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  1. JASinIL2006

    gimbal housing broken lip opinions

    That repair kit seems about as expensive as buying a used gimbal housing. Not sure what the advantage is to the repair kit.
  2. JASinIL2006

    How can I fix the water leaking at the stern for my boat?

    I agree that a silicone patch is a bad idea. Aside from your transom possibly being rotten and unsafe, there is a decent chance that other parts of the boat's structure, like stringers, bulkheads and motor mounts, are also not sound. A leak like that is really a sign that you need to do some...
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    How can I fix the water leaking at the stern for my boat?

    First of all, it's not really a good idea to fill your boat with water... there are too many things that can get damaged by being soaked, and often you can't get enough water in the boat to find the problems without drowning parts of the engine. In your case, it does look like water is leaking...
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    Absolute Noob seeking advice and knowledge.

    I thought your comment was funny... I started out with a kayak... I knew exactly what you meant! Luckily, you'll have ample opportunities to acquire new tools (and techniques) now that you own an old boat!
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    Forum update

    It seems to track my viewing history correctly across 2-3 different Windows computers and my iPad... after reading all the new messages, I almost always use the "Mark Forums Read" button and that seems to help. It is amazing simple and, even better, it works!
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    Forum update

    All you have to do is click on the topic title in the sub-forum list. It takes you right to the first new post since you last were here. (Formerly, we had to click on a little icon next to the title; now, you just click on the title.)
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    Forum update

    I just noticed today that folders with new posts have titles in bold; that's a great development! I much prefer browsing through individual forums to look at new topics, so this is much appreciated! I have to say, I'm very impressed with how smoothly the transition has been. After years of the...
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    Is this a worthy project for the price 800 dollars

    That's a nice looking boat. Do you know anything about it's condition? Type/size/condition of motor? (I assume it's an outboard). I'm pretty sure there are some topics in the Restoration forum where others have rehabbed that model of Larson.
  9. JASinIL2006

    Help troubleshooting trailer lights not working

    First thing I would do is buy a tester for about four or five bucks and make sure the trailer plug on your tow vehicle is working.
  10. JASinIL2006

    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I think you are on the right track. I'd want to be sure the holes were sealed against water intrusion. That would be hard to do with a layer of carpet under the seat pedestals. It might make for trickier carpet installation, but well worth the trouble, in my book.
  11. JASinIL2006

    stain on gelcoat from wet leaves

    I'd try toilet bowl cleaner. Just don't let it get on anything other than the gelcoat (i.e., metal fittings, boat trailer, etc.).
  12. JASinIL2006

    Building A Hardtop

    On a smaller boat, I'd be worried about it becoming top-heavy.
  13. JASinIL2006

    Clicking noise-motor

    Does it make the noise in gear, too, or only in neutral?
  14. JASinIL2006

    73 Sea Ray restoration

    #2 is not a good idea. Aside from initial adhesion concerns, if the bed liner material ever is cut or worn away, repairing it will be a PITA and removing it will be darn near impossible. CSM and paint or gelcoat would be infinitely better.
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    Question about finish new floor before gelcoat

    Just get a fairing compound that is compatible with whatever type of resin you're using. Stay away from fumed silica (aerosil/cabosil); that will work, but it gets really hard and is difficult to sand.
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    Problems with forum this morning

    Thanks, will do! (Seems to be better....)
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    Problems with forum this morning

    The forums are acting a bit odd this morning... pages are not loading until I hit the refresh button several times, and when trying to post, I first received an error message (something to the effect of "something went wrong; you can't do that right now") and then, when I tried again, an orange...
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    Drive removed for the 1st time, gimbal aligment inspection

    I think you meant to tag @achris?
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    Drive removed for the 1st time, gimbal aligment inspection

    I think you meant to tag @achris?
  20. JASinIL2006

    Drive removed for the 1st time, gimbal aligment inspection

    Seems like you're having to work pretty hard to get the alignment bar in and out. Also, when my engine is aligned, the witness marks in the grease seem a lot more even than what you're showing. I'm hoping some of these guys with lots more experience weigh in on this one.
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