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  1. MR nova @#25

    Stringer question

    Ive been replacing Stringers and transoms, on outboard on sterndrive boats for the last 10yrs. This year in stepping up my game. Im getting ready to start a new project. Its a 31ft Tiara, The stringers are 2 inchs wide solid wood. they tap out ok with the hammer, but the moisture reading are off...
  2. MR nova @#25

    Getting my Bass Kicked my a tilt trim motor

    This is the 2 wire tilt trim pump that I replaced (1 green,1 blue, common ground on top of casing) It was replaced with a 3 wire pump, green ,blue, blk. For the last few days I havent been able to get the pump to function in the boat thru the switches. it works with alligator clips from the...
  3. MR nova @#25

    Insurance for older boats

    This is my 1976 Wellcraft Nova 250 offshore, She is a cap off restoration. Tires and rims are going on today. I have 100's of pictures, and most receipts. I want to get her insured. Whats a good company that cover old boats the are trailer based?
  4. MR nova @#25

    Trim Tilt 3 toggle control wiring.

    My Trim,Tilt control panel's wired exactly like this, with new toggle swtiches. The top toggle (blue/purple) does nothing when the toggel's manipulated. Help...
  5. MR nova @#25

    Scratching my head.. ( Tilt Trim motor )

    I have a pair of Mercruiser Pre-Alpha outdrives. The trim cylinders were rebuilt last summer. Last week both units were working fine during testing in my driveway. At some point the starboard trim motor stopped working so I replaced with spare one. prior to connecting the hoses I tested the...
  6. MR nova @#25

    Propless?

    My build is comming to an end, and I have no clue what size props to put on this boat. (No Outdrives on the boat when I got it ) What:1976 wellcraft Nova 250 offshore, with twin standard rotaion Mercruiser ford 302's with 4 barrel carbs. Where: Raratin bay/NJ area. Thanks in advance
  7. MR nova @#25

    Mercruiser 188 Tilt limit wiring.

    I installed a pair of motors, not original to this boat, but they are the same size and model that came out of it. Im stuck on where one wire gets connected to. Its from the tilt limit sender, My guess is If one of the wire connects to the forward post/screw the second wire goes to the rear...
  8. MR nova @#25

    My next fall project. Tiara 3100

    Im looking for a pair of seats or seat bases, from a 1980's Tiara or a Pursuit 3100. Im not overly concerned about the condition of the upholstery of the fiberglass. See attached pics of what im looking for.
  9. MR nova @#25

    Mercontrol dual lever controls diagrams or video

    I want to take apart a dual lever Mercontrol, relube it and replace all the cables. are there any exploded diagrams or videos to help in putting it back together. just in case I get in over my head? :)
  10. MR nova @#25

    Not permitted

    Not permitted
  11. MR nova @#25

    Thru Hull Replacements

    Is it common practice to replace all the the thru hulls fittings on a 35 yr old boat just because?
  12. MR nova @#25

    Someone educate me.

    Every now and then I see older Tiara 31's for sale, and some of them are labeled "Pursuits." The only noticeable difference I can see are the dash/ instrument cluster are different. Did two different builder make the same boat? or are Tiara and pursuit the same company? Thanks.
  13. MR nova @#25

    I need help selecting a prop.

    I have a 25ft boat that weighs about 5800lbs, she has a pair of Mercruiser 302 Fords with 4barrel carbs. I'm looking for a good overall prop. Salt water boat. Thanks
  14. MR nova @#25

    Survey pricing and location

    I've have 2 buddies that are going to step up to bigger boats this fall. One lives on the upper Chesapeake, the other by the Raritin bay in New jersey. What can they expect to pay ( ball park) for Surveys on 30ft CC's?
  15. MR nova @#25

    Steering cable Help.

    I have what appears to be a "Seastar Solutions" Rotary steering system, or a real good knock off. It's for a 1976 Wellcraft Nova 250 offshore with a pair of Ford 302's. I'm assuming its an old Teleflex cable because of the T on the end of the cable? Finding a 17ft replacement cable isn't a...
  16. MR nova @#25

    The good idea fairy lives! ..

    A few years ago I started a boat restoration project, Twin Sterndrives. What seemed like a Good idea at the time, I rebuilt the engine bay in double 3/4 plywood, instead of double 1/2. I couldn't figure out why the motors, are at the lowest point on the mounts don't go down low enough to align...
  17. MR nova @#25

    Tiara 31 open Vs Torjan 11meter 1985-1995 models yrs

    I'm assuming the Tiara is a better boat to cruiser and fish the Chesapeake bay area ??
  18. MR nova @#25

    What plugs do I use now?

    I have a pair of newly Rebuilt Ford 302 motors, with 4bbl carbs and pertronix distributors. Whats plugs and gap should I use Thanks
  19. MR nova @#25

    Paint recommendation

    I want to paint the Cap of my boat, I'm looking for a shiny and Durable paint any suggestion? 25 ft boat salt water use.
  20. MR nova @#25

    Paint recommendation

    At first, I was fine with my gel coated cockpit floor, gunwales and cap. until I Painted the engine compartment with bilge paint.The newly painted area makes the rest of my boat look dingy. What kind of paint can I use, that will stand up to foot traffic on the floor of the boat? and can I use...
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