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  1. tpenfield

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Looks like $270K ish new, $200K used :unsure: Link to 2022 pricing/dealer cost, but add your options. . .from the base model. https://seedealercost.com/marine/browse/product/chaparral-boat-osx-series-280-osx-2022 When do we get to go for a ride? :cool:
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    Gas tank access

    Welcome to iBoats . . . I'm not familiar with your exact boat, but usually there is an inspection/access hatch over the rear portion of the tank. Keep looking, it may be under flooring/carpet, etc. It is doubtful that the tank moved, else you would notice other issues. Got any pictures to share?
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    facebook and all the misinformation

    I'm on a few FB groups . . . Mercruiser, Formula, Cruisers 338, boat restoration, boat/auto upholstery. . . . some are better than others. I do get a chuckle out of the folks with carbureted engines asking about 'the computer'. :ROFLMAO: . . . . Cooling system and Winterization topics are...
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    Hvac / thermostat question

    Yup . . . the 'C' wire. . . I went through 2 Nest units until I got that sorted out on my home system (heat only). Supposedly the Nest units will work without the C wire connected, but my results proved otherwise. I went with Ecobee and put in a 'C' wire adapter. Not sure why you have your...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    I've seen a few of the Chappy OSX at dealers/shows, etc. . . . very nice. 400 HP (total) does seem a bit on the light side for power. Those boats have been out for only a few years (right?) I wish there was a 33-35 foot model :D
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I'll add my comments . . . For the fuel tank, consider Interlux Interprotect 2000E . It is a 2-part epoxy paint used commonly as a barrier coat, but also works great as a bare metal primer. I coated my 160 gallon fuel tank with the stuff and could not get it to come off with the 'pull test'...
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    That's right . . . don't try any of this stuff at home :ROFLMAO:
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    My new boat has now received its place on my website . . . given that I began using my old laptop for editing and updating websites and I vaguely remember all the FTP and HTML 'stuff' that I used to do behind the scenes. :LOL: http://www.tpenfield.com/Cruisers338/Home.html
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    Can you change from welded to bolted?

    Hard to tell the trailer is/was galvanized to begin with. Certainly can be saved, but not without a metal worker's touch (IMO). sand blasting, welding, re-galvanizing, etc . . .
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    What's Old Becomes 'New' . . .

    The Admiral found a few more . . . but I think these are headed to recycling after data purge.
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    What's Old Becomes 'New' . . .

    Must have been almost dinner time :LOL:
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    What's Old Becomes 'New' . . .

    Also 'found' my Apple watch . . . got it for Christmas a few years ago and only wore it a few times. It is like having new things again. :cool: Meanwhile, I have used the old computer and the iWeb software to update my websites, adding a site for the Cruisers 338.
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    Gimbal bearing/bellows?

    :ROFLMAO: . . . maybe a bit longer
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    Gimbal bearing/bellows?

    Sure . . . u-joints and/or gimbal bearing. Might as well do both while you got the 'hood up' Probably cost me 4 beers, plus parts. 😆
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    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    Just catching up to this thread. Very cool . . . following along. I need to borrow your boat shelter :ROFLMAO:
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Just re-upholstered a boat bucket seat . . . first time doing one of this type. It took a while as there are 4 separate pieces to it and the main piece has lots of contours. This is for a Chris-Craft Corsair 28. . . As of now, my 'upholstery shop' is booked for the season :cool:
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    Asking But Don't think anyone knows

    @alldodge . . . are you shopping for boats :cool:
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    Grease on rims

    Any grease is better than no grease . . . to quote one of our Moderators :LOL:
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    What's Old Becomes 'New' . . .

    The Admiral has been on a cleaning-out kick lately. Last week she collected a bunch of electronics (computers, phones, etc) to take for recycling. She brought me my old MacBook and asked if I still wanted to keep it? I took a quick look and said "yes . . ." My new Macbook (left) is the pure...
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    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    I built my custom fiberglass swim platform in my garage during the dead of winter. Temperatures in the garage were typically 60˚F (ish). First, I would use poly since it is easier on the wallet. If you have an 'attached' garage, you could vent fumes from the garage and bring warm air from the...
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