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    Building engine mounts

    Afternoon, My prior IB/OD setup was cantilevered on the transom so the engine bay lacks engine mounts. Any ideas of what sort of engine mounts would be suitable for installing a 3.7L Mercruiser Motor in this boat? 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 20ft. See pictures of the area I'm talking about...
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    Transom ideas for ib/od

    Hey folks, So u had a Volvo B20 motor in this boat. That motor has been bored to its max specification 0.004" over and can join longer be bored but requires sleeves. I have decided to seek out a Mercuiser 3.0 or 4.3 with Alpha 1 drive. What sort of transom work is required to convert to a...
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    Starcraft chieftain i/o to outboard conversion

    Folks, I have been doing a lot of reading on the topic but come to a realization that perhaps I'm overthinking the topic. Currently the boat has a Volvo B20 with Aquamatic 100 stern drive. The magical fact here is that it appears the motor weight is placed on the transom via the transom shield...
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    Humminbird Helix 9 GPS

    Purchased a Helix 9 with a "No GPS position fix". The prior owner said he had the unit checked over by an approved repair facility and they need to replace the Board. The boards are supposedly $500-600 plus labour. Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase a "Humminbird AS GPS HS precision...
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    Boat paint tips

    Hey folks, So I am restoring a 1972 StarCraft Chieftain 20ft. I have decided to strip down all of the paint due to unknown paint use on the boat. I am using a angle grinder and rust stripping disks as seen in the pictures. So paint technique and feedback. My plan of attack is the following: 1...
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    Volvo Penta vs Mercruiser

    I have a AQ115 Volvo B20 motor with an AQ100 stern drive, which i intend to rebuild from bottom up. Complete rebuild. I have all the parts in my cart and I'm looking at $1,400 USD. There is also an option to purchase an old boat (boat pictures are my current project, not the salvage motor boat)...
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    Cam profile choice - Volvo B20B

    So the engine refurbishment project is well underway. I pulled out the camshaft and it appears that the profile is an "A grind type" (See attached specifications). From forums it is understood that the A profile grind is suitable for a single carburetor engine but my engine has dual stromberg...
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    Volvo B20 AQ130 Water in Oil

    Hey folks, So I purchased a boat with a Volvo AQ130 engine. There was emulsified water in the oil. The prior owner claims engine was running fine and had it on the lake and he did not winterize the motor. Upon breakdown I noticed some corrosion in cylinder 4 and emulsified water/oil in the...
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    AQ100 outdrive help

    So I have released two stuck bolts on a Volvo AQ100 outdrive. Needing advice how to get the Leg off this portion if the drive. Tried to turn the flathead screw counter clockwise. But won't budge. Applied penetrating oil and heat. Any advice? See attached pictures.
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    Interlux Brightside

    Folks, Interlux offers a 1-part and 2-part polyurethane topside paint. Brightside = 1-Part Perfection = 2-Part Now when spraying automotive enamels one can add a hardener for abrasion resistance, hardness, durability etc. I understand that the 2-part paints are (Well 2-part) for the sheer...
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    Volvo B20 Penta engine removal

    Hey folks, So I have a 1972 approximate year Volvo B20 engine with AQ100 outdrive. I will be pulling the engine to disassemble and rebuild. I have some general questions how I go about removing this engine. I have purchased a motor mount and will be using a 1500lb hoist to do the lifting, what...
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    Boat painting

    Thoughts and feedback on my painting plan for my aluminum boat? Base coat: Interlux interprotect 2002e Primer coat: Interlux Pre-kote Tip coat finish: Interlux brightside Now the boat will be trailered mostly. The longest the boat will remain in the water is a 1-3 days. It was too expensive...
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    Any idea which drive this is?

    No decals on the motor (Likely pulled and serviced/painted back in the day). Wondering what this outdrive this model is. Is it any good? Any advice?
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    What kind of paint to use for longevity

    Hey folks, So in the past I have used the roll and tip method for painting topside paints. Mostly used interlux brightside. That was on fibreglass boats. I have picked up this StarCraft Chieftain (aluminum hull) and want to breathe new life into the hull and topside. There is factory paint on...
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    Volvo B20 water in oil

    Purchased this boat knowing of this issue. So previous owner did not winterize the motor. Now there is milky oil. - Where or what do I start with to figure out the severity of the leak and where it is coming from? - On other forums folks have alluded to potentially the water pump failing and...
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    1972 Starcraft Chieftain 21ft IB/OB project

    Folks, I am embarking on a new leg of restoration. I have purchased this gem for a decent price and will be remodeling it and potentially repowering it with an In-board motor. So here are some questions for all of you. 1. Is an IB/OB conversion a suitable idea? 2. What sort of paint would I...
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    Brightside polyurethane painting

    Folks, I have applied this paint with success in the past. Brightside Polyurethane. 1. Painted a boat with the Pre-Kote the Brightside. 2 coats of primer. 3 coats of Brightside with 320 grit between coats. Looked real good. 2. Painted a boat with 3 coats of Brightside (No primer) with...
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    Gel coating boat bottom - Product

    Folks, So based up here in Canada where it seems like gelcoat is few and far between to find at a decent price. I can buy some off of Amazon for $69.95/gallon or $280.00/gallon for total boat. I think based on the 16ft hull at 18-22mil I will need approx one gallon. Has anyone heard of the...
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    Ideas for refinishing boat bottom

    Hey folks, So this is an old boat approx. 1967 or so. I want to apply a new coat of paint on the bottom. The boat will stay in the water for a maximum of 3 days at a time before being returned to the trailer. I tend to beach it over night for boat camping. I have read numerous forums with...
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    Rubberizing boat floor (Fiberglass)

    Folks, I am wanting to rubberize the boat floor but ensure there is proper adhesion and no bubbling or flaking of the rubberized compound. The floor is fiberglass, beneath it is marine plywood. There is foam beneath the plywood so might be subject to having a bit of water seep through the...
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