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Jumping in head first into a world unknown, any and all guidance along the way will be very much appreciated. I’m pulling the engine Saturday. After getting all the mechanical stuff out and a thorough scrub down, I’d like to get busy on a sturdy cradle. Definitely need some advice on this...
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Hey all. I’ve already ordered a ton of money in upholstery supplies and a sewing machine (giving it a try myself) when I decided to cut my floor out because I thought I had soft spots. Turned out the floor was solid as can be. I was just feeling seams when I thought I had soft spots. The only...
I am planning to re-upholster my 1985 21’ Chris Craft bowrider this winter. (350 I/O Mercruiser) I’d like to build wrap around seating on one side and a solid upholstered side panel on the other side (instead of the open storage areas that are there now). As is, there is lots of added airflow...
Thanks to everyone for your help with my last issue with shifting. The boat shifts perfectly now. :-) I have two more problems I wanted to ask about.
1) I have a little bit of a knocking sound coming from my valve covers. The sound seems to happen in a regular pattern, and every time it...
First time poster, and desperately needing help. I bought a 1985 Chris Craft Scorpion with a Mercruiser 260 and alpha 1 drive. It's got a few problems but my big problem is shifting. I replaced the shift plate assembly with the new style switch. Adjusted the cables to specs and checked both...
