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    Intake manifold Gaskets

    Got A new performer intake manifold and rebuilt my original Q-jet. I'm in the process of installing it. I got a pair of fel-pro intake gaskets that were recommended by a mechanic at a rebuild shop. However these gaskets have no egr bypass ports in them. The stock gaskets that I took off had...
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    New Swim Platform Oak Strips

    My old teak strips on my platform are done. Old and Rotten. I picked up some white oak strips at the local hardware store. I plan on staining them a walnut color. Question is should I seal it up with varnish or just stain them and let them be. Will the varnish hold and trap some moisture making...
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    Supermarine sm-266

    Doing some below waterline hull maintenance. I'm looking for input on how supermarine 2 part acrylic urethane stands up being subermerged for a few months in the summer. I like how their color selection is infinite. I've considered the interlux vc epoxy but it only comes in white n my boat has a...
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    Volvo 280 DP Prop

    So I purchased a 280 volvo dp lower, great condition great price... It was sold as a 1.95 to 1 for a SBC. Hovever after actually counting the revolutions from the input to prop shafts turns out it is 2.3 to 1 so a V6 ratio... I was pissed. However I was told I could compensate with some bigger...
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    Bottom Paint in Cream Color

    I'm planning on barrier coating my hull with interprotect 2000E. I read they suggest to top coat it, for it being epoxy based. Not really looking for an antifouling... Just a good hard topcoat like VC Offshore. However I can only find colors like blue black brown etc. I just want a cream white...
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    New to Below Water-Line Hull Repair

    Come this spring I plan on doing some maintenance on my boat before she gets launched for the season. I have some blisters and hairline cracks in the gelcoat below the water line. I've read about how to repair them. I'm curious to what people suggest I do... Whether to fix the imperfections then...
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    Prop Shaft Reseal 280 290 DP

    Do you have to take apart the lower to reseal the DP prop shafts? Does volvo sell the seals in doubles, or individually? In the schematic there are 2 seals per prop shaft. Just to know when ordering...
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    Volvo Blue-Gray Drive Paint

    Does volvo offer a two part Polyurethane Blue-Grey paint for the older Drives? I plan on repainting mine. I'm going to use this process: sand outdrive and all nicks out of the paint to bare aluminum. Leave existing where good, factory paint/sealer on. Alumaprep then Alodine the exposed...
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    Tappet style on my motor?

    Are the older volvo V8's hydraulic flat tappet or hydraulic roller tappet? Looking at potentially upgrading the cam in my 305 considering this one: Comp Cams: Xtreme Marine 12-232-3 Cam Style:Hydraulic flat tappet Basic Operating RPM Range:1,000-5,000 Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift:212...
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    2.3:1 dp

    So I got a dp lower unit advertised as 1.95:1. I know I should have had the guy double check! Lesson learned. Turns out its 2.3:1. But can I make this work with my 305? Using different props
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    Different Information in different places?

    I have the VP operators manual for the AQ231A it says to use 10W30, ok I have been doing so. I just downloaded and printed off the VP Engine unit workshop manual AQ211, AQ231, AQ271, AQ311. In there it says to use: "SAE 20W50 (15W50)". I've also read contradicting max WOT range for my engine...
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    280 DP Prop Recommendations

    Well I found a good deal on a 280 DP lower unit and got it! My boat weights 3000 lbs dry, is 22.5' and has 230 HP. Wondering what people are using for props on a similar boat. Would B-7's be about right? Average load is 3 people and ~70 lbs of gear. I'm looking for a fast cruising boat...
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    280 DP Gear Ratio

    Wondering what the final ratio is for a 280 DP that was mounted on a 185 HP diesel? The seller doesn't seem to know... Its a ways so I can't go check it out myself. Also can you put one of those 290 or later DP prop cones on it? It only has a nut, but I think the cone looks better :D
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    Is this normal?

    This prop only has around 10 hours bought brand new this summer. The burning is on all 3 blades in the same spot. Seems to me to be excessive for such low hours...
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    Admit it...You have a Baretta

    Re: I admit it...I have a Baretta Re: I admit it...I have a Baretta Her's a couple of mine from the summer:
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    Can someone look at this DP lower pic

    Re: Can someone look at this DP lower pic Ok this may help. where the red arrows are pointing... Seems like all the splines are uniform just dont know if its damage or if their made lake that... and its 1.95:1
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    Can someone look at this DP lower pic

    Looking at purchasing this DP lower. It comes with the hardware shown... It's just missing the fish line protectors right? Also just want to make sure the bigger shaft splines are not damaged (at the aft end)...
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    Are DP's faster than SP's?

    Looking at a good deal on a used 280 DP lower. Heard Hole shot and handling on DP's is much better. How do they effect top speed? Is the 5% increase VP claims true with the right props?
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    Baretta phaser 230 construction

    Looking if anyone has pictures/plans on how the Phaser 230 cuddy was constructed? Looking for where the stringers/bulkheads etc are located under the floors? Also is the closed deck above the cuddy wood core or solid glass?
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    Spicing up a 5.0L

    Looking for some suggestions on getting a few more pony's out of my 5 Litre. Its a low time engine for its age. Ideally I'd upgrade to a 5.7, but this is already in there. I was planning on rebuilding the carb this winter, but is there a different one I could substitute for some more power? Is...
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