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  1. Grub54891

    New transom installed but outside of transom is not flat

    Mine was like that also. I applied glass on the outer transom then faired as minimal as possible. Used a long straightedge to make sure it was flat as flat. The only worry I had was if the motor would line up properly, but it was perfect. Only had to tweak the mounts a touch. I had rebuilt all...
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    It's time, advice...

    It’s always awkward the first time.
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    Water in bilge? Bilge pump runs too often.

    Don’t do that^^^ use genuine quicksilver kit, you will be glad you did. I’m not a fan of doing i again any time soon again.
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    Water in bilge? Bilge pump runs too often.

    Yup, looks like bellows leak. Time to pull the drive.
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    Bilge pump float sticking.

    Yeah, but there are some that test by running the pump, they start and stop if there is no resistance. If it detects resistance it runs till it grabs air and stops. Those are the type I don’t like. Others detect it differently. Those are ok.
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    £20million superyacht goes up in flames

    Yes I know. Seen one that came in several years ago, it had 30 8d batteries, plus the engine batteries. Clean install, but glad we didn’t have to replace that lot!
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    Bilge pump float sticking.

    I personally don’t like the water sensing ones as they keep testing every few minutes, it’ll drain the battery over time unless plugged into shore power. I’m a fan of floats myself.
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    Bilge pump float sticking.

    Well, what I do is remove the entire set up, it can be a pain to do so as access is limited. Seal any old screw holes with epoxy or 3m 4000. from there I fabricate an aluminum flat bar stock from the hardware store wide enough to install a pump and float switch. Have the aluminum flat bar...
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    £20million superyacht goes up in flames

    Glad no one was hurt. I'd hate to be the one responsible for whatever caused that issue! Seen a few bigger newer boats that have had wiring issues, nothing that big but it doesn't take much for something to happen. Heck, Maby it had lithium-ion batteries that shorted?
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    Noise in head

    How about a few pics of your setup, and possibly a video of the noise.
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    Noise in head

    Is it vacu flush? If the vacuumed leaks, it’ll pump up on occasion. Time to find the leak.
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    Water leaking from block but pressure tested fine?

    Is that the starter wire I see in the pic on the left? That looks like a wire for a stereo amp. If so that is not approved wiring either.
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    Water leaking from block but pressure tested fine?

    Yeah, I was looking at that also, looks like jb weld was on there before?
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    Any Archers, archery hunters here?

    Yeah, my son had a crossbow before they were legal for hunting. Target only. He no sooner sold it, then it became legal. Had to go get one!
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    Water leaking from block but pressure tested fine?

    Did you drain the block? Water won’t make noise. Air will.
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    Any Archers, archery hunters here?

    Yes. I also have a compound bow. Either way something should happen, now that Im retired I should be able to get out there more.
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    Any tips to keeping your boat clean with engine work?

    ^^ they also sell oil sorb pads at the local parts store.
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    Any Archers, archery hunters here?

    Dappling in it now, just the last two years. Haven't had any deer come in when I'm there, but the cam tells me they will!
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    Any tips to keeping your boat clean with engine work?

    I always taped cardboard down on customers boats. I also tell the wife she needs new bath towels, as I take the older ones and use them to lay out my tools on. They keep the tools from rolling around and keeps the deck clean.
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    It's time, advice...

    let go of the rope when you fall! Seen a few who hung on, it gets funny/interesting. And you could get hurt if you hang on.
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