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  1. 1979 Quartermasters

    Stainless steel prop pollish?

    Hi guys; I have a Highfive, five blade SS prop and I would like it to sparkle, but am not sure how to achieve this. Any suggestions would be welcome..... Thanks, Ken
  2. 1979 Quartermasters

    Hole in gel-coat

    Re: Hole in gel-coat Hi guys; Well, I thinks I have been successful. I'm up to 600 grit and you can't hardly see the patch. If I want to fill that hole you can see in the picture, should I clean the new gel with acitone? Thanks guys for all the help........ Ken P.S. What do I clean...
  3. 1979 Quartermasters

    Hole in gel-coat

    Re: Hole in gel-coat Thanks guys. With all that info, maybe I should look into opening a shop.lol I went to about three places today to find find cobosil to no avail. What I did find was Silica Thickener by Systemthree and was assured this would be a suitable sustitute. You guys heard of this...
  4. 1979 Quartermasters

    Too Much Trailer?

    Re: Too Much Trailer? I'm pretty sure GVW includes the trailer. My concern is the boat is not heavy enough to compress the springs and the boat will be bounced around to much. Also I drive a gravel semi with a tripple axle aluminum trailer and we break more springs empty than loaded. I don't...
  5. 1979 Quartermasters

    Too Much Trailer?

    Hi Guys; I have a 20 ft Sea Ray, 1995, with a 5.7 in it. The trailer I have is not heavy enough. The boat new and dry weighs 3150 lbs. The trailers max is 3740 lbs. I weighed the trailer with boat and gear and fuel at 4000 lbs (not hitched to truck). My question is: I have found a tandem...
  6. 1979 Quartermasters

    Hole in gel-coat

    Hi Guys; I have this damaged spot in the gel-coat in the hull. The PO must of run it ashore or hit a rock or something. I'm wondering how I might fix this. If its not to much to ask, I would like details, materials, tools and what ever I might need to attempt this repair in my shop...
  7. 1979 Quartermasters

    Drive bellows ring, Alph I Gen II

    Hi guys; Was trying to get my gimbal bearing out and the ring that hold the bellows in place popped out. I must have hit it with the puller and popped it out. It seems a little bashed up. I guess what I am wondering is there a ring I need to buy and what is the proceedure to be putting this...
  8. 1979 Quartermasters

    Corsa Exhaust Quote?

    Hi Guys; Just got a quote back from Marine Parts Finders for: pair of Corsa side exit diverters, wiring harness, side exit tips, pipes and clamps. Apperntly there is a kit for this application. $2649.00 Corsa kit $ 230.00 Shipping and brokerage $ 143.00 GST[/U]...
  9. 1979 Quartermasters

    Milk shake in power trim system

    Re: Milk shake in power trim system Well I've gotten the trim pump out and in the process of cleaning it. Can I blow out those in and out the hoses are threaded into and also do I need to change those filters highlighted by the arrows? Can I clean that whole area with solvent cause it has a...
  10. 1979 Quartermasters

    Milk shake in power trim system

    Re: Milk shake in power trim system Well I got the spanner made and removed the end cap on the ram. I have taken it appart as far as I can. The picture is everything in the order I will be replacing. The instructions say to soak everything in solvent and dry. Would mineral spirits work or...
  11. 1979 Quartermasters

    Serial numbers don't jive?( with pictures)

    Hi Guys; I have a question about serial numbers. Does anybody have the ability to look up these numbers. They don't make sense to me. The boat is a 1995. I was told it was repowered in 08. Based on the information I have the years don't match up with the serial numbers. Any help would be...
  12. 1979 Quartermasters

    Exhaust shutter hunting (with pictures)

    Re: Exhaust shutter hunting (with pictures) Well that had to be the easiest part retrieval ever. Here is a picture of the shutter with the part number right on it. How about that! .....Ken
  13. 1979 Quartermasters

    Exhaust shutter hunting (with pictures)

    Re: Exhaust shutter hunting (with pictures) Gaskets are off, I think they look pretty good, but what do I know. There is some rust but the passages are wide open. Is there a trick to getting those shutter out of that Y pipe? .......Ken
  14. 1979 Quartermasters

    Exhaust shutter hunting (with pictures)

    Hi guys; Well today I decided to try to find those ellusive exhaust shutters. I drained the block and took the clamps off the rubber closest to the riser, on the other side of that boot and also at the top of that oval boot after the elbow. I also took the 4 bolts off the riser. Nothing...
  15. 1979 Quartermasters

    Blocked Sea Ray with pictures

    Hi guys: Well I got her blocked up and the trailer out from under it. Now I'm thinking of leaving on the stands for winter as it leaves more room in the shop and access to the underside for pollishing. My question is can I leave it likee this for the winter orr do I need more support under the...
  16. 1979 Quartermasters

    Blocking up 20ft Sea Ray

    Hi Guys: I have an interesting problem. Two trailers, one boat. I'm planing to block the boat in my shop, pull the single axle out and put the tandem under. I don't know how to block it up. To answer the inevetible questions, River is to low, drive is already off and know one in town will...
  17. 1979 Quartermasters

    Milk shake in power trim system

    Hi guys! Took my drive(Alpha I, Gen II, do you need thhe serial number) off and discovered the trim system had water intrusion. I'm planning on re-sealing the rams but am wondering how I would flush that crap out of the system. Also, while I have your attenntion, the drive is...
  18. 1979 Quartermasters

    Leave water in or drain?

    Hi people; My boat will be stored in a heatted shop all winter. I'm wondering if I should drain the water out or leaave it in. Which way promotes more rust? I will be changing exhaust flappers or at least inspecting them because I think I hear one flopping around in the pipe, but most likely...
  19. 1979 Quartermasters

    Alpha I Gen II removal

    Hi guys. I was just looking at the service manual and it was saying all I had to do to remove was to put in forward, disconect speedo hose, remove trim cylinders, remove six nuts and remove. Is there not a hose for the gear lube res? Seems like I'm missing something. I have to take the drive...
  20. 1979 Quartermasters

    Boat to heavy?

    Re: Boat to heavy? Let me know if these pictures load properly. Thanks, Ken
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