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    picking wood for rebuild.

    I am in the middle of desiring a 19 foot marlin cudi cabin. So the boats base and motor mounts were built with 2x4s and 2x6s. The stringers were 2 2x10s. I have heard plywood is the way to go when restoring boats. However what is the downside to using dementional lumber? Just seems like it would...
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    88 Marlin resto project.

    Re: 88 Marlin resto project. Hey guys i have everything cleared out and am starting the grind. I am at the white paint like stuff that is painted inside the hull. Anyone have a good way of getting this off to get down to the clean glass? This is the white "stuff" im talking about
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    88 Marlin resto project.

    Re: 88 Marlin resto project. Im fairly sure the motor is good. Just needs a new starter and or battery. Here are some pics of progress. Motor is still in for now but will be coming out soon. I have measured 3 times... 2 times and 3 times and again. This is a lot of work haha. But with the wifes...
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    Siezed motor? possibly?

    Hey guys im trying to restore a 88 marlin 5.0 cruiser. The boat was parked in 99 and never touch... The pep-cocks were left open. I pulled the plugs, they were clean no rust but i couldn't turn the motor over by hand... i was only using a 3/8 ratchet... what are the chances that this thing has...
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    88 Marlin resto project.

    Re: 88 Marlin resto project. Thank you for the response... I have decided if im gonna do it im gonna do it right. I decided im going to be removing all the rotten wood and replacing it. I found that i had rot all the way into the cabin so i will be repairing from the cabin all the way to the...
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    1988 Marlin mercruiser. All i get is a click.

    Im restoring the motor mounts and floor boards on a 1988 Marlinc mercruiser that has been sitting outside halfway covered for 12 years. I am about ready for the new floor boards and decided i wanted to make sure i wasnt going to have engine issues. I hooked up a battery and all i am getting is a...
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    88 Marlin resto project.

    Hey guys, first time on this website.... Im 20 years old and trying to tackle my first major project.... My parents bought the boat new. They put 130 hours on it then parked it cause the floor rotted.... Well 12 years later i am attemtping to restore this boat. Once i got the rotten floor out i...
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