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  1. rickryder

    Fuel Tank repair?

    I want to get some feedback on repairing an aluminum under deck tank. The tank on the inside is in perfect condition,super clean no corrosion. The outside on the other hand has a bunch of small pock marks(galvanic corrosion) and a few pin holes. I have repaired many car and motorcycle tanks...
  2. rickryder

    Anyone have a 210 Horizon

    Just seeing if anyone else has a 210 and how they like it?
  3. rickryder

    Anyone ever use GeoCel?

    I was wondering if anyone has ever used this product on their boat? I have used it in the construction industry and found it to be exceptional! It bonds to most any substrate. I saw a demo at my local roofing supplier where they had wood,brick glass,fiberglass,plastic and metal all bonded with...
  4. rickryder

    Hard spots on hull (bedding question)

    I am a little confused on the bedding and hard spots theory. I have read about not placing stringers directly on the hull because it will cause hard spots. To remedy that you bed the stringer in PB or PL.... Ok what is the difference if the hull is fiberglass and the PB is fiberglass chop...
  5. rickryder

    87 Four Winns 210 Horizon resto

    OK here we go! This is our resto project boat that we picked up for $800 :D The boat has 620 hours on it and the motor and outdrive was replaced @ 500 hours. Motor is a 97 350 Mag Alpha.
  6. rickryder

    Polyester Resin choices

    Hi All! It is getting near the time for me to concider the type of poly to buy for layup on the deck and stringers. I have been looking at US Compsites site and can't decide what resin is best to go with.... 404 Tooling Polyester Resin-Isophthalic,700 Vinyl Ester Resin,435 Standard Polyester...
  7. rickryder

    Nida Bond for bedding stringers?

    Has anyone ever tried using Nida Bond to bed stringers? I have to repair some stringers and bulkheads on my Four Winns 210 Horizon. I have read so many opinions on what to use :confused: PL Premium? Peanut butter? Air gap them? Foam? Any advice from the pros here?
  8. rickryder

    Restarting Engine thats been sitting

    Hi all, I saw a sticky about awakening a sleeping outboard but haven't found a post about starting up an engine that's been sitting for some years. I have found some posts with some info and was thinking a step by step thread on starting up a dormant I/O.
  9. rickryder

    Fiberglass work in cold weather

    I need to start the glass work on my stringers and deck on my 21' Four Winns but temps are in the 30's in NJ. The boat is tented in with tarps,my question can it be done? Can I pump in heat from a propane heater to aid the curing process,or should I use some electric heaters? Just looking for...
  10. rickryder

    Can you splice a stringer?

    Hello everyone! I have a question that i have looked for here on the fourm...I have 2 inner stringers that are rotted from the bilage area to the windshield area. My question can I install new stringers and butt to the existing stringer them add another layer over it and along the existing...
  11. rickryder

    87 Four Winns engine controls removal

    Hi I have an 87 Four Winns 210 Horizon that I am doing a gut and reupholster and I am having trouble removing the throttle/drive control from the gunnel's side cover. Is there a trick to get the handle off so I can get to the bolts? Any help would be great! It has a 5.7L Merc Thanks!
  12. rickryder

    Restarting 5.7Merc winterized in 02

    I just picked up a 87 Four Winns 210 Horizon 5.7L Merc.Alpha 1 out drive. What would you recommend before trying to fire it up? I read through the stickys but didn't see something that covers starting a motor up that has been winterized for 8 years. Thanks for any input:D
  13. rickryder

    87 Four Winns need input before buying

    Hi Guys, I am looking at a 1987 Four Winns 210 Horizion thats for sale Has newer 350 vortex and newer outdrive both have aprox 400 hours on them Pictures of the boat show hull in very good condition plus it sits on a dual wheel trailer with electric winch...floors soft interior will need a lot...
  14. rickryder

    OMC Cobra lower unit small holes on starboard side?

    Hello everyone, I am looking to buy a bigger boat its a 87 Renkin cuddy OMC 135 Cobra outdrive and I noticed some oil leaking out of a very small hole in the lower unit just above the water intake screen at about 2 o'clock. I see another little hole below the screen also but its dry. Can some...
  15. rickryder

    Fuel consuption?

    I am looking for your input on how much fuel your older outboard consumes and any tips on improving the mpg.. I have a 76 577HG and only get about 2 mpg when running on plane at WOT....seems a bit low any thoughts??
  16. rickryder

    Chrysler Tachometer question

    Would any one know if a Chrysler tack made in 1983 is a 20 pole? I'm looking at one for sale but the seller only has a tag on it with production date 11/83
  17. rickryder

    weak firing lower cylinder 76 55hp

    Hi I am trying to get my old 55 HP 557 hg to run properly. I could hear it wasn't really running on both cylinders so I started trouble shooting from the plugs back. I did a compression test and read the plugs,top plug looked great bottom looked almost new not much burn going on. My compression...
  18. rickryder

    Aftermarket coils

    Can anyone tell me if there are aftermarket coils for a 55 HP 577hc outboard available? The OEM are so expensive and I really don't want to dump about $240 on a new set.
  19. rickryder

    Coil Help 1973 55HP

    I was looking at my motor and noticed some black tar like gunk on my lower coil. I don't know that much about outboard engines and can use some help here. I would guess I have a coil going bad so I have been looking around the internet with no luck finding the coils on this engine. Does anyone...
  20. rickryder

    73 Chrysler 55 crank no start

    I just installed a nice 55hp on my boat.Got everything hooked up and fired it,it ran great but while it was running the muffs slid off and got caught in the prop. Minor dings on prop but now it wont start...My question do you think the key sheared and its now out of time and thats why it wont...
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