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  1. tpenfield

    Boat purchase during Northern winter

    @Boaterdan278michigan . . . essentially, the broker is asking you to take the risk so that they can close the deal and get the commission. The 10% hold-back is really the seller's risk (and your risk), not the broker's. If the sea trial fails miserably, they have essentially sold the boat...
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    Boat purchase during Northern winter

    What would be better is if you make an offer contingent on acceptable survey, mechanical inspection, AND sea trial. It could also be stipulated in the offer that the sea trial would be done when weather and water conditions permit, but also have a reasonable end date. If/when the seller...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Also, I just came across a piece of information about the Mercury OB option . . . It looks like with electric steering and DTS, then JPO can be added on a re-power and the 'personality profile' can be created for an individual boat. This appears to be a recent change, but certainly a welcome...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Oh, I think I know what you are asking . . . I used the higher weight of the OB's under consideration and also the thrust of a 350 HP OB, whereas I plan on going with 300's. In terms of strength calculations, I have been using 25,000 psi tensile strength for the fiberglass. Each of the 3...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I'm not sure what you mean exactly, but the answer is yes :LOL:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Yes, apparently I do good quality work and don't charge enough, so they keep coming back. :ROFLMAO:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Back on Topic . . . Using the Optimus BOM app and getting typical retail pricing on the components, here are the rough costs of various Tech configurations . . . Optimus 360 + SeaStation (Anchor & Auto-pilot) + Electric Steering $27,250 Optimus 360 + Electric Steering $22,600 Optimus 360 +...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    When I do the Optimus 360 configuration using their website tool (optimusbom.com) I get some notices when configuring for Mercury engines. Apparently, the Optimus does not work with the latest DTS controls, so I'd have to buy a legacy control. Then there are some Mercury parts to get to...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    My retirement job (sort of) . . .
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Probably going to come down to a combination of cost and convenience. All things being equal, I'd go with Mercury. But, I doubt things will be equal . . . :ROFLMAO: Also, I have a couple of upholstery jobs to 'squeeze' into my schedule. Customers from the past few years, coming to me with...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Sometimes it is harder than others. 😆 Tech discussions are always a challenge. I’ll be back in business at the end of the week.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Holiday Update . . . I hope everyone is having an enjoyable Holiday season. We hosted Christmas and the kids/grandkids have been staying with us for the week. Fiberglassing has been on hold while the family is here to avoid the possibility of fumes in the house. Meanwhile . . . 1) I have...
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    My safety tip of the day is...

    I've only see wave action on the Great Lakes once. I happened to be traveling on business near Lake Michigan on a windy day and was amazed to see the heights of the waves (guesstimate 12-15 feet). I've often wondered if it is something about those bodies of water that is conducive to large waves?
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    1998 Sea Ray 250 Sundancer... rain intrusion driving me nuts

    Not sue how you have your boat covered . . . but possibilities range from cockpit drains, to windshield seals, and even water coming through the seats. Could also be the engine bay vents. Just about every boat I've owned got/gets some rain water in the bilge. IIRC, the Sundancers have...
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    2025 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense

    Found this . . . "The NFL is actively exploring AI to assist officiating, primarily using technologies like Sony's Hawk-Eye for precise ball tracking (line-to-gain, out-of-bounds) and data analysis for consistency, with Commissioner Goodell emphasizing AI's role in supporting human judgment...
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    2025 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense

    I can see re-play video used more in officiating the penalties. Perhaps from an oversight perspective. I would imagine there are considerations on-going in professional sports . . . maybe using AI to identify or refute penalty calls.
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    2025 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense

    I know that Refs sometimes miss things, but this was pretty blatant. (beer cans flying at the TV screen in disgust). Those 'Baltimore' refs are a tough bunch . . . :rolleyes: The Patriots did good to brush it off and go onto win the game, which I think will be looked at as a pivotal win as a...
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    2025 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense

    https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-wr-dk-metcalf-suspended-two-games-for-physically-confronting-fan-in-win-over-lions
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    Survey

    @Boaterdan278michigan . . . any updates on this? I know things get tougher to move forward during the winter and the holidays. Just wondering if you made the offer and had the survey ?
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    Engine Stringer Spacing (width) Specifications ???

    Thank you. These are the types of drawings I was looking for. (y) https://manualzz.com/doc/9864572/mercruiser-engine-user-manual
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