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Re: Realigning Pulley When ya make shure the brackets and spacers are all ok,if it needs to be moved,you need this puller/installer. Any automotive parts store has the,some may rent ya one.

Re: Trick To Removing Old Hose? Look up hose pick. They work well to get between the hose and fitting and not damage it. I've used the cheaper ones and end up bending,breaking them. My current one is a snap-on and is holding up well.

I have impellers all over the webpage,I use an I-pad,Is it me or......?

Re: Newbie, Rebuilding 1976 Hammond Eldorado V1950 Looks as bad as my larson...... Just gelled the transom today!

Hi, been looking to install a 30 amp breaker on my shore power line. Would like to put it in a weather resistant box in the cockpit area,just after the shore power inlet.I cant seem to find one that looks good,easily opened quality built. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Grub

Re: bilge pump ideas You may need to install one of these to gain access to install a pump

Re: Holding tank There should be a fitting on the deck to hook up a pump out fitting. Most marinas have the proper fittings and pump by their fuel dock,usually charge a fee for doing it,but do it free if ya are buying fuel and supplies.

Re: Access to Frost Plug 140 Sounds exactly like mine,1985 larson bowrider.140 mercruiser. All freeze plugs popped,replaced and runs like a champ. Only paid $200.00 for it,and the upper drive was blown. It came with a spare drive so that was an easy swap. New bellows,ext. in process of full...

Re: Is it a good idea to use hardybacker for a floor in a boat??????? Whats a hardyback? And laying a floor over a rotted floor is not a good idea!you will end up with this! Rotten transom to. Grub

Re: I'm tired of PMS!!! Supposed to get a foot tonight,dammmm.

Re: What a relief Still waiting.... Ya I have a couple more boats but I'm dealing with this.... To much snow and to much restoration...lol But I'll still be boating if the one isn't done!

Re: Darn cold here tonite Welcome to my world:-( We should have at least 75 boats launched by now:-(

Re: Cost to rebuild transom and stringers? 50 hours in to mine,so far about $350. Bucks. Still need to do stringers,carpet,seats..... Big job,if I had to take it to a shop at $80.00 an hour.....wow Grub

Re: Fix-a-floor Yeah like this Po put osb above the soft floor.....totally shot for quite some time,hoping to get done with it before summer is over:( Grub

Re: Bowrider cushions Thank's,kinda figured that,I have someone willing to do it now so it'll be fine.

Revamping my 1985 Larson,new transom,stringers,foam,carpet ect.I found the seats,and carpet I like here on i boats.I'd imagine I have to reupholster the forward pads,doghouse,and side panels on my own as I can't find them anywhere on the net. Am I right with my assumption? I can do it but would...

Re: How Not To Pull Your Yacht Out of the Water Should have had the 150 I run!

Well I know it's not worth a lot but when ya get the thing for $200.00 bucks,on the trailer in running condition and run it hard for 2 months, it should be good to go,120-130 between all 4cylinders on a 1984 mercruiser 140!. Used no oil this summer running it hard. Had to run it hard as I had to...

Re: Water leak in boat Yeah I knew when I bought this one, fixing as we speak but I bought it dirt cheap, and all the labor is on me.I'm still a bit worried about what I did with it last summer,bought it,replaced bad bellows,ran it hard just to see if it was any good,several runs on a 350 acre...

Re: Emergency Jump Starter Recommendation? Mine lasted 10 years,used quite often helping others and myself in a pinch.used it at least once a month mostly. Currently looking at a new one that has similar amps and such.