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  1. 25thmustang

    Mercruiser Identification

    I assume someone will be able to help, but I am coming up without any 100% confident answer. I purchased a used 1986 Cruisers Inc 26 Holiday that I am 100% sure had a repower done (from an OMC to a Mercruiser). The engine is closed cooling and on top of the heat exchanger it says 350 MAG. I...
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    Mercruiser 454, 1988 and 1996 Questions

    I recently purchased a 1988 Sea Ray with a Mercruiser 454. Turns out the engine ingested water and is locked up at the moment. I’m working to free it, but stumbled on a 1996 Mercruiser 454 for sale. My guess is the 1996 model will bolt in making sure to use the earlier model exhaust components...
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    Monkey Fur dye, anyone done it?

    I know the answer is to remove and replace however that is a large undertaking that I will either complete at a later date or sell the boat before I do it. For the time being however a previous owner let the “monkey fur” headliner get nasty and stained. I have since fixed the leaks that caused...
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    1985 Mercruiser MCM 260 Questions

    Im a “new” owner of a 1985 Regal 255 with a Mercruisers MCM 260, with a Thunderbolt IV ignition and early Alpha drive (all original). I’ve been plugging away on it (project) and took it out a little while back for a shakedown run. On the muffs it starts great and idles/revs no issues. On the...
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    1985 Regal Ambassador 255 XL

    Some might remember me, some might not... I've had a few boats in the past, my most recent was chronicled here: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-repair-and-restoration/boat-restoration-building-and-hull-repair/547690-1984-silverton-34c-remodel-update-upgrade-pic-heavy Life changed, I sold...
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    Mercruiser Trim Cylinder Question

    I just picked up a project boat and the trim isn't working. Got the pump/motor all cleaned up and bench tested and now it's on to the cylinders. As luck would have it both cylinders were "locked up" in the trailer position. I got one apart and free to rebuild, having trouble with the other. I'm...
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    Theoretical what would you do?

    So I have the 34'er that we use all season. The negatives are it's just not practical for early or late season runs (when she's out if the water) and there have been a few times the big hit and the boats on land. So my thought was to pick up a smaller trailer boat. I have the make/model I am...
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    Finally did it... Watched the boat ramp antics!

    So for the longest time reading on forums I have heard some stories from the boat ramp. I was heading to my cousins boat, got word I had over an hour to kill and decided to stop by the local ramp. It was roughly 9-9:30 on July 4th, at the largest area ramp, where the CT River dumps into Long...
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    1984 Silverton 34C Remodel/Update/Upgrade PIC HEAVY

    Back in December a 1984 Silverton 34C was purchased. The 29' Cruisers was and still is a great boat, but we needed more room inside, due to the women wanting to go below decks after the sun sets. With the intention of not actually buying another boat until the Cruisers sold, I still couldn't...
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    Boot Stripe Paint

    Does anyone have any good recommendations for Boot Stripe paint? This will be down by the bottom paint, so it will probably get less sun exposure, and more water abuse from wakes/waves. I'm unsure if a top side style paint will work, or if there is something else I should be looking for? I know...
  11. 25thmustang

    Winterizing 5.0 Mercruiser Question

    So this past weekend was my first go at winterizing a sterndrive (raw water cooled) boat. I have experience with my inboards, but have yet to tackle an I/O. So as the methods I researched and used on my motor, I went first with fogging the motor. Once fogged, I found the six drain plugs, two on...
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    Hurricane Irene CT River Photos A LOT

    Here is where we stand now... River was fine right after the storm. Since then it has risen and is still shy of the total height it will reach. Highest I have ever heard of this time of year. Over 15' above is predicted. All boats at our club are away from the slips, and either tied to pilings...
  13. 25thmustang

    Cabin Wood Refinishing?

    I'm not sure if we have a lot of cabin cruiser owners here, but I am looking to re-oil the wood down below. I know I can strip it, varnish or cetol and call it done, but I'm thinking about grabbing some oil and going that route. Does anyone have suggestions and photos? As far as the cabin wood...
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    Interlux Brightsides paint and colors?

    I have decided to go ahead and paint the top stripe on my boat. The white hull, grey part of the hullsides, and blue/grey stripes all clean up well, but the blue above the rub rail is just dull and lifeless. I wet sanded and buffed and got a bit of sheen back, but after the boat being used and...
  15. 25thmustang

    Calling Experts, Hull damage/repair (PHOTOS)

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    1987 Crusader Tune-Up

    Does anyone have older Crusaders? I am looking for suggestions on what brands to get for complete tune ups on two motors. Anyone have good luck with any specific items (spark plugs, filters, oil, etc...)?
  17. 25thmustang

    Lowes or HD Indoor/Outdoor Carpet for snap in?

    Does anyone have any advice or opinions on this? I want to get/make some snap ibn cockpit carpet for the boat. I know this isn't marine carpet, but it is easy to get, supposed to work outdoors, and comes in very wide rolls that can be cut to the perfect size/shape. I would cut it, sew up the...
  18. 25thmustang

    What kind of Caulk?

    I'm hoping some of the experts can help me here. In an attempt to clean the cockpit of my boat, I am going to be removing the old nasty caulk. I plan to apply new caulk in these areas in a neater fashion. My question is, what caulk should I be using? I know everyone loves 3M 4200 or 5200...
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    Teak refinish and Cetol Questions

    So I am coming close to finishing my brightwork around the cockpit. I did the back sides of all the teak, reinstalled, plugged the screws, and have already put down two coats of cetol Natural all around, and one coat of Cetol Gloss on the port side. I plan to head to the boat each day until...
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    Wet Sand and Buff

    So this topic seems to be a hot one lately. With discussions of vasoline, verse wet sanding and buffing I thought I would give my .02 cents. My project boat from a few years back, I went with the vasoline trick. Although I never enjoyed the boat, as a rotted stringer lead me to scrap the...
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