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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Now I am sure some have been wondering about the gap on the sides of the extension bracket. . . My plan is to put stainless steel 'straps' in those gaps which will attach to both the boat and the extension bracket. Functional and somewhat decorative. . . I have some 316 bar stock on order and...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Not really . . . more hazardous to leave it off.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Not worried about the imperfections . . . there will be time in the next off-season to make things pretty. Meanwhile . . . I checked in with my re-power guy and some of the parts for the re-power are coming later than expected, which gives me a few more days to do finishing touches. Today was...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I took a picture and drew a straight line along the keel. . . . not really a hook. . . maybe some unevenness . . . :unsure:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I thought that it might have a slight downward angle to it. Maybe an 1/8" of an inch . . . But I have not put a straight edge on it to check. If it does, it will be deemed a feature (stern lift) rather than a defect. :ROFLMAO:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Gelcoat day . . . My first time spraying gelcoat :unsure: I put a coat of VE primer on a couple of days ago and today did the gelcoat. 3 layers, each done about 1 hour apart. The final coat had the Duratec hi-gloss and the surface wax. I used nearly a gallon of gelcoat and a quart of...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Low speed maneuvering . . . docking for the most part.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I got things on the helm station finished up in preparation for the re-power shop to install the Honda & Optimus stuff. Hopefully everything will fit as planned. .
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    In the cabin . . .
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I met with the re-power guy yesterday . . . A couple of tweaks to the helm instrumentation . . . . . A perfect storm of Honda, Veratron, Optimus, and Garmin . . . it might all actually work :ROFLMAO:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    It is disconnected for the time being.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Today was supposed to be a rainy day according to the weather forecasts. So, I planned to do the electrical work, given that the boat has the camper canvas up. Of course, it was bright & sunny, :unsure: but I did the electrical stuff anyway, taking a break from the block party. :LOL: The...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I never liked to do drywall. :rolleyes: Anyway . . . everyone grab your sanding blocks . . . there is a 'block party' going on at my house. :ROFLMAO:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I just confirmed with the re-power shop that the boat is going in on June 15th. I also got some information that helped finalize (hopefully) the instrumentation layout . . . . . I bought the Veratron round gauges to replace the SmartCraft gauges from the Mercruisers. My plan is to put some...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Gel coat
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