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there are generic semi-tailored fabricated corner caps that are about $60 per side out there. they take some hammer and dolly work on some boats to get to fit, but that is an alternative. since blue star went away over 6 decades ago, the chance of finding a corner cap is less likely than...

To 3D print that out of AlSi10Mg would require a good 3D scan or CAD model, and about $500

Did a rock strike with a DP290a. Back in 2012. Lost 2 blades (one off each prop) folded 3 more over. And the drive kicked up. Came in with a bad vibration at just below planing speed It did bend the reverse latch . 2 new props a d some minor repairs and all was good

We are about 15" low with regards to rainfall this year on top of last years drought/rainfall deficit We are as dry as a popcorn fart. Hopefully the next few days of rain will help Regarding swimming and alligators, most locals don't think twice about swimming. It's the water moccasins...

Ebay, marketplace, and post in AOMCI Other than that, make one

With proper maintenance the DP drive is bulletproof

No, not new but you can get rebuilt drives for a fair amount of money There used to be a conversion transom shield kit about 25-30 years ago that was available to swap to a new SX or Mercruiser drive, but that kit was only available for a really short time, and really pricey. the last I saw...

Missed the number in post 1. 14092360 are peanut ports. 122 cc chambers and about 230 cc intake runners. They are not a high RPM head

Post a link to the cam. Is it a marine cam? Need the valve timing. Which heads? Oval ports or rectangular?

Use the block casting to determine if you have a Mk4 block or a Gen V block Mk 4 361959 or 1401544 Gen V 10114182 To look up casting numbers, go here https://www.mortec.com/bbc.htm Being 1988 per the serial number makes it a Mk 4, 2- piece block As indicated above, make sure the cam you...

We need a pic of the smile when you launch. Bet you can eat a banana sideways

Jack it up from the deck, not the tubes Your bunk trailer only works because it supports the whole tube

Depends..... How often do you head out? Is the boat stored outside or inside? How low do the batteries get? Any parasitic loads? Our RV has a 250 watt panel and keeps two group 27 batteries charged. We use it at least once a month You could always set up a 2-bank or 3-bank noco charger and...

I once drove from UW Whitewater to downtown Milwaukee in the late 80s with a thermostat that pushed the plunger thru the brace. Used the heater to keep the motor cool. We would drive for about 10 minutes until the temp was about 220 then coast, allow to cool for 20 minutes, repeat. Drove the...

because your work pays for them?

We just banned an AI chatbot that was simultaneously posting on iBoats and at least 7 other forums Come on solar flare and big EMP

every plumber truck has one

one of the things I did today was use a 5# fist maul and a block of wood. the wood softens the blow so you dont leave marks, the 5# swung with anger provides a bit of a force. sort of like a really heavy soft-faced dead blow. sometimes the wood will splinter and things go awry another hack...

you are not the only one. On August 29th, Skynet became aware.....

I use 800 grit, followed by Aquabuff 1000, followed by Aquabuff 2000, followed by 3M Finess-It. you have to get thru the oxidized layer to get a shine that survives since I am cheap and I have a case of turtlewax, I have been using that, however Collinite Fleetwax works. it does take 3x the...