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  1. bear_69cuda

    New prop hits outdrive trim tab

    Gang, My new prop hits this trim tab. I understand this tab is for non-power steering drives. I'm installing smart tabs. Do you think I'll be cool if I remove the tab? Boat, engine and prop specs below. When I ordered this, it said nothing of being for a PS only Alpha 1 drive. This sucker...
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    Motorguide W55 12v AWG question

    Gang, I have a new W55 for my Bayliner. My house battery is on port side aft. I figure I'll be running ~ 19' pos and 19' neg runs to the bow from battery and circuit breaker. I was considering 6 AWG for the run. Do you think this is sufficient? Or should I go for 4 AWG. Thanks in advance!
  3. bear_69cuda

    Trim Cylinders

    Hi, I broke one of the plastic end caps (aft end) of starboard trim cylinder. I can't find a part number anywhere.... :(
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    Trim hot wire question

    I need to raise my lower unit so I can get my boat outside for a bath, post fiberglassing deck. I have removed all trim/throttle controls. I'm curious if I connect the 12v power for trim motor to battery, and connect the R-PU (red-purple = trim switch power) and the BL-W (blue-white =...
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    Is it okay to (post glassing deck cleaning question)

    Is it okay to hose down the engine, bilge area, everything... Just wash all the grinding debris, dust and crap out the drain? Should I be concerned about wiring harness, trim pump, or any thing else? I basically want to hose out the entire boat... (I will cover the carb) Any recommended...
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    Smart tabs

    Hi Gang, Just curious if I should go with the SX9510-60 or SX9510-80 smart tabs? Is the difference the pressure applied from the hydraulic shock? I think with my set-up I should go with the SX9510-80...
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    painting question

    Hi, I'm about 1/3 of the way sanding all my glass work with 40 g in prep for Durabak paint (marine bedliner stuff). The polyurethane base coating sets up after ~ 1.5 hours. I don't want to be stressed getting two complete coats applied consecutively. There are areas that need be covered...
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    paint roller question

    So after all my sanding and glassing, I was gonna try rolling on a final layer of poly to seal up and prepare for deck paint. About half way I realized the roller started to disentagrate. I now have nap particles all throughout my final layer of poly! :eek: I need to sand out and re-do...
  9. bear_69cuda

    4.3 mounts

    Gang, Can someone please tell me the distance between the engine mount bolts on a 4.3 Merc Thanks in advance!
  10. bear_69cuda

    Round one. Fiberglass: 28 Bear: 0

    Gang, My first trial glassing wasn't the greatest. From the looks of things my grinder is gonna get a workout. Having never done this, I wanted to try on a few seams that opened up on my engine compartment while grinding and removing adhesive. I purchased a small container of Bondo brand...
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    To glass or not to glass. Advice needed please.

    Gang, I have the carpet ripped out of my boat, and am removing the fun carpet adhesive. Where the sides of the boat meet the deck are fibreglasses with very rough mesh glass. (Not very smooth surface at all) My deck plywood is in good condition but will require some filler in a few areas to...
  12. bear_69cuda

    1999 Bayliner Project

    I've been lurking on this resto forum most of the time. There are some incredible people on this forum! I really respect and appreciate everyone's skills, talent and knowledge... This isn't my first restoration. I did a 5 year nut and bolt resto of a 1969, 340 'Cuda. And now I have the bug...
  13. bear_69cuda

    break away tongue

    So, if I know skilled metal workers/welders can I convert my trailer to a break away tongue? Thanks in advance,
  14. bear_69cuda

    Help needed with wiring harness issues please

    I realized my previous thread title was kina confusing, just like my brain... So I'm asking for help rather than sounding like I'm posting advice. :D This is the battery management system I purchased from EzAcDc. http://www.ezacdc.com/Scripts/prodVi...?idproduct=113 I?m adding the following...
  15. bear_69cuda

    Advice for VSR battery management system

    Morning gang, So I?m upgrading to a two battery system in my bayliner. To assist with this venture, I?ve also purchased a book on powerboat 12v electrical systems. This is the battery management system I purchased from EzAcDc. http://www.ezacdc.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=113 I?m...
  16. bear_69cuda

    Madison Boat Show

    This weekend Friday 23JAN09 - Sunday 25JAN09. Anyone out there gonna check it out? I'm planning on Saturday... Peace out!
  17. bear_69cuda

    Sealant question

    Morning gang, I'll soon be attaching various things to the inside and the outside of my boat. Transducer mount (I plan on using sealant on all outer hull screw/holes in fiberglass). Other items requiring fasteners are, charging relay, shore charging system, stereo amp. etc. I have two types...
  18. bear_69cuda

    Worried I bought the wrong boat?

    I'm a first time boat owner... My wife and I borrowed a friends boat last summer for a week, and rented a cabin on a lake. We both grew-up with friends and family having boats, and spent many hours on the lakes in Madison. After the week on the water, we both realized we were in love with...
  19. bear_69cuda

    Help needed with carpet install please.

    Hi Gang, Been working on my fishing deck for the bow of my boat. Today I installed carpet on the front triangle section of the deck. For my first time carpeting it went fairly well. I had some trouble dealing with corners. The next piece is much more complex. I have the two hatch holes...
  20. bear_69cuda

    Mercruiser 135 hp and 140 hp

    Evening gang, So besides 5 hp... What is the difference between these two engines? Is the 140 running higher compression? carb? Where's it gettin the 5 extra ponies? I wouldn't mind picking up these if possible? I know performance mods are mostly non-existent for the 3.0L. Thanks in advance...
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