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  1. DeepBlue2010

    Mercruiser Stern Drive Power steering Ram lower pivot bolt removal?

    Hey guys, I was removing my power steering ram today and I got the upper pivot bolt easy after bending the tabs to free the bolt. When I got to the bottom one, it was a different story of course. Can reach or hammer upward on those tabs with the engine in place. Any known tips/tricks for...
  2. DeepBlue2010

    Where is the edit button?

    I can't edit my own posts!! The "Edit" option is not available. Any one else experiencing this?
  3. DeepBlue2010

    1983 Bayliner Cuddy Restoration

    Welcome to the drydock. Good size project you got there and I see you did not waste any time procrastinating. Stop by Home Depot and buy couple cans of these spray generously on the stuck parts and let it work overnight. It will help great deal with whatever method you will use to get it out...
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    Nitro....What to do?

    Jigngrup, :joyous::joyous::joyous: Well two problems my friend; a psychological one and a practical one. First, I am not a quitter; it is very hard for me to let go of something I invested a lot of time and efforts in. Second, the small boat is trailer boat. I can trail it to where ever...
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    Losing power when attempting to get on plane.

    Hello everyone, I had this problem a week ago with my boat (1996 Bayliner 2855 with Mercruiser 7.4L & Bravo 3). I solved the problem but thought I will write up the experience as it might help someone someday. The problem started when I was on my way back to the marina from a fishing trip (about...
  6. DeepBlue2010

    Days around the boat

    Good morning iBoaters, I have been doing some projects around my boat (the 2855) that I would like to share with you. Instead of starting a new thread for each project which makes it more difficult to track and organize, I am thinking of posting all of them in this thread and use post # 1 as...
  7. DeepBlue2010

    Bravo 3 sounds lound when I turn it by hand!

    This is how my Bravo 3 sounds when I turn it by hand. I compared it to another Bravo 3 next to me - as you can see in the video - and the latter one did not make this noise. It was turning much smoother. Any insights on what the issue could be?
  8. DeepBlue2010

    Anything wrong with Insert Image button functionality on the thread editor?

    Guys, I am trying to upload a picture to a reply thread and I am following the same steps I followed before but the user interface is not responding. When you click on Insert Image button, a screen appear as usual with From Computer and From URL tabs. From Computer allows you to select files...
  9. DeepBlue2010

    What is the proper way to start an engine after 3 years?

    All, I have a 4.3LX stored in my garage for 3 years now. The engine passed inspection by a professional mechanic and was running great before I put it to sleep. I am ready to pick up this project again and want to start this engine but I am worried that all the oil might be dry now after 3...
  10. DeepBlue2010

    Bottom paint or not?

    All, I am planning to leave my 28 footer (I/O) in the water next season for much longer time than she used to. Usually, she rests on a dry moorage slip after each trip which never longer than few days. Starting next season, I am planning to leave it near my fishing ground and drive there. This...
  11. DeepBlue2010

    Cannon downrigger with depth input

    Hi all, I recently purchased a Cannon downrigger with depth input which enables the Bottom tracking feature. According to the manual & the technical support folks at Cannon (I am not sure the guy I was talking to was very knowledgeable) the downrigger can accept depth info ONLY from a depth...
  12. DeepBlue2010

    Water in the power trim pump, where to start?

    While checking fluid levels for regular maintenance, I found a milk shake in the power trim pump. My outdrive is Bravo 3 and it was working perfect with no signs of troubles. I ordered seal kits for both cylinders and I am planning on rebuilding them just in case (if/when I can find/make this...
  13. DeepBlue2010

    Floor repair/replace

    Re: Floor repair/replace I hate to be the messenger of bad news but this is my opinion based on what I know from personal experience and from being a member of this forum for about 3 years. Boats ? usually ? rot from the bottom up and from stern to bow. If you deck is soft, most likely you...
  14. DeepBlue2010

    Deep narrow gouge.... MarineTex & gecoat?

    Re: Deep narrow gouge.... MarineTex & gecoat? 3M will do. Use this to remove the old adhesive before you start gridding specially if you are going to use flap disk so you don’t waste one or two flap disk get clogged with the old adhesive A good spray and then a wipe down with bronze – don’t...
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    Deep narrow gouge.... MarineTex & gecoat?

    Re: Deep narrow gouge.... MarineTex & gecoat? I went back and reviewed the first video link I posted from West Systems and it was not a mistake. The guy actually said ?as in any structural repair, start with the largest piece first? This doesn?t make any sense to me at all. As I said, the bond...
  16. DeepBlue2010

    Fiberglass boat

    Re: Fiberglass boat What finish/color? If it is gelcoat,this Produced great results on a rotary buffer and a wool pad. It comes in a smaller package also. For a dark color, you may want to use a polisher like Finesse-it or Perfect-it. There are few threads here discussing the techniques...
  17. DeepBlue2010

    Is it possible

    Re: Is it possible 10:1 scarf means you make a cut in the wood - in an angle - so that you expose 10 times wood than the width of the wood. For example.. If the width of the above piece is 3/4, the cut (the gray area) should be 7.5 inch
  18. DeepBlue2010

    Stringer replacement, how to tackle this?

    Re: Stringer replacement, how to tackle this? Fillet a : a concave junction formed where two surfaces meet (as at an angle) b : a strip that gives a rounded appearance to such a junction; also : a strip to reinforce the corner where two surfaces meet The green part of the above image is...
  19. DeepBlue2010

    Oxidized gel coat

    Re: Oxidized gel coat Oxidized or “Badly” oxidized are very subject words. Without pictures, it is hard to really know what you are talking about. I suggest starting with the least invasive technique possible and see if you are happy with the results. It is always possible to use more...
  20. DeepBlue2010

    Can I install brakes on one axle but not the other?

    All, I have a tandem axle trailer rated 6000 pounds with drum brakes on all 4 tiers. I am replacing the drum with disk and I was wondering if brakes on one axle only would do the job?! If yes, which axle is better front or rear? If not and I need to install 4 of them, what problem we are...
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