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    I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!

    I'll check back to see if things improve but this is really sad. Hopfully some of you have influence to get this corrected but this must improve. The speed of the new site is horrible. I've been patient but see no explanations and no clarifications of what's going on with the forum. I've...
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    Boat Storage Maintenance Steps (during summer)

    Keep it out of the elements so you don't re-rot the boat, pull the battery and keep it on a trickle charge? You've already done the work. Time to enjoy the boat! Until the next bang, grind, screech. 20 hours is minimal in my opinion. Check all you fluids, filters, hoses, belts etc., if...
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    Extended time out of water...how long is too long.

    I fully winterized, fogged etc. last October. Everything ran strong when I put it up for the winter. I started to repair a small soft spot on the deck...way too late in the season...and...now I'm facing a transom repair :( . <br /><br />I'm becoming concerned about too much time out of...
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    SBN...help!

    What I'm trying to do is add a picture of my boat to my signature like your little dancing lure. I know how to post pics in the threads and have done so several times. However when I go to my profile and try to add the image file, (a complete URL) it doesn't take. What am I doing wrong, I've...
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    Pulling motor and drive, what should I replace?

    In the midst of a floor rot rebuild and determined the transom is toast too. Found a shop to pull motor and outdrive for the transom rebuild. <br /><br />What are the minimum parts to consider replacing while I have it torn apart? Hoses, bellows etc. seem okay. I'm mostly concerned with...
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    Who's willing to gamble? I'm all in!

    Well I've been putting off writing this but the time has come to ask for input. I've been a faithful contributor to threads and learned A LOT from this forum, now I'm asking for your honest support :) . <br /><br />Strike One: Bayliner<br />Strike Two: OMC<br />Strike Three...Wood Rot, but...
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    The saga continues...cracked swim deck

    Trying like hell to get this thing back together and not taking any chances, the area (back left) where I had deck rot is also the side with the swim platform. I've noticed that the holes around the swim platform, where they bolt into the transom are not sealed well, I'll take it off and...
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    Test

    Trying to add an image file, bear with me..
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    Foam delima...

    I have the wood! 1/2" Marine ply AB Birch. Was a bit suprised to see footballs but the owner of the company said that's the norm. <br /><br />Now the foam...I've read threads until I'm blue in the face and still have a delima, 2lb or 4lb?<br /><br />I feel I need 4lb for structual and deck...
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    How much wood, would a woodchuck...you get it, now which wood?

    Getting ready to replace the deck around the motor and a seat frame that was mush! <br /><br />Thankfully I have a specialty wood supplier two miles from my house. Of all the choices...which wood do you recommend for deck, seat frame etc. Same for both? Also, what is the going rate...I...
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    Normal wear or Cav Burn...take a look!

    Need a new blade, this one has been re-worked a bit and will use it for a back-up. I was looking at the Michigan Wheel 3-blade Vortex or the Turning point Hustler. What do you think of the prop on the boat now? Normal wear or cav burn? I want a bit more cupping than the OEM version I have...
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    Glass then foam or foam then glass?

    I've removed all bad wood, foam etc and I'm getting ready to replace the decking that was rotten. I'll coat all pieces with resin then set them in place for the foam application. <br /><br />Should I glass in the deck first and then fill the foam through holes, then glass the holes. Or should...
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    Floor rot spot...now what?

    I just started on what I hoped was a small spot of floor rot. Wow! I finally found good wood towards the bow about two to three feet from the soft spot. I'm working my way back and have already removed most of the back seat and floor next to the engine. This is the entry point from the swim...
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    De Winterization - approve my checklist please

    This is the checklist I've created from various sources...I have a manual in route, but I trust the forum as much as the book, so please let me know if I left anything off or have it all wrong.<br /><br />1) Marina winterized and performed top tier service - Changed drive lube, Oil & filter...
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    Spark plug gap, tune up help!

    Time to pull the boat under the shade tree and give it my first work over. I just posted a thread about my discovery of having a Ford not a Chevy and I don't need any more surprises. Any and all help will be appreciated. I bought all new tune up parts today and assuming they are the correct...
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    Ford vs. Chevy!

    Pulled all the numbers today and went exploring for parts. 1988 Bayliner, 5.0L, OMC, so you know what I'm up against, BTW of course I have no engine manual...bout says it all. <br /><br />Anyway I went to the only remaining OMC dealer in the area and learned I have a FORD not a CHEVY...
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    Last Chance to Vote...Vortex or Hustler???

    #1. 5.0L w/OMC Cobra drive.<br />#2. Current prop Michigan Wheel 14.5" x 19 pitch, old, tired, a bit worn (but so is the rest of the boat :p )and will be a great backup.<br />#3. WOT around 4500 RPM (45 MPH).<br />#4. 1988 Bayliner / 1950 BR / Fiberglass<br />#5. Wanted: Fish, Ski...
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    Keelshield vs. Keelguard

    Which one's best, other than claims does anyone have a recommendation?<br /><br />1988 Bayliner, 5.0L, OMC, gel coat scuffed off from repeated beaching of the boat. The previous owner did it :( . Although, I'll probably beach it too which is why I think this will be a good long term fix!
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    Keelshield vs. Keelguard

    They both claim to be the best...anyone have a recommendation? They seems similar but I thought I'd ask. <br /><br />The Keelguard seems more padded and tappered on the edges. The Keelshield claims to be more durable and stick better.<br /><br />I just want to cover some gel erosion and beach...
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    Trim Gauge for an OMC

    My 1988 Bayliner 5.0L, OMC Cobra does not have a trim gauge. I've seen pics from other forum members with the exact same boat that has a factory trim gauge on the right hand side of the instrument panel cluster. What would it take to add one? Should I even try to locate a OEM version? Should I...
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