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  1. tpenfield

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    I got the other helm backrest made this morning and also had some time to do the 'hidem gimp' on the seat bases that act as hatches, etc. . . The gimp gives it a nice finished look. . . Next up is the helm seat bases and then I'll be traveling for a while. Won't get to install the seats until...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Quick Update. . . I was working on the other helm seat . . . which is really the first class passenger seat :ROFLMAO:. I got to the part where the armrest backing plate goes on . . . it fastens by 3 small (3/4") screws. . . nowhere to be found. 🥴 So, I'll be making a run to the hardware store...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    I did find a Google link to the pictures of your boat. (y)
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    Can anyone help me identify this boat model

    Just referencing the picture of the HIN, which ends in 91. I wonder if the OP is talking about 2 boats . . . :unsure:
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    I got the first helm seat backrest done. . . Some bungees came in handy to hold the cover in place during stretching and stapling. . . Here are a couple pictures of the helm seat . . . . . . I like that the diamond pleating wraps underneath, which is the adjustment I made to the patterns...
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    Can anyone help me identify this boat model

    The MIC code (ZBI comes up as a Campion . . . the date code is 1991. Victoria ???
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    I have been stitching away at the helm seat backrest, while the Admiral worked on the paint removal from the aluminum frames. As I mentioned earlier, I made a pattern change 'on-the-fly' to get the diamond pleated section to wrap around the bottom of the backrest. . . Of course stitching that...
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    Bravo 3 with small leak from prop shaft

    Take the propellers off for a better look. Next step would be to drain the outdrive, do a pressure test to verify the leaky seal. Replace the seals as needed. Nothing good can happen by running the boat as is.
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    Taking boat into salt / brackish water

    My closed cooling system would have build-up inside (calcium . . . aka lime). Barnacle Buster dissolves the deposits fairly well. Not sure how much salt-away gets rid of . . . I've used salt-away once on my outboards and much of the calcium was still there. Barnacle Buster ate it for lunch.
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    Bayliner 2252 Wiring Diagram

    Boat manufacturers tend not to publish much information about their wiring, plumbing, etc. Most of the information is published by the engine manufacturer (Mercruiser). So, you can search parts list for your engine via serial number and get about 80% of what you may need. Converting to closed...
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    Taking boat into salt / brackish water

    All seriousness aside . . . Your boat and engine will instantly dissolve when it hits salt water and you'll find yourself swimming for shore j/k . . . . :ROFLMAO: An occasional trip out into the bay should be OK. If you keep it there for a few days, you may need to consider replacing the...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Would you show me a picture? (no judgement)
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    The Admiral's handy work with cleaning the interior (which had a lot of dirt behind where the seats and trim were. Also the paint removal on the helm seat frames. . . . . . . . . So the interior is ready for seat installation once the weather warms up a bit.
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    . The original ones were a bit smaller, and 'finding' the screw amongst the foam cushioning was a bit tricky. These bigger grommets might make it easier. :unsure: The Admiral spent this morning cleaning the interior of the boat in preparation of re-installing the seats and sidewall trim...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    These brass grommets are to provide access to a buried fastener that hold the back of the seat on the backrest frame. .
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    It's one of those things . . . if it doesn't initially fit, you make it fit :ROFLMAO:
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Pleated panel . . . . .
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    It was my day to wake up the rooster :LOL: , so I've already started to work on the helm seat cover. I noticed that the original skin had a seam right where the vinyl would start to tuck under/around the base of the foam. The panel is going to be the diamond pleat and the other backrests...
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    Anyone know what this nut is called?

    I've seen them called Barrel nut, Binding nut, Chicago nut . . . . . . . everywhere a nut, nut . . . 🤪
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    aquasport 175 osprey

    Painting outboards to match the boat's color scheme is a 'thing' now. So, no worries about not painting original color.
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