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  1. tpenfield

    WATER CAME DRIPPING OUT. Is it time to donate it?

    Lucky you . . . or April Fools as the case may be . . . Those friends of friends will get you every time. 🤪 Tell us more about the engine, Outboard? I/O ? Water in the engine is not a good sign. If it is an I/O could mean the engine is toast (cracked from freezing ????)
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    @todhunter - I think we should put you in charge of schooling newbies on wetting out fiberglass cloth. (y) :cool:
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    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    The only thing I have found is SAE J2006 for the wet exhaust tubes
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    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    While I'm on the subject of cooling systems . . . Are there any SAE/USCG requirements/spec's that I should be aware of as I replace hoses, etc. ??? :unsure: Just want to make sure I use 'compliant' materials, if there are any marine specifics other than good quality reinforced coolant...
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    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    Found it. . . Copper, but it will do the trick for another 8 years or so . . . It was under 'marine cooling system accessories' . . .
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    Need guidance on 30 Year old Fuel Tank

    The main issue/risk would be what you cannot see . . . namely what, if anything, is going on with the foam that surrounds the tank. A pressure test might help, but a visual inspection of the under side of the tank would be so much better. Often fuel tanks are removed from the boat for a full...
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    selling the Carver

    :unsure: :rolleyes: 🤪
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I'm impressed with your skills . . . taking apart an OMC seems like it would take nerves of steel. Good thing you had the cat there to guide you along. My Golden Retriever was not much help when I was doing outdrive maintenance. 🤪 Like you are doing, I usually try to buy the same bearings...
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    Whats my old motor worth??

    I/O engines seem to be worth less and less as time goes on since the trend is towards outboards. You could try selling it as a complete engine, but as mentioned it might be worth more as parted out.
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    7.4L Impeller replacement attempt

    I have those combo water/fuel pumps. I am not sure what "slide right on" means. I have found that the pump body has to be pushed & twisted a bit to get the mounting holes to line up with the bracket. That is because the impeller MUST sit off center within the housing (as that is how the...
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    Is this worht ot

    No deal. . .
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    Cut through fiberglass hull

    Nice work . . . it happens. You'l want to grind a bit away around the cut and patch it on both sides. Fill the actual cut with peanut butter mix.
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    Buying a boat that’s sat for 5 years

    You came looking for advice (right?) Don't get into an argument with the seller over value on this boat. Since it has not been run/used in 5 years, everything is suspect. Let someone else throw their money away on this gamble. The seller has an ego issue about the boat, let it be his...
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    Buying a boat that’s sat for 5 years

    If you are looking for a project? . . . sure . . . but $8,500 would not be the price. Cracks around the transom would be indicative of some structural issues. It does not sound like this is what you are looking for.
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    Joist hanger help please

    Google . . . Simpson Strong-Tie HS24 18-Gauge Galvanized Saddle Rafter Tie That should do the trick. As an added measure of safety I'd also loop some long 'straps' around the the ends of the 4x4, tieing them up to the 2x joists.
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    Building a larger Transom. Glastron Skiflite V-142 1978.

    Following along . . . you 'could' make your transom wider, but as mentioned the stringers are where the load should be transferred to, not the outer edges of the hull. If anything, you may want to pay extra attention to the joint between the stringers and the transom. Is there going to be...
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    Has anyone bought a boat though TDG depot?

    Here is the DNS registration info for tdgdepot.com Domain Name: TDGDEPOT.COM Registry Domain ID: 2589147784_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.namecheap.com Registrar URL: http://www.namecheap.com Updated Date: 2021-02-05T10:07:23Z Creation Date...
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    Has anyone bought a boat though TDG depot?

    Many of these 'consignment' companies are scams. If it is a send your money and wait for delivery, it is definitely a scam. Low prices are the lure. Don't be the fish. Check it out before you act.
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    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    Question for the group. . . I need to buy a few 3/4" NPT to 1" barb fittings for the extension blocks. Along the way, I have realized a significant amount of deterioration of a fitting on the open side . . . Looks like this . . . It splits the sea water coming from the HE and directs it to...
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    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    Here is the left side 'stack' for test fitting. It actually gives a bit more clearance for the coolant return line which will go in the face of the riser extension. . . Time to order some hardware, fittings, and hoses.
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