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  1. tpenfield

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Here is my days work . . . . . . I added a little bit of color to the endcaps. This piece, which is the port settee backrest in the main cockpit, put up quite a fight for a while. The part with the Red endcap and the white vinyl tucked under got all messed up . . . I had to re-stitch it...
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    Corrosion/coating on props question

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/first-time-spraying-outdrive-anti-fouling.732285/ Salted water . . . You will need to paint the props. You could do galvanizing (zinc) spray and it will keep the barnacles from growing on them, but algea will grow on them. If you paint with zinc and then...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Yes, the shape of it is because the companion seat right next to it needs to mate up with it. . . . but that piece IS symmetrical :ROFLMAO: . .
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Update . . . I've been away from the upholstery for about a week, but now back at it. This is the complete 'beer access' backrest. . , . This one seem to take forever 🤪 but at least it is done. I did not realize how 'non-symentrical this backrest is until I got it finished. I'm getting...
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    1969 Merc 110 Fuel Line Assembly

    1969 was one of those years when Mercury was using a smaller bayonet style connector. They were/are pricey ($50 ish when I bought one), but perhaps there are more now available (?) and then you can fit it to any compatible fuel line. I don't believe you will find anything ready-made.
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    Tax time!

    The Admiral uses TurboTax to file our plethora of forms. Not sure $200 is all that obscene for having it spit out the proper forms.
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    1885 5.7L weak water supply to circulation pump

    Not sure why you think it is the recirculating pump. . . . I'm thinking it is a clog leading up to the T-stat housing . . . or the T-stat housing itself.
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    When To Dewinterize

    Yes, the weather has been teasing many of us this season. 65˚ F and sunny here on Wednesday . . . 20˚ F and 8" of snow on Friday. o_O :rolleyes:
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    Towing more than capacity?

    I have towed on the highway right up near/at capacity and maybe even slightly over, considering published weights do not include fuel, gear, etc. (24 foot boat . . . about 6,500 - 7,000 lbs total) I towed this beast (see signature photo), which is 14,500 lbs (ish) total and about 42 feet...
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    1966 Islander - Anyone had success installing a porta potty or other toilet solution in the bow/cabin area?

    It was in the center. Not sure what size it was . . . fairly long time ago.
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    1989 Celebrity 181BR Restoration

    Start with what you think you may need for materials (Resin, cloth, etc.) . . . you can always buy more as needed. Also, be aware that your resin application methods can save on resin, $$$, and weight, if that is desirable. I'd try with 20 gallons of resin, even if you end up needing 30 gallons.
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    1966 Islander - Anyone had success installing a porta potty or other toilet solution in the bow/cabin area?

    I don't have any specific ideas, but some pictures would be nice. My 24 Cuddy had the porta-poop under a section of v-berth cushion. Maybe similar to what @jimmwaller is describing.
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    Replacement Ladder

    Shop similar brands, (Amarine, Attwood, etc.) to see if you can find a fit. Lots of online products don't show enough of the dimensions to make a proper choice. If the holes are 12" apart on-center, then the ladder is probably advertised as a 14" ladder (perhaps) :unsure:
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    1885 5.7L weak water supply to circulation pump

    EDIT: Just saw your post above . . . You say 'inboard', but posted in the sterndrive forum. So is it a sterndrive (Mercruiser Alpha)? The circulation pump does not draw water into or push water out of the engine. It circulates water through the engine block. The Raw Water Pump brings water...
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    Thinking of buying a Maxum 2400 SCR. Thoughts?

    Here is an example of carpet . . . https://www.snapincarpet.com/ecommerce/Maxum-2400-SCR-carpet-kit-96-01-.cfm?item_id=262&parent=660 Dash panel . . . may be a 1997, not sure if 1998 is different. https://www.aplusmobilegraphics.com/shop/index.php?rt=product/product&product_id=136
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    Thinking of buying a Maxum 2400 SCR. Thoughts?

    Yes, you know the drill. Structural moisture, etc. Just wondering what those white hoses coming from the top of the engine are . . . probably to the water heater on the port side (answered my own question). As far as parts . . . Great Lakes Skipper is always a place to check, but many parts...
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    MerCruiser 496 HO 2008 - Engine Alarm (constant sound)

    How 'bout that oil pressure. :unsure: 🤪
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    When To Dewinterize

    De-winterize . . . "When daily low temperatures remain above freezing and the chances of freezing weather has passed". :D
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    1989 Celebrity 181BR Restoration

    Wood core . . . fiberglass coated. I think there have been some restorations of Celebrity boats in the past. So, you could search the restoration forum for some specific guidance and some pictures of what's ahead.
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    Are we in trouble?

    I am always nervous about the time intervals between . . . Inspections/acceptance of the boat, delivery of the cash, and taking physical possession of the boat. The time between the inspections and taking physical possession is where things can go wrong. It is best to make sure that...
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