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  1. JASinIL2006

    Old fiberglass diagnosis

    I'm not a fiberglass expert, but the pictures that would concern me the most are #3 and #4. The cracks in the side of the hull don't look like the usual spider cracks you see in gelcoat. I'd wonder if there's saturated foam on the other side that froze and expanded, cracking the fiberglass.
  2. JASinIL2006

    Is E-10 Fuel Acceptable Early in the Season?

    I use E10 all season. I think any concern about 10% ethanol causing problems in an engine manufactured in the last two decades is misplaced.
  3. JASinIL2006

    Head with no holding tank, is this illegal?

    Those of us who boat on the Mississippi, however, would really prefer you get a holding tank…
  4. JASinIL2006

    Looking for a light, all around anchor

    Actually, ours is a slip ring, but I'm not sure what size. I do recall getting one for a boat larger than ours, maybe one size up. The slip ring has proven helpful more than once when the anchor got stuck on stuff.
  5. JASinIL2006

    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    Took me a minute to figure out how/why were hanging your power tools off the transom in the first pic of post #90. Then I remembered you stood your boat on end.
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    Looking for a light, all around anchor

    We have a boat of that size and even in Mississippi River current, a Danforth anchor with a 15' length of heavy chain works great. We do have a big Navy anchor, too, but we only use it when we need a stern anchor (which is not often). The Navy anchor is a bear to pull up by hand!
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    Boat won’t start

    Easy as can be. Here is iboats' very own @achris showing how it's done: The stickies that Scott referred to are at https://forums.iboats.com/threads/must-have-technical-information-for-diyers-an-work-safe-search-version-of.335378/. It take a while to dig through them and find what you need...
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    Why is my carb oxidizing????

    Any chance the boat has water in it (in waterlogged foam, for example) when stored? Anything that would be creating a very humid environment?
  9. JASinIL2006

    Has anyone seen or heard of a trailer tire doing this?

    That explains it... 12 year old tires are well beyond their expected life. Glad you weren't on the road when they decided to fail!
  10. JASinIL2006

    Launching/retrieving with FWD

    I think its a legitimate question, especially since the vast majority of boats I see getting trailered are pulled by pickup trucks. I've been interested in reading what people have to say, especially comments like @QBhoy 's since towing practices outside of North America are so different.
  11. JASinIL2006

    Engine swap, OMC to mercruiser

    He means that if the OMC is a Cobra, it will have the same keyhole as a Mercruiser or Volvo SX, and the easiest thing will be to replace the entire engine/outdrive assembly (aka, replace everything pulley to prop).
  12. JASinIL2006

    Help with materials (recommendations needed)

    Good point. I was assuming they wouldn’t be out in the heat.
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    Help with materials (recommendations needed)

    If you plan to use polyester resin (I'm assuming polyester, since you stipulated 435 resin), you should have at least 3-6 months before you need to worry about it getting too old. (That assumes it hasn't been sitting on the supplier's shelf for 6 months already....)
  14. JASinIL2006

    E15 Gas experience

    I'm not worried about it. If your engine ran OK on E10 I cannot imagine E15 will be a problem. Honestly, I have not heard of any ethanol-related engine issues for a long time.
  15. JASinIL2006

    1988 searay Seville cuddy cabin. Is it a good boat?

    I feel for you. There lots of us here to offer guidance and help. Best of luck on your project!
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    1988 searay Seville cuddy cabin. Is it a good boat?

    If the bottom of the transom and a motor mount are rotted, it’s time to repair the boat. It may not be safe to operate and the likelihood of causing further damage is greater. Sorry, I know that sucks. I was there myself.
  17. JASinIL2006

    Upgrading trailer tires and rims - need advice

    Hard to go wrong with Goodyear Endurance tires... if you can find 'em. No question in my mind what tires will replace my current set of Endurance trailer tires.
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    Upgrading trailer tires and rims - need advice

    My experience when switching to radials was just as you describe. Noticeably smoother.
  19. JASinIL2006

    Marine Flywheel compared to an auto flywheel

    Same here. Pulling that hose was the absolute worst part of winterizing. Even with the drain, it's not easy to reach the plug, but it's much better that prying the hose off the p.s. cooler every Fall. I also installed similar drain on the big U-shaped hose on the front of the engine going to...
  20. JASinIL2006

    Marine Flywheel compared to an auto flywheel

    I believe I used fitting number 12 in the linked diagram. I installed it between the power steering cooler and the inlet from the sterndrive; it's right behind the p.s. cooler. https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31747/7585/210
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