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    Can I use top-side paint for floor?

    Just roll it on, it's very thick and has a strong oder. It's almost like roll on truck bed liner.
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    1990 225 sundowner

    I am doing a 87 Sundowner, My mounts did not extend past the bilge but i suppose the few years between our models there could be a design change. Be prepared for a lot of foam removal
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    Can I use top-side paint for floor?

    I used a Dock paint produced by Sherwin Williams for mine. I am really happy with how it came out and the texture. Still in the middle of my build and it has been really taking a beating no scratches chips or anything from tools and wood sliding on it. It was also easy to apply and they will mix...
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Made some good progress on the cuddy yesterday. I finished gluing down the carpet on the walls and roof. I used Polymat speaker box carpet since it is lite weight and easy to work with. Last time i did this i used marine carpet like what it had originally but it was heavy and a pain and the glue...
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    PVC stringers?

    The resin isn't going to bond to PVC very well. I would also be worried if the PVC will be able to flex without failure. I would stick to a good untreated lumber. The wood soaks in the resin and creates a nice strong bond. Don't use any treated lumber for fiber glassing. The treated lumber will...
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    Floatation Foam in Closed Space

    The best way to fill a cavity is to use a hole saw. Drill 2 holes with the hole saw and keep the plugs. One is a vent one is to poor. Once filled and dry, cut away any foam that came through the holes so that you can put the plug back in the hole. Make up some peanut-butter, that's resin mixed...
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Well I havent been able to post much, I have been very busy with work and this project. I got the engine in, wired, started and tuned. I found after getting it running that the harmonic balancer had a nasty wobble. I shut it down, removed the balancer and put a dial indicator on the crank...
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    I think once I am all done I am going to post a thread on the forum with everything I have 3D printed for my boat. So far I have printed my little laser alignment and a new mount for my Bennett trim tab pump. I printed the pump mount because the original was broken and a replacement was between...
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Hello again all i had to bench my build for a while. I had to get back to work and get somethings done to the house. I am back at it now. I got my engine installed and aliened, mane what a pain that was. Since everything was bran new the alignment was so far off I couldn't get the tool to...
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Hi all! Well its been at least 8 years since my last post on this forum, but once again the time has come for some boat repairs. My old Fourwinns has treated me well over the years, she has been with me through divorce, career change, a new wife, 2 more kids and most recently a move from a small...
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    1987 Mercruiser 4.3L 205 262ci idle RPM?

    Ok getting boat ready for the season and i am finding conflicting data on proper idle RPM. The engine is a 1987 Mercruiser 4.3L 205 262ci. The original Quad-jet carb was replaced with a Edelbrock 1409 600cfm marine carb and has run great for 5 or 6 years. This year i had to replace the carb with...
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    too rich

    Re: too rich OK, 2 things, have you double checked the timing as suggested by others? If so what is it? Also have you checked to make sure fuel line is clear of cloggs and well as the filter. Check the position of accel pump as illustrated in the photo, if your carb is equiped with the 3 hole...
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    Idle adjustment

    Re: Idle adjustment I believe Merc specifies proper idle RPM is taken n set with the engine at temp and in the water. Also your idle adj screw will be were the throttle linkage rests, the throttle cable connects to a lever/arm on the carb, that lever/arm rest on a hard stop when your in N...
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    need verification on 87 205 belt size

    Hey all! Its been a long time since I have posted its been a few good seasons for me. I got a simple one for ya, I need to replace my power steering n alt V belts, they are showing age and with the harsh winter we just had they are cracking an so forth. My issue is I can't find the slips from...
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    Drain plug thread size 4.3l

    Hey folks..... Does anyone know the thread size for 87 4.3l merc 262ci 205hp... 4 barrel carb... Alpha 1 drive.... I seem to have miss placed my plugs since winterizing and need to replace them ... I need to know the thread size for the block And manifolds.... Thanks
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    new video I edited of some friends shredding behind the new Nautique G23 this past f

    Just finished this video edit, and thought i would share to bring back those warm summer feelings!
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    need second opinion on audio wiring

    Ok, so i am installing new speakers and radio in my boat. I have done a ton of reading and have come up with a wireing diagram and want a second opinion from anyone who knows audio, i am not real familiar with it. The amp is 760w, 4 channel. The sub is 4 ohm 250w, the tower speakers are 4 ohm...
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    My latest wakeboard video

    Well this will probly rap up my wakeboard video editing....it so hard to keep watching and editing video when I cant go out and wakeboard! I hate winter! Anyways, this is a profile video i did for my buddy Eric to help his atempt at getting a sponser!
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    Alternate carb to replace a Quad jet with

    I am thinking about replacing the Quad jet on my 87 4.3l 262ci 205 hp Mercruiser. I am having a problem trying to find info concerning the CFM of the Quad jet, does anyone know this or perhaps the proper size replacement card, I was thinking Holly.
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    cool wakeboard video

    I finally finish the editing and rendering of one of two video i shot with a local wakeboard group i am a member of. This is our third year and it just keeps getting bigger, this year we had so many riders i have to make two videos to include everyone! It is the best video edit i have ever done...
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