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    Aluminum Fuel tank cleaning

    I am restoring a express cruiser it has 2 150gal aluminum fuel tanks I have them out of the boat a I want to clean the insides of the tanks. The filler neck is curved so I can't get go thru the fill neck, the sending unints are 1.5 inch dia so not much go there. They are 27 yrs old I dont know...
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    7.4 454 mercruiser exhaust

    I want to install the mercruiser 496 exhaust manifolds on my 454. I have the closed cooling system on these engines and I wanted to find out if anyone on here has done this before? I need to find out how they are plumbed and so forth. Do I use the manifolds with or without the water rails? Any...
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    Help with stringer replacement

    I know this has been brought up a thousand times before, I need some advice on what and how to go about this. I have a 1987 Wellcraft Gran Sport and as you know they are know for rotten stringers. Well I have rotten main stringers I want to fix this boat so please don't say junk it, I know this...
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    Wellcraft Gran Sport windshield

    Would anyone know who made the windshields for Wellcraft in the late eighties era? I have looked at a lot of different websites trying to figure this out. Its not a Taylor, I need the screw cover for mine and tried to match it up and nothing even comes close . Thanks in advance Jamie
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    Looking for a Wellcraft Gran sport Owner (questions)

    I am in the process of restoring a 87 Wellcraft Gran Sport and have a question That Im hopeing someone who owns one can answer about the holding tank. Thanks Jamie
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    Stupid shore power question

    Im in the process of rewiring my boat it had 1- 30 amp shore power inlet , I will be installing a 220 volt breaker panel because of some of the upgrades are 220 volt. My question is what is the most common inlet plugs on the shore power connectors, is it 2- 30amp inlets or 2- 50 amp inlets..(...
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    sensor type water pumps for fresh water system good bad ??????

    Who makes the best pumps for a fresh water system, Im thinking of going with a sensor type pump and wanted to get some opinions on what brand is the best to use ,shurflo, flojet, johnson etc. Has anyone had any experience with a sensor type of pump good- bad- anything? What about macerator...
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    What type of line to use to replumb fresh water system

    Im replumbing the fresh water system on my boat, hot and cold , im starting from scratch what is the best water line to use for this project? I want to use good stuff but I wanted to see what others have used, Im sure Im not the first to replumb there boat. Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy...
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    Fresh water system plumbing question

    I am replumbing my boat, everything is getting replaced. It had hard plastic line in it, 3/8 id. My question is should I stay with that size or should I go a little larger. I havent bought the pump yet but I want a sensor type pump. The boat has 3 sinks a shower in the head and a transom...
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    Wire size question for shore power

    Im installing a ac dc gen set electrical panel, was wondering whato size wire should I run from the shore power conection to power the panel. Also should I run the same size from the gen set to the panel . Thanks
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    1987 Mercuriser 7.4 wiring diagram

    Does anyone have a diagram of a 1987 7.4 mercuriser (Carb) that they would share I really didnt want to buy a book on it just need a diagram. Thanks Jamie
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    Thermo Insulation for a fiberglass hull

    I'm in the process of restoring a wellcraft Gran Sport I want to insulate the hull . It has heat and a/c but want to add some insulation,my question is what is the best way to go about this, as far as someone saying move to a warmer climate or get a bigger heat and a/c unit dont bother. I want...
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    windsheild parts help

    Im restoring a 87 wellcraft and Im looking to find the plastic inserts that go into the frame around the windsheild. If they are no longer available what do guys use inplace of it? This is turning into a huge project but I love the boat and think it will be well worth the effort, Any ideas...
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    Question about Interlux bilgekote paint

    I have been told that the bilgekote white paint turns yellow after awhile anyone know of this? I was thinking of useing Brightside instead if this is true. Thanks Jamie
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    Water heater

    I need to replace the electric water heater with a heat exchanger that is in my boat. Any opinions on what brand is better than others? I'm thinking around a 12 gal size should be about right for my needs Thanks Jamie
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    Need some plumbing advice and diagrams please

    I have a 87 Wellcraft gran Sport that I am rebuilding the PO didnt do all the right things on the plumbing aspect. The holding tank was rigged to empty itself when full....you wouldnt believe what I found... I have removed all the BS from the boat. It has a head with a maserator pump and shower...
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    3/4 inch plywood or 3 pieces of 1/4 in plywood???????

    I have been wondering if 3/4 in thick plywood would be better than 3 1/4 inch pieces laminated together or the other way around . Which one one would be stronger if any different at all? Just thinking about a project and what would be the best way to go. Im not worried about the time putting...
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    Benett trim tabs question

    Has anyone used the automatic trim tab adjusters ? Did you like the way they work vs the manual adjustment. If it works the way they say that would be nice. Thanks Jamie
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    Spider cracks in gel coat Question

    I have a few spider cracks in my gel coat, my question is what can I do to keep them from spreading or running I know I need to grind them out and fill them. But what or anything can be done to keep them from just continue to run or spread. What is the best filler to use I want good stuff not...
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    Adding on to my transom and swim platform

    I am working on a project where I am adding a small storage box that is on the swim platform and will fasten to the transom (It will be above the water line). What type of plywood is the best to use oak, ??? The box is 10in wide 18 in deep approx. 12 in high It will open on the top. I will be...
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