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    Securing ply to transom

    I am replacing the wood in my transom with 2 layers of 1/2 inch ply per original. I understand I need to thicken the resin in order to adhere the ply to the hull(transom). Would it be possible to thicken it with regular wheat flour? How much? I'm using poly resin on a 16' tri-hull I/O. (I...
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    Oh, No!

    I'm working on getting the boat ready for the water. This is my first boat and I just bought it in Febuary. I did a tune up on the engine, fired it up, tuned the carb (rebuilt) and swapped in fresh gas. I resealed the lower unit after having to have the prop shaft straightened. <br /><br...
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    Oh, No!

    I'm working on getting the boat ready for the water. This is my first boat and I just bought it in Febuary. I did a tune up on the engine, fired it up, tuned the carb (rebuilt) and swapped in fresh gas. I resealed the lower unit after having to have the prop shaft straightened. <br /><br...
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    New Silverline owner

    Well not "new" exactly - the boat that is - a 1976 Silverline Colmoro 16T. It is my first boat. BTW, I'm the one who suggested this thread. I can't believe there are so few Silverline owners out there - new or old. Jason, I read your site on ProjectSkankyBeast - very well done. It did however...
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    Shift crank direction?

    I have a pre-Alpha lower unit off a '76 140 Merc. I had to dissassemble to get the prop shaft straightened. Now putting it back together, I don't know if the shift crank should be facing port or starboard when putting the shaft and clutch assembly back in the case. Any help?<br /><br />Thanx in...
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    bilge blower?

    My boat, 76 Silverline 16T w/ merc. 140 I/O, has four cowl vents at the back. Two facing forward and two back. Flex hose (3in. I believe) for the fronts at top of engine bay, two rear facing vent hoses at bottom of engine bay. Do I still have to have a blower with this set up?<br /><br />Thanx...
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    prop wobble?

    I am a first time boat owner - just bought a 76 Silverline 16T with a Mercruiser 140 I/O. When checking out the engine and drive with it running, I noticed the prop seemed to wobble a bit. Nothing I would call severe, but are they supposed to run true or is a little play normal? BTW, engine was...
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    Silverline wiring schematic

    New Poster. I just bought my first boat, a 1976 Silverline Comoro 16T with a 140hp Mercruiser engine and drive. I'm having problems with the electrical ( key won't start engine, not all gauges working, etc.) Its a mess of wires under the dash and need some help sorting it all out. I'm looking...
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