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    Gelcoat story

    Since I've never done enough gelcoat repairs to be able to answer my own questions. I'd appreciate anyone knowledgeable to chime in. I was shooting unwaxed gelcoat (fire engine red pigment) with 5% styrene over existing theme white/burgundy 19 footer. After using 1gal shooting two coats I've...
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    Mercruiser Transom Template

    It would save me a lot of time if i could print 1:1 copy of template ( i have access to wide format printers) rather than make what was right/wrong from scrapped transom or what was left out of it. Ive seen i believe template for Volvo on pdf., does anyone have access to mercruiser? Thanks
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    19' Maxum Bowrider Project

    Re: 19' Maxum Bowrider Project Work has been put off for some time, but time came to get back on track. Got the glass prepared for stringers and transom. Damn, that 24 grit wheel on grinder works great! Most of the glass I was able to pull by finding gap and squeezing flat iron (nail puller)...
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    Boat insurance for Restored boats, not your usaual Fair Market Value estimate

    Im restoring 1992 Maxum bowrider. Fair market value for it is ~5K. I put new engine in it, less than 20hrs on it with fresh water cooling. Restore includes new stringers/transom, deck, all gelcoated. New bolster seats, removed back-to-back seats for sport (bench) seating. Wakeboard tower, trim...
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    Starter Interrupt Idea, Safety

    I have an idea for the starter interrupt to vent gas fumes out of bilge area before starting the engine. Most of the time while having people on the boat, I tend to forget about safety procedures of starting I/O engine, running bilge blower, and focus more on people instead. I based the wiring...
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    Tuning 5.7 carbureted merc

    Season is coming soon here in NY, so its time to think of all odd/ends before putting it on the water. I have relatively new crate chevy 350 pre-vortech engine with edelbrock performer intake manifold and rochester quadrajet carburetor # 17080562. New wires and coil. Last season I experienced...
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    Laser II 19P now, whats next

    With the combo below I was expecting higher top speed. I've played with the prop selector app at mercury website and neither of the selections offers me 21P at the end. Since Im not familliar with props, which one and what size would give me higher top speed. Current prop: Quicksilver Laser II...
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    Ski Locker Build

    I have seen many different ways of making ski hatch out of fiberglass that is essentially the same as mako deck hatch. But I have never paid attention as of how the frame is done. What would be the best/least time consuming way of building one, assuming it is done to the new deck and it's...
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    Dashboard Illumination

    My previous boat had illuminated gauges which were powered directly off purple (ignition-On wire). New dashboard has gauges and switches that are illuminated. In that case, whats the most common way of turning illumination: -directly off ignition switch -off navigation light switch, preferred...
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    Spraying Gelcoat

    I am considering shooting fresh white coat of gelcoat on inside/outside of a boat. I've decided to make separate thread to cover that topic. My built, 1992 19' Maxum, can be found at http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=446612 I have painted cars and did body work (not professionally)...
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    19' Maxum Bowrider Project

    I'm always up for custom projects. This time it's the 1992 Maxum. My plan involves restoring interior, not by replacing/renewing existing parts but rather redesigning existing layout. Currently I have two back-to-back seats and two seats on either side of the engine. When I will end up after I...
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    5.7 Merc Rattling Chattering Noise

    New Engine, 5.7 Chevy roller, 1Hr on it so far. I'm experiencing rattle noise starting from 2500RPMs and above. Running Rochester Quadrajet, No water in the water separator (OE Mercruiser), New plugs .035 gap, New wires, New Coil, Timing set 8BTDC, Running Mercruiser OE oil and filter. Engine...
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    Intake Manifold options

    Running '94 chevy 350 with 4bbl quadrajet in the saltwater. Current intake manifold is shot as pictured below Which options do I have to buy new replacement and from where? Can I use aluminum manifold instead? Thanks, Daniel
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    Mercruiser power steering

    1992 19ft Maxum boat with Alpha one gen 2 has older style steering assembly. Actuator is rusted and needs servicing. Is newer style assembly compatible if I was to install it? I am planning on going with teleflex sate-t qc steering as well.
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    water in cylinder

    Another topic with water in the cylinder, but not the typical case. Engine is 350 roller chevy. With riser/manifold removed when cranking (without all the plugs in place) water shoots out of the plug #8 and exhaust outlet. Every piston rotation water comes out without end. I have popped the...
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    Rattling noise Mercuiser 5.7

    I was experiencing rattling noise coming from 5.7 mercruiser engine. The sound would be noticeable over 3500rpms and remain all the way up through the rpm range independent of the range or speed. I was thinking it maybe was the shield that rattled because of the loose bolts, i have removed it...
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