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    Prepping aluminum boat for salt water slip

    I slipped an aluminum 24 ft cruiser in salt and the issues are constant.If there are any surrounding boats that are plugged in to shore power there will be an issue.its almost like your boat becomes the sacrificial anode.Best barrier coat I used was a 2 part epoxy called Bitumastic.It was like...
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    Trim Lifting Motor Very Slowly

    Any issues I have had similar resulted in low fluid level so check it.Charlie
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    Craigslist scammers ? or am I being paranoid?

    I have purchased a few things off Craigslist,not many.I have always communicated thru email and after a few emails exchanged I asked "When and where"? Most direct you to their home and quick and easy.I have sold very few things thru Craigslist however I have an outboard for sale and most...
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    1988 Wellcraft classic 200xl small leak at the bottom on transom plate

    Silicone is good for temp fix.3m 5200 sealant is recommended for the permanent fix when you find it.If those pics are the finished product..that is beautiful!! I always found it more effective when looking for a leak to do it while floating and at night with a small flashlight which will isolate...
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    Riser hose water flow pinched

    here are a few pics of the pinched hose after removal.
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    Riser hose water flow pinched

    There is defenetly a slight restriction/pinch.Had my neighbor not pointed it out I probably wouldnt have noticed.With his being a very capable tech I have to go with him on this.BTW i pulled the hose and will take a pic to show the dent in it.Charlie
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    Riser hose water flow pinched

    My thoughts exactly!!! Gonna look closer at that option.Thanks
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    Riser hose water flow pinched

    No it does not move so no chafe however my big concern is any restriction of water flow which seems like approx 20% may be restricted.Charlie
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    How to Keep my Outdrive Looking Good

    Your drive will never look as good as it does now if you leave it in the water.....just aint possible.Charlie
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    Riser hose water flow pinched

    Check out the pic.Hard to see but the riser hose has a bit of a restriction against the lift plate. Not sure if that is what it is called.New to me 5.0 used motor that I got in a pinch when I found my stbd motor was in a bad way.The riser hose has a slight restriction against the plate.My...
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    Grady white thru hull size?

    BTW ,not the thruhull post I did yesterday.Different boat .Charlie
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    Grady white thru hull size?

    Anyone know the thruhull size of bilge and cockpit drains on a Grady White? I have a 208 Adventure and these thruhulls are huge for this size boat and heavy duty looking.This would be specifically for appearance as the exterior are worn.Thanks Charlie
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    Replacing Thru hull ...size??

    I surely dont need sanitation hose .The only thing that goes down that sink is spitting after brushing teeth and soapy water from washing hands.And once in a while a few ounces of warm beer that I didnt drink fast enough.I was thinkin the 5200 for bedding but I guess silicone will work fine as...
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    Replacing Thru hull ...size??

    Yes I see many 1 1/8" but my sink discharge hose is definetly 1" so I am either getting a 1 1/8" and heating end of hose to put onto thruhull or continuing looking for 1". Heating the hose ends was the only way to get any hoses off that have been clamped for over 20 years.Heatgun made it very...
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    Replacing Thru hull ...size??

    Done a lot but never replaced a thruhull .Wanna do a stainless as it is right on the waterline.Bathroom sink discharge is a 1" id clear plastic hose not reinforced.Should one assume the thruhull needs to be a 3/4 ?? My 1st thought was to get a 1" thru hull and heat the hose end and work it onto...
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    Smell from head / cabin area

    Glad to hear it worked for you.If you are going to do another treatment ,go straight bleach.The smell is/was live organic .It needs to be killed .Bleach will kill it and stop it from growing and coming back.Charlie
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    Smell from head / cabin area

    Had similar but mine was stanky!!! was ready to replace everything but figured anything was worth a try before investing labor and $$ in replacement.Start with discharging every drop of whatever may be in the holding tank.Take a gallon of regular old fashioned bleach.Not dripless or extra...
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    $2500 boat

    I think I already see a problem and it is with your prep of the surface or lack of..There should not be any paint on or around the surface to be repaired because it should be ground or sanded or wheeled to bare metal.It does not appear that you prepped properly for the JB to adhere.IT DONT STICK...
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    Florida marinas occupancy rate

    Try Sands harbor marina in Pompano beach or Lighthouse pointe marina.Charlie
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    $2500 boat

    You have nothing to lose by trying or have someone actually weld it.If you JB it ,dont use the quick set.Only use the original which will want to sag while curing.Prep is most important.Have you checked it the motor is free wheeling or locked up?? That will help make up your mind to try it or...
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