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  1. briangcc

    EVA Teak Deck Pads

    Tape the sheets down well and take your time. If you can make a paper airplane, chances are very good you can make a template of your deck and swim platform. The more effort you put in to making the template, the better the results will be....and the less back & forth you'll have to do when...
  2. briangcc

    EVA Teak Deck Pads

    No experience with your link. I do have experience with Sea Dek. They do sell a templating kit. It's mylar sheets that you cut and mark up to your specs. Send it off and they'll import it into their CAD system and custom cut once you approve the CAD file. It ain't cheap but I've done it and the...
  3. briangcc

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    I feel your pain. Everything Volvo is 2-3x more than comparable Merc part. Nice drive setup but horribly expensive. Good luck!
  4. briangcc

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Theoretically, your boat is wood free. At least, that's how my 200Le in my signature was touted which was the same model year as yours. Quick call to FourWinns would confirm this seeing how they're still in business. But yes, if you had a few bolts loose, and it's never been serviced, it's...
  5. briangcc

    Can't figure out what to buy!

    I don't have any personal experience with them. I would consider them maybe mid-tier. Not bottom of the pack but not top of the heap either. From what I've seen in past boat shows, the quality is good on their builds. Beats anything you'd find at the B Pro's/Cab's - those are low tier/entry...
  6. briangcc

    Orangish layer on boat will not come off

    Rubbing compound may take that off. Going to have to keep switching pads so you don't grind in the gunk to your hull. Wax afterwards.
  7. briangcc

    Can't figure out what to buy!

    I'd look at other deck boats as most these days are offered with an outboard. I like the Hurricane models with full windshield but that's my personal preference.
  8. briangcc

    Repairing a crack in aTaylormade Fender Cushion

    I'd probably want to stitch it together with high test fishing line then cover in goop or the like to help it from popping open again. Then again, in the grand scheme of things, what's cheaper....a new fender or gelcoat repair? Last gelcoat repair I had done on the FourWinns was 1k - years ago...
  9. briangcc

    Fish Finders

    I have a Garmin Stryker 4 Plus (I think that's the model). Ultra small screen and basic GPS functionality - it'll tell you the track you've been on and GPS speed but no basemap. I think these can be found in your price range. For a bare bones basic unit, it works - that's about as glowing as...
  10. briangcc

    How do you guys mix Gas

    When I had a pre-mix 2 stroke I'd add the oil to the empty 5 gallon portable gas can. Take said gas can to local gas station and fill it up. Gas from the pump would mix the oil in. Then take gas can back to boat and top off the built in tank. Repeat as many times as needed. That was back in my...
  11. briangcc

    Alumacraft Navigator 165 Tiller Live-well issues

    More than likely on your transom is a screened opening that runs to your livewell pump. Sometimes, to prime that pump, you need to run backwards for a bit - at least that's how mine seems to work best. The plug in the bottom of the livewell needs to be in to fill the tank, otherwise it'll just...
  12. briangcc

    Bimini Top 98 Rinker Captiva 192

    Mine installs to the top of the cap behind the glass. Straps then pull the canvas taunt by clipping to the windshield frame. Mine will never, ever lay flat on the sunpad - this is due to the way it mounts on the boat. Given the age of the boat and your wants/desires, my humble suggestion would...
  13. briangcc

    Upgrade from small swim platform to large?

    Could it work? Sure...as long as you get the supports that go with it. Having access to the points where it mounts on the transom so it can be sealed properly will be key to success. Depending on the donor boat you may have some customization to do to make it fit your hull properly. May be...
  14. briangcc

    Flotation pods

    I somehow don't see that working out too terribly well. In addition to adding flotation, you're also adding wetted surface area to the hull so it will negatively impact the marginal HP gains that were realized going fro ma 50 to a 60HP engine. With additional drag, additional fuel usage. If the...
  15. briangcc

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    That's not too horrible on a punch list. Mine are usually longer after I have the boat for a bit.
  16. briangcc

    1985 sea ray 250 cuddy cabin square scupper valve

    Best bet these days is to find something that works as you're talking about a part that's what....almost 40 years old? Granted, simple technology but I wouldn't trust an original part with that age.
  17. briangcc

    1985 sea ray 250 cuddy cabin square scupper valve

    AD...gotta disagree. Zoom in on the transom. Right around the corner from the gas fill vent is the bilge outlet (round & white). OP is referring to the square (stainless??) lower down, about what is probably floor height. To me, and I'm a novice, I'd just replace if necessary with new. Fill the...
  18. briangcc

    Beginner in Fishing

    Good chance you need a fishing license so make sure you have that. You should also receive a list of regs - read through them to make sure you are in compliance as to what you can and can't target. Certain lakes may have additional regs so review those as well. In my neck of the woods, very few...
  19. briangcc

    Roller trailer OK for aluminum boat?

    I have (3) relatives, all with Sylvan boats (aluminum hulls) that all sit on roller trailers. It's a non-issue.
  20. briangcc

    Looking for $200-500 Chart Plotter Fish Finder Thoughts

    My Eagle FishElite (previous boat) supposedly allowed for custom mapping. Never really delved into that as didn't have the need. Might check some of the higher up Garmin or Lowrance offerings to see what they have. I know the Garmin Striker 4Plus is miserable in the mapping department - avoid...
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