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tpenfield replied to the thread Calorifier question?.

You might need a right-angle fitting for the hose that connects to the crossover casting.

29 minutes ago
tpenfield replied to the thread Calorifier question?.

Here is a picture . . . not the easiest thing to see. The lower hose is on the re-circulating pump and the upper hose is on the...
Today at 4:48 AM
tpenfield replied to the thread Calorifier question?.

Calorifier . . . That's a new term for me . . . basically a domestic water heater on a boat. (right)? I happen to have 2 Mercruiser...

Today at 4:32 AM
tpenfield reacted to tphoyt's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

I learned about that hard way as a kid. I glassed over an aluminum plate and it delaminated in the first winter and I was living in Fl...

Yesterday at 3:49 PM
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

No, because of temperature coefficients of aluminum vs fiberglass, foam, etc.

Thursday at 4:54 PM
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

I got the transom inserts done . . . Here is a picture of the process . . . rolling out each layer to ensure that there are no air...
Thursday at 1:44 PM
tpenfield reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Haha.

Ted, how many cases of beer will fit in the bilge where the two 6.2's used to sit? Did you figure in the weight of "provisionings" in...

Thursday at 1:30 PM
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Yes . . . But all for a good cause :p My latest estimates, based on the recent changes are Bracket ~ 500 lbs. Hull...

Thursday at 11:29 AM
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

perfect :ROFLMAO:

Thursday at 9:06 AM
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

For those contemplating making a thick plate of fiberglass as I am doing . . . Don't :ROFLMAO: My method has been to lay up CSM &...
Thursday at 5:12 AM
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

1 transom cavity filled with 1" of fiberglass . . . 1 more to go. 22 total layers of 1708,1808, CSM combination . . . 1 gallon of...
Wednesday at 10:37 AM
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

More talk about engines . . . I've been soliciting pricing on engines, mostly the 300 HP, but I am getting a quote on the Honda 350's...

Wednesday at 5:11 AM
tpenfield replied to the thread Boat value.

That strategy never really works . . . potential buyers will probably not care how much money you have invested in the boat. You should...

Tuesday at 11:57 AM
tpenfield replied to the thread Boat value.

The trailer might be worth the most . . . Ford 302/351 . . . Mercruiser 888 . . . . All old / outdated stuff. I would list at $3,000...

Tuesday at 8:10 AM
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

In terms of 'digging a hole' . . . here is the draw vs. speed . . At the higher speeds (30+ knots) the boat is pretty well 'up out of...
Tuesday at 7:59 AM