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  1. tpenfield

    Buying a boat with a rebuilt sterndrive??

    The real concern is a boat for sale with a newly rebuilt engine and little/no hours on it. If the boat has been in use at a reasonable level for the past 5 years, then their is some credibility to the rebuilt engine.
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Update: I cast a no vote to the idea . . . lots of complexities to the idea. Insurance is a big concern . . . then there are the complexities of usage and responsibility that many of you have touched on.
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    18 foot fibreglass bow rider minimum engine size?

    Agree ^^^ I'm thinking about 2X of your current motor. It might be OK with one person, but not with 3-4. Boats need a lot of HP initially to get up on plane.
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Thanks everyone. (y) My initial inclinations are well supported by your unanimous responses. I may tell my sibling if he is that anxious about getting a 'new' boat, he can loan me some cash.
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Thanks, AD good comments. I think what would be different then vs. now is: Now: 1 Owner, 1 Captain, I'm the only one that takes the boat out (at the helm), everyone else is crew. Then: 3 Owners, 3 Captains, any of the 3 could take the boat out for their use. All would be fine until the...
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    I know this question comes up now and then, but I wanted to get some specific input. . . I have 2 siblings that we share a family summer house with. Each of us have family/friends come and stay, party like rock stars, etc. We all either beach and/or boat depending on the weather and what...
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    I probably will leave it as is for now and add a frame if it becomes a troublesome eyesore. :D
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    Sure :D
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    Getting the water out of the block after a sea trial?

    Didn't you ask this question a few days ago :unsure:
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    Second installation without a mishap :D (y) I did a second bathroom this weekend . . . more of a makeover than the first bathroom. this one was new flooring (Vinyl plank) and new toilet. My learnings from the first installation paid off. The Admiral has now requested that I bring the...
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    I/Os in salt water...

    If you are in an area where you can have your boat in the water year-round, you should probably plan on 3 haul-outs per year to do maintenance.
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    Deck repair looks like might need new stringers and any other advice.

    Bunk trailers make good cradles. Just add some temporary support at the chines and a wee bit of support up towards the bow if it does not have any and you will be good to go for a full cut & gut.
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    I/Os in salt water...

    Not much truth . . . I happen to have a Formula boat with twin I/O's (Mercruiser Bravo 3) and run in salt water, as do many people. My boat stays in the water 4-5 months per year. You will want good anode protection along with the Mercathode system, and lots of grease on stuff. Also...
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    Doral 270SC

    I'd try a 24P propeller set and see what you get. Since that is abouty all the boat that a single engine can handle, I would not go experimenting is the 25-26P range.
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    Snow Birds: Beware!

    Lots of folks use freeze alarms that call you when the temp gets too low. Now it is more common to have WiFi thermostats. I have a Nest T-Stat in the summer house ( 9˚ F here today BTW ) but 2 devices have crapped out in the past 2 years, so I'm switching to Ecobee brand. On sunny days, the...
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    Yes, should have gotten the higher-end model . . . However, the thrown awaits . . . . I got 3 more of these to install, so hopefully they will suffice. They flush better than the old toilets.
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    Toilet Installation Mishap . . .

    Update . . . The JB Weld worked (y) :D In looking at the way the tank mounts to the bowl, it seemed like the gasket assembly was/is a bad design - IMO. There is a combination gasket that seals all 3 mounting holes for the tank. The gasket also needs to act as a spacer in between the tank and...
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    Hampton 220 interior trim

    Google 'counter top edge banding' or 'counter top t-molding' . . . or . . . Google 'half-round rubrail with insert' You may not find an exact match, but should have enough variety to choose from for a decent make-over.
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    Rookie move

    Welcome to iBoats . . . From what I can see there isn't much damage. :unsure: 😛 Did you notice any damage to the propeller? Was there dirt on the transom saver? Did you notice any damage to the transom (deformation, cracks, etc.) ?
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    1990 larson all american 195 4.3 confusion

    Serial number for the engine would help narrow down exactly what you have. What is a pointless coil? :unsure: Not sure if the issue is pointless 🤪 1990 would probably be electronic ignition of some sort. Most of the Mercruiser part websites will have an electrical diagram for the engine . ...
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