I have a 1997 Mercury 90 hp 2 stroke 3 cyl. outboard on my 19 center console. The tach is not working. When cranking the motor the needle does move a bit but once started it doesnt read anything. checked the voltage on the battery with the motor off and read 12.2 V and then started it and still...
Re: Custom Center Console Rebuild
Got a little set back waiting on some parts but now it is almost complete!! Motor is mounted. Had to remove the powerhead to install a new shift shaft for the lower unit that I bought from SEI. Had some trouble getting it off but eventually it came free. I...
Re: Custom Center Console Rebuild
Couple of quick photos of the progress. Paint is done!! Ill get a better photo of that off the other camera tomorrow. Center console is in and the majority of wiring is complete. Still have to install the stereo and speakers. Deck plate is installed so...
Re: Custom Center Console Rebuild
Ok alot has happened since the last time I posted. Gas tank complete. Drain tube repaired. Bilge Painted. Foam poured. Gas tank installed. Control Tube installed. Some of the wiring was installed because it was easier to do prior to installing the deck...
Re: Custom Center Console Rebuild
Sanded the tank today and there are a few corrosion spot I need some input on. Will these spots in the tank be okay if i prime over them and paint or should I consider replacing the tank? thanks
Re: Custom Center Console Rebuild
I got the tank out today and it does not have any holes but is pretty dirty and has a few small spots of corrosion. I think I can just clean it up, lightly sand it, self etch primer, and then paint. That should work right?
Re: Custom Center Console Rebuild
Not sure if anyone actually follows this but I am in need of some guidance at this point. I finally removed the deck today. Wasn't that bad to get out actually. Cut it mostly with a circular saw and then with a crowbar and some muscle we were able to peel it...
Re: Custom Center Console Rebuild
Finally put the finishing layer of fiberglass around the edge of the boat today! Now the edge will have to be sanded, primed, and painted before the rub rail and hardware can be reinstalled. Tomorrow I plan to remove the rotted out deck! Hopefully that wont be...
I bought this boat a few years ago and have decided to rebuild it this year. It was a custom made boat that the original owner did not do correctly. Floor has soft spots and the liner was separating from the hull.
I tried getting the entire liner out but cant get it to budge at all so I will...
I have a 19' fiberglass center console that was a custom build that I am now rebuilding. It has a 90 hp Mercury 2 stroke that powers it. Would 2 pieces of 3/4" Marine Fir plywood be sufficient for the transom? I do plan on epoxy and glassing it all in just not sure how thick to make the core...
