pump short questions

    OK...posting an update, bought some new fuses rather than trust the old pkg I had on hand. With a new 20A fuse in the engine the trim does work now both on engine itself and at that throttle control. Push the key and the choke clicks, turn the key and the engine turns over without plugs...
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    Trim pump short questions

    Today had my first ever electrical issue, for me that is scary, as a toolmaker I can make anything, but electrical stuff is foreign other than basic stuff. So launched my 16' tinnie with 1992 Merc 40hp classic with power trim/ tilt. Trimmed motor down, ready to start....dead... Checked...
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