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    Coating Coolant Passages?

    I have a 1977 Volvo Penta AQ280 mated to a Ford 302 engine. The engine is the original and most of the components, such as the exhaust risers are, as well. I'd like to keep them, if possible. I haven't torn into the the engine, yet, to see if everything is OK. My question is, is there a product...
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    Carver Santa Cruz Restoration

    Well...I've put it off long enough. It's time to give my old girl some new life. I've posted a few pics of my boat here. The link to the full album is below. So here's the story. This boat belonged to my grandfather, so please don't tell me to scrap her or sell her. She's family. :) Anyways...
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    Another question on Floatation Foam - Deck refinish on a Hewscraft Searunner

    Re: Another question on Floatation Foam - Deck refinish on a Hewscraft Searunner Here's a couple drawings. In the second picture, you could lay a foam sheet on top of the lateral stringers and then stack pieces on end on top of that. That would keep a clear path under the foam for water to...
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    1977 Orrion becoming an ocean animal

    Re: 1977 Orrion becoming an ocean animal Think I found a theme for your boat... Just saying... :lol:
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    Hull/Fiberglass problems?

    Hey everyone. I'm new to this forum and I love all the information on here. I am a 6 year owner of a 1976 Carver Santa Cruz 25 foot. It has a Ford 302 mated to a Volvo Penta 280 I/O. I inherited this boat from my grandfather when he passed away in 2006. I have started the boat and we used the...
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