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  1. NatedoggAZ

    Mercruiser - Stalls in Reverse

    Hello.. having an issue with my 4.3 Merc with Alpha 1 I have watched all the videos I could find.. and read up on almost everything I could find as well. Not all the videos had provided the whole procedures.. I feel like things were left out. Does the outdrive have to be up or down? Where...
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    Can I re-use bushings for trim cylinder replacement?

    Granted there is nothing wrong with the current rubber bushings - Can I just re-use them? My friend gave me a pair of Power Trim XD Cylinder rams.. because I think my old ones are leaking.. Just going to remove the old set (white) and put on the new ones...and bleed the lines...
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    Teak Restoration - this stuff is AWESOME!

    Hello all, Restored the teak wood on my boat yesterday. I bought this stuff at Lowe's yesterday - Minwax Helmsman. Was about $12 a quart. I sanded the teak steps and ski locker first with 220-240 grit paper...just hand sanded the steps and used an orbital hand sander on the locker boards. I...
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    Wiring to fuse block from battery - need in line fuse?

    Hey All, I just installed a new master dual battery switch on my boat. Everything is wired up through the new fuse block - except for the trim pump - that is direct connected to battery. Off the fuse block, I have a new radio, 300W amp, blower, and a USB/cigarette lighter socket. I am only...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 - possibly blown up?

    4.3L2 V6 Serial Number: 0B847392 Engine model: 443S100AR Hey All... Well.... I spent nearly all summer restoring the stringers, flooring, and interior of my 1988 Sea Ray - and it looks beautiful. Last summer I took the boat out 2 times with no issues - but this past weekend was the first...
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    1988 Sea Ray 20 Bowrider - Completed Project

    I used to post and ask many questions on this forum - but when I started to receive some criticism and was purposely fed incorrect information - I stopped posting and asking questions... and went at it alone... This is the final result - a few weeks behind schedule - but this 30 year old gal is...
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    What size battery would I need?

    Have a 1988 Sea Ray Seville - here are the details: Located in Arizona 175 Horse Power 4.3L2 V6 Engine model: 443S100AR Terminals are set up for top mount I do not have any trolling motors or crazy stereo systems that will be run all day with the engine off.... Not sure if I will need a crazy...
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    How many layers of 1708 for the floor?

    Hey all - if you have ever restored your floor - how many layers of 1708 did you use for the top? I have one layer down now - and it seems VERY solid. Its pretty simple to do... I may need more supplies - but if I don't need to then I will call it good. Don't have any pics yet, but looks...
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    Applying 1708 fiberglass after PB - how long to wait?

    After I make the PB fillet (or whatever it is called) how long should I wait before applying the first layer of 1708 glass? Should I apply the 1708 while the PB has just been put in and is still in its original PB consistency? Should I wait until it hardens a little and is still tacky? or...
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    Opinions on how you would fiberglass this?

    Hey all, Looking for some opinions on how the iBoats community would glass this section of a repair/resto. First I am going to secure the stringer in with PB and then thinking about tabbing it in with 1.5oz CSM. One piece of CSM on each side on the radius of the PB fillet and then maybe one...
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    Foam replacement

    Hey all, When I cut out the old stringers and decking for my restore.... a bit of the foam came out with it as well. Do I HAVE to use the pour in kind - or can I cut pieces of insulating foam or construction polyurethane foam to fit into the voids... ...or do I have to replace it at all...
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    Quantities of resin for area of coverage

    Hello everyone, Is there a chart - or some sort of calculation available that can determine how much resin is needed to coat/cover a certain amount of surface area? If I am going to brew up a batch of resin - I want to be sure it will be enough for the job I am doing. If I brew up a little...
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    Loctite PL - what kind to use?

    I bought 2 different kinds of Loctite PL today to possibly work as a sealant/glue if needed. I was surprised they had the Marine type at Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-PL-Marine-10-fl-oz-Fast-Cure-Adhesive-Sealant-2016891/206156418 They also had the regular Premium kind...
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    Polyester Resin Catalyst Percentage Chart

    Hey all, Thought I would share this... getting to be summertime for most of us, and like me will be performing glass work in the heat. These numbers are a guide and there may be a little wiggle room in the amounts - but a great starting point in working with the quantities of resin and catalyst:
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    Grinding down tabbing from hull - how much to grind out?

    Hey all, I have read in other forums/areas about 2 separate disciplines when it comes to replacing stringers... and grinding the old glass out. I have seen that it is OK to leave a little glass left (maybe up to an inch) so you know where to align the new stringer... I have also seen some...
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    Need help in estimating supplies

    Hello all, First off - I know this is not an exact science - but many of you have had to purchase supplies for your rebuilds, something I have not yet done before... just hoping for a little guidance on quantities used for a project like this. I am partially replacing stringers and decking -...
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    Stringer Repair

    Hello, Continuation from the following post - but different subject: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...edge-can-i-cut Some have seen the original pictures in that above post. Here are the pictures from after removing what was left of that stringer. There was barely any wood originally...
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    Cutting up boat floor - how close to edge can I cut?

    Hello, I am about to cut up the floor in this area only - how close to the side am I supposed to cut? I don't want to cut into the hull obviously... Thanks! ND
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    Back to back lounge style seat installation - 1988 Sea Ray Seville

    Hello, Looking for some tips on installing these fold out lounge seats: https://www.iboats.com/shop/wise-back-to-back-lounge-seat-weekender-series.html These seats come with a plastic base - either 8 or 10 inches. The thing is... I don't need a base at all... there is already one built into...
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    Online Service Manuals - no longer available?

    I tried using a link from a "sticky" that I have used a few times before... It was an awesome place for reference and guides - but all I get now is "This Account has been suspended." http://boatinfo.no/lib/library.html Does everyone get this??
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