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    excessive corrosion?

    I think the voltage check was to rule out stray current generated by the boat. In any case the anode doesn't appear to have lost much.
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    excessive corrosion?

    Been in fresh water for a year and a half, It's doing the job it was designed for. I would replace it with a magnesium.and see how that works for you.
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    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    Glad it worked!
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    excessive corrosion?

    Can't see it. Stray shore current does eat them.
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    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    You are right, the only thing I found hard was the availability of a cherry picker tall enough, I had to take the wheels off the trailer.
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    How To Determine If Motor Is 305 Or 350

    .,I see much better access for maintenance on several items that usually get nothing.that reman has some advantages.
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    Deadman Switch?

    I have never used the telephone cord tied to my wrist, if I were in a race boat I would. The safety on the anchor is in my opinion a necessity.
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    How To Determine If Motor Is 305 Or 350

    Casting numbers or measure the bore is the only I know..
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    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    Yep a good buff and detail and the boat can look like new but the rest of it could be finished..
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    How To Determine If Motor Is 305 Or 350

    Yea and it doesn't look like there's anything in it?
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    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    You pretty much nailed it, I/OS need alot of tinkering.
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    3.7 Power Steering unit

    Years ago I had one that had accumulated water in it and it rusted out on the bottom of the tank..
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    Dual Battery ... Wiring fail or I just don't understand?

    I did exactly that several years ago and then had to scratch my head for a bit!
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    Transom patch

    In the interest of the OP I don't want to de-rail the thread. I can agree with sealed air space with inspection covers.
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    Transom patch

    I see the point I just don't see the logic. If I tear up a boat that is holed that bad I want my life jacket. I suppose the kind of water your boating in makes a difference. I honestly don't know, none of the sailboats I've chartered had foam in them.
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    Transom patch

    I've read countless threads in the resto forum where folks have dug out several hundred lbs of wet foam. Why put it back in?
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    Transom patch

    Or don't put any foam back in it. At least I wouldn't. It promotes moisture retention.
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    Fuel Tank - Replace?

    It's getting old and plastic does break down over time unfortunately not fast enough so it should last a while. I guess it comes down to how long you need the boat and if you have the resources to replace..
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    Gimbal Bearing Science

    I'm going to guess that in some cases a bad bearing could seize and possibly spin in the carrier. The one in the pic I posted shows possible signs of that. IDK.
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    Admiral's New shower

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