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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    It's been stated many times that most boats of the past were only designed to last 15 years, Bayliner's quality was not very good in the 80's, in which my pictures tell the tale, LOL. I'm sure wood was cheaper to use, and yes lighter they wanted to pump them out to be profitable (like...
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

    Thank you, @Reserector_ did an awesome job on it!
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Thank you sir, Everything you described is what I was hoping someone would find useful from my journey. The immediate visual signs would be any stress cracking of the gelcoat in the stern area, I had cracking between the sterndrive and drain plug on the exterior of the hull. The other signs were...
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I know these images are in the SOTY thread but I want to insert the plaques here also to hopefully give extra inspiration for those reading my build to get your builds in the water! :) My build is not complete so this thread will continue.........
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

    They have arrived! I want to give huge props to @Reserector_ for the way he setup the plaque, I just love it! I know there wasn't alot of competition from Nobody but even so I want to thank everyone for their support, motivation and advice through this build. It is still ongoing but like I have...
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Bedding the stringers

    I am looking in the mirror saying DUH right now!
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Bedding the stringers

    Hi Jeffery, Your first question I can't answer but I do know there are threads on the subject of epoxy/poly, I have not used epoxy so I don't want to take a guess and lead you down the wrong path. In regards to your second question I didn't physically raise my stringers off the hull because my...
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Lower Gearcase

    Thanks @froggy1150, I will certainly check them out! I just need to get the size specs off my parts and hopefully I can find something.
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Lower Gearcase

    I'll check with my local NAPA when I take my distributor there. Thanks :)
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Lower Gearcase

    When I had her out it skipped one and I had excessive in and out play plus I wanted to do a re-seal. Upon inspecting the bushing it is worn unevenly more towards the clutch dog, I can visually see the depth difference on the lubrication groove. It had a definite wobble to it when on the...
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Lower Gearcase

    Hi all, The gears in my lower gearcase are in great condition with the exception of the bushing/bearing inside the forward gear. I have searched for this to no avail and wondered if this is able to be purchased on its own. I see aftermarket gearsets so someone has to be making it for them unless...
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Thank you, I never had a boat of my own before so I never knew what I might be in for but when I heard the price I was like "Hell YEA". We just happened to be window shopping at boats and I just didn't want another payment for something so the timing was good in that respect. The style of the...
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

    Thank you at @Drivewayboater2, I'm not sure I'll ever be done but sometimes I think OCD is my enemy :)
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

    Thank you @Baylinerchuck! I apprieciate the nomination because I never even thought of being nominated and I am grateful that you did :)
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Starcraft Splash of the Year Champion!!

    Congratulations, she's beautiful! All were excellent!
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Alignment after transom replacement 1989 Cobra

    I'm glad you posted this thread because I didn't realize that the bearing was able to pivot to some degree.
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

    Thank you @aspeck for the kind words. I hope that in the years that follow nobody has to come back!
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year Winner!

    Thank you Froggy! :)
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I wanted to show what can be the result of running your engine with no cooling water. My exhaust flapper was non-existent ad this is the guide for the water tube in the lower unit.
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