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    Smokey - 1980 Johnson 4.5 HP

    I caught up on my photos and videos this evening . . . So, here is the motor running at a high idle and smoking quite a bit. I was able to lean out the mixture to reduce the smoke, but the engine would run consistently at this setting. So, I'd like to get the carb sorted out and then take...
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    Full Closed Cooling Winterize - In Water

    I take it that you are in an area where it does not get so cold that it prevents boating during the winter months? The primary areas to protect would be the intake hose leading up to the heat exchanger, the heat exchanger and the risers, as you mentioned. Let us know the serial number of the...
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    Rolling Torque Measurement

    Rolling torque is best measured with a rolling torque gauge . . . Seekonk brand is the one that I have/use. Here is a link to their page. http://www.seekonk.com/cat-43-1-54/i...que-wrench.htm
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    Smokey - 1980 Johnson 4.5 HP

    I just picked up a 1980 Johnson 4.5 HP ( model J5RLCSS ) and have run it a few times in a barrel. Probably a total of 1 hour of running. The engine runs well, idles well, shifts well , etc. The only thing I noticed is that it puts out a tremendous amount of smoke from the 2-cycle fuel mix. I...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    Quick Update: I picked up a 1980 Johnson 4.5 HP long shaft motor yesterday. It has an internal fuel tank, which I wanted to have for this boat. This engine is about 20 lbs lighter than my Mercury 7.5. Although I will say that I like the mechanical design of the Merc much better. This...
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    Mercury 7.5 HP 1969 Spark Plugs - at end of season

    The boats came out of the water yesterday and I am checking the plugs on my 1969 Mercury 7.5 HP outboard (serial # in my sig below). I noticed the lower plug was very clean versus the upper plug. I am thinking that I am getting water in the bottom cylinder, since the plug is so clean...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    UPDATE: I power washed the topsides and then removed the boat from the trailer. The water from the power washing was chalky white, so it looks like the boat really needs to be re-coated. Getting the boat off of the trailer was a bit tricky, but it is done. My plan was to lift the boat with my...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    Update: Flotation Foam Compartments I started to open 'things' up in the cabin to get a look at the foam inside the V-berth, etc. The first place I cut open was where the porta-pot goes. It has a plywood backing to stiffen the area. The fiberglass separated easily from the plywood. Very wet. ...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    Progress Update - Cabin The cabin is fairly basic and there are some gold vinyl cushions ( a La 1970's) for the v-berth and the aft berths that I am not sure I will bother to put back. There is room for a porta-pottie and I have a brand new one that is about 5 years old yet still in the box it...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    Progress Update: Gelcoat Prep I have been taking things apart in preparation for re-doing the hull and topsides. Whatever I can get to in terms of fasteners, I am removing so that I can prep & paint as easily as possible. The port lights were oozing sealant from their edges Real sticky...
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    O'Day Mariner Sailboat Restoration

    We don't often see sailboat restoration work on this forum, but since I'll be restoring my newly acquired O'Day Mariner sailboat (Sail #3224), I thought I would run a thread for those who may be interested. The boat is a 1976 model and has the "2+2" design which means the cabin has aft berths...
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    O'Day Mariner (sailboat) Wet Foam . . .

    I did some cleaning and checking through everything on my new-to-me O'Day Mariner (Sail #3224) over the past few days. The boat has 'positive flotation' via foam-filled chambers in the bow (v-berth) and the aft-berths. V-berth area Aft-Berth area (one on each side of the hull . . . I...
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    Comcast doing away with Personal Web Pages

    I think that I might be one of the few folks that use Comcast web page hosting on these forums instead of photobucket or similar. Anyway, I got notice that Comcast is discontinuing their web hosting services as of October 8, 2015 . . . Much of my picture posting on my threads are from my...
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    Thinking of getting a sailboat . . .

    A quick update: I put the O'Day Mariner in the water on Labor Day and took it for a sail in the harbor and adjacent basin area. Too windy to go out in the big ocean with it. Wind was 25 mph with guts up to 32 mph. Here are a few pics of the setup and launch and sailing . . . Still working...
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    Mercury 'Gnat' 4HP (1980-81 ish)

    I came across one of these engines on CL and noticed that it was only in production for a few years. Also, I have yet to see a positive comment about this model. What's the story on this engine? Should I not bother and keep looking ??? (this would be a kicker motor for my newly acquired 19...
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    Thinking of getting a sailboat . . .

    Update: I have started to go through everything. Got the sails up and checked the running rigging. I am not sure I have the mast rake set right, plus it is a fractional rig, so the mast should bend back a little bit. I took a little bit of adjusting to get the sail shape decent. We shall...
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    Thinking of getting a sailboat . . .

    UPDATE: The boat ( 1976 O'Day Mariner, Sail #3224) is now at its new home. I went to get it early Saturday AM, so as not to take too much time out of the day, because we had a full day of beaching and boating planned. The boat sits up a little higher on the trailer than I had originally...
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    Thinking of getting a sailboat . . .

    The 'second' one did have quite a bit of hull damage. Here are a couple pictures of the transom. . . cracks on both sides. Looked as though it had been dropped on its stern or some other sort of impact on the transom. The seller is only looking for $600 (without trailer) but still there...
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    Thinking of getting a sailboat . . .

    Another update: I saw this boat today (yea, I know, they all look the same) This one was in pretty good shape and the trailer was in good shape (galvanized). I have seen 3 boats so far. This one was in pretty good shape. The gelcoat would need to be restored, but that is the case with...
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    Thinking of getting a sailboat . . .

    UPDATE: I looked at a couple of boats yesterday . . . This one had some potential, but the trailer was a rust bucket. The seller may not have the title to the boat, so that could be a show stopper. Then I saw this one . . . Seller has the title, but the boat was in tough shape. The bow...
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