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    1977 Aquasport 222 Transom

    thank you mike, i appreciate the detailed response a couple questions: would it make sense to glass the two sheets together before putting them into place? The transom has a small curvature to it so im worried about a single 1.5” piece being too stiff to properly cure with the inner skin...
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    1977 Aquasport 222 Transom

    Hi, In the middle of replacing the transom on my aquasport and looking for some guidance. I have just finished getting rid of the old rotten wood which was 100% wet all the way through. I plan on roughing up the bare glass with 40 grit prior to adding the new core & glass. Im planning on...
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    Aquasport 222 Transom

    Ive started the process to remove the cap to give me access to the "wings" of the transom. The bow area of the cap will need to be re cored as well. Is there a good way of checking the integrity of the stringers before I rip the entire floor out to get access to them? Thanks
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    Aquasport 222 Transom

    Hi, I'm planning to restore the transom on my Aquasport 222 in preparation for next season. Year is 1977. Previous owner recently installed a new Yamaha 150 on a transom that is not terrible but is most definitely prone to failure in the next few years. I intend on using seacast or carbon...
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    Yamaha 150 Rigging Tube

    motor is 2022 f150. guy I bought it from just had bare wires showing. I found the tubing but didnt know how to properly attach it to motor itself. Is it this...
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    Yamaha 150 Rigging Tube

    Hi, I'm looking for options to connect rigging tube to the motor. put some tape on it just so it holds but not sure if there is a specific part made for this purpose thank you
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    F200 Impeller Change

    dropped the lower in a bucket & it started pumping water. I let it warm up in the bucket with the freshwater flush attached for a minute or so. When I disconnected the freshwater flush it continued to pump water so I believe the problem is solved.
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    F200 Impeller Change

    got it. I guess I was more concerned that it did pee on the muffs prior to replacement but it definitely needed changing. going to try it in a bucket later
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    F200 Impeller Change

    Hi, I recently bought a boat with a 2005 yamaha f200txr & wanted to replace the impeller. I bought an oem kit from yamaha to do it and I could not get it to **** afterward. I replaced the impeller, the metal wear ring it sits in, a few O rings & the metal jacket on top to lock it in. Kept the...
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    removing paint from gel coat

    acetone not doing it, going to try buffing. I would imagine its been there for 20+ yrs
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    removing paint from gel coat

    Thanks for the help. Ive ran into similar things before & it sounds like it may be a good idea to get a buffer. Are there any recommended polishing products that will work well with the paint removal?
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    removing paint from gel coat

    Hi I recently boat a boat that has the name painted on both sides of the hull & id like to remove it. Are there any recommended products/ methods to use that will remove the paint without compromising the gelcoat underneath? thanks
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    Title Issues

    the hull is a 1996, does this mean theres no hope?
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    Title Issues

    Hi, I recently purchased a boat from someone that was left on her property by a tenant. the guy is nowhere to be found for 4+ years and she had no paperwork whatsoever. I got it for pretty cheap and fixed it up rather nicely, runs great. I am looking to sell it as I do not get much use out of...
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    2005 Merc 50hp Idle

    thank you for the response, It will only start when given a bit of throttle and choked. It will then continue to run as long as it stays above around 2000 rpms. I've let it run for a few minutes around 2-3k rpms and then drop back down to idle, but it immediately starts to fade out and die. I...
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