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  1. Baylinerchuck

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I used an aluminum bracket and mounted the pump to the first cross member between the stringers in the bilge. It’s directly behind the drainage system into the bilge from other cavities, and just in front of the motor. The aluminum bracket is attached with screws dipped in 5200, however, the...
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    Piranha composite modular props

    I had my arm floaties on because I can paddle pretty fast.
  3. Baylinerchuck

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Congratulations on your splash. She looks and sounds fantastic. Beautiful work.
  4. Baylinerchuck

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    If it were me, I’d cut it out and mount the bilge pump a different way. At a minimum, you should drill a sample and make sure it’s solid wood, or not wet.
  5. Baylinerchuck

    Piranha composite modular props

    Apology accepted. Not an aggravated approach, trying to get some first hand experiences from folks who actually have tried them. Do they perform as the company advertises? Likes, dislikes, Performance? You don’t like how they look, I got it. Also, thanks for the great commentary. You’ve been a...
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    Fuel filter

    I’m with @alldodge on the spin on water separating fuel filters. They are a really nice upgrade and can be mounted in an easier to maintain area of the bilge.
  7. Baylinerchuck

    Piranha composite modular props

    So what exactly does this mean? I’m looking for performance reviews not anecdotal comments on what makes you vomit..... so you don't like the way a composite prop looks?
  8. Baylinerchuck

    Rip Seven Marine?

    That sucks, those were some really awesome outboards with some crazy hp, and unique cowling designs. Seeing an off shore boat with a few of those on the back was always a treat to be honest. Hearing them run was even better.
  9. Baylinerchuck

    Shift Interrupter problems

    Did you go through the entire shift cable adjustment procedure? @achris has a great tutorial that I use every year on YouTube. The barrel to end of cable adjustments are critical. Good luck.
  10. Baylinerchuck

    I found one leak (there may be more)

    MarineTex is a great product, but prep is key like @alldodge stated. It needs to be completely dry, sanded, wiped with acetone, then given time to cure. Using a small piece of aluminum as a patch over the hole would increase the strength of the repair.
  11. Baylinerchuck

    Major hull damage , looking for tips

    Yikes. That’s pretty gnarly.
  12. Baylinerchuck

    Outdrive Alignment

    The gimbal bearing will move slightly in the casting but it’s not what causing the alignment tool to slide in or out hard. The motor mounts need to be adjusted either up or down depending on the marks you see on the tool. Put a light coat of grease on the stepped down portion of the tool. Insert...
  13. Baylinerchuck

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I did in essence the same thing. It works out quite well. It’ll still be little off, but you can use a scribe to get the 1/4” clearance you need for proper bedding.
  14. Baylinerchuck

    1980 citation 17’ new floor and stringers

    You really don’t want to screw directly into the stringer since you create a path for water to infiltrate. If you do use screws, you install cleats to the side of the stringer, then glue and screw into those. Use coated deck screws, but dip them in resin, then cover up the countersink with...
  15. Baylinerchuck

    Piranha composite modular props

    Yeah, 3 replacement blades for the piranha is close to the cost of an aluminum prop anyway. Lol.
  16. Baylinerchuck

    Free Boat, This thing is a badboy!

    Looks good. What exactly is that foam you are getting? I’ve never seen that here in the US. Then again I wasn’t necessarily looking, ha ha.
  17. Baylinerchuck

    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    I think that’s a great idea, but might be good to organize those thoughts into separate threads. Like one specific for home improvements. Another for small mechanical projects. Another for machining/ welding/ fabrication. Something like that to keep things more organized.
  18. Baylinerchuck

    1980 citation 17’ new floor and stringers

    Welcome to IBoats. Looks like a nice open bow. Should be a fun project. I use exterior grade plywood for stringers and the rest of the structural components. The plywood standing on end is stronger than dimensional lumber. Properly encapsulated it’ll last several decades. You are referring to...
  19. Baylinerchuck

    Maxum boat with Force 125hp outboard.

    Be prepared for a rotten structure and transom. Boats of this era can be pretty ugly below deck. Foam is most likely soaked and rotted stringers. Looks like nice boat on the outside, albeit a definite project.
  20. Baylinerchuck

    Piranha composite modular props

    Where I mainly boat, the limestone can sneak up on ya. A small strike is a new prop. With these, you can replace individual blades, and have different pitches. They have a design that they claim to be more efficient and reduces cavitation. The price is about the same as an aluminum prop. Curious...
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