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  1. eggs712

    1985 Beachcraft Cuddy Model 240C rehab

    Wild. I know some off-the-wall ideas float around here sometimes, but concrete stringers in a little glass boat is pretty special.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Hot compression numbers are: 8: 148 7: 156 6: 130 5: 148 4: 130 3: 145 2: 150 1: 154 I'm not sure if cylinders 6 & 4 are bad enough to reevaluate keeping this motor.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    The engine not cranking was only the relay before the starter solenoid having gone out. I was able to start and run the engine for 30 minutes tonight, and the cooling system and everything else seems in good order. I'll get warm compression numbers tomorrow.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I wish I'd done it much sooner.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I added a GT51 transducer for the new fishfinder, and used a Blue Sea Systems horizontal cable gland to run the cable through the transom. I think it gives a clean look: I also added a bronze high speed water pickup with a proper seacock and dual outlet aerator pump: I plumbed a washdown...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I finally received the Sierra risers for the engine a few days ago. Those were installed with new exhaust hose today. I was ready to start it, but the turning the key didn't engage the starter. I may have messed up a wire during all my electrical tinkering; I'll track that down next weekend...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I'm slow at this electrical thing... lots of random wires and poor splices have been cleaned up though. Also: -Emergency bilge pump (3700 GPH) and new thru-hull is installed. -High water alarm that beeps and flashes at me is installed. -I'd bought Seaflo electrical sensor waters, but one didn't...
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    New project.

    I'd take it all out and start fresh.
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    New project.

    Accidental post
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Interesting about the 5356 on that casting. I've always used 4043 myself on castings and have only had a weakness in the heat affected zone
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Still plugging away on this on the weekends. The cooler weather finally let me continue glassing my bow pulpit. Added a couple more layers of 1708 before running out of cloth, then finished the last few layers with CSM to flush out the part that attaches to the hull, sanded that smooth and...
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    New project.

    Good looking boat, tagging along!
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I've been making a little progress on the weekend, the bow rail and swim platform fittings are all shiny 316 stainless now. Before: The teak shims behind the 90 degree fittings on the swim platform were cracked too, so I replaced them with starboard. I also replaced every cleat and the VHF...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Has anyone here tried insulating their cabins/cuddy? I've been debating on using a closed cell foam like Armaflex or EVA as a headliner, but I'm unsure if the expense is worth it. My goal is to have the cabin more bearable during hot days. Opening hatches and using 12V fans may be the simpler...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Replacing the bow rail fittings, cabin lights, etc while I have easy access. All those little items just add up fast! $$$
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Nice progress! It's a great feeling when all the grinding is out of the way.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I love the sleek look, and I'm happy to finally have the dash space to do it lol. These horns are surprisingly loud for electric; they blew my 10A fuse and I had to swap to a 15A fuse. I hope to splash by next summer if I can get a bunch done this winter
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    It's been 100+° weather every day here this summer, so working inside the boat cabin is nearly unbearable. I've done a little here and there though: -Remote aimable spotlight now works with new switches and an LED replacement bulb. I managed to use two momentary switches instead of forking out...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I'm glad you could find this thread motivating! Getting to use a restored boat is extremely rewarding, I just try to keep some forward progress going whenever possible. Spare parts are rare to come by. You could look at boat graveyards and ebay for some stuff, but you likely won't find anything...
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    1968 22ft Crichfield

    Total gut and restore. The plants growing on/through the deck means the old wood has been rotted long enough to compost.
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