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  1. eggs712

    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    The 6 inch chainsaw worked great for eating wood fast; it only took about five hours of work. It couldn't reach the far corners, so I ordered a 12" auger bit to finish the last little bit; I'll also weld a long handle onto a cheap wood chisel for any scraping. I can now see that the motor...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    To preserve the odd cut out shapes of the keyhole, I placed packing tape over the contour and glassed over that plus about a couple of inches down the vertical edge. This will serve as a clampable mold for pouring the Arjay 6011 when it arrives. The masking tape was only to prevent drips.
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    Welds

    My guess would be that the hull needs to flex more in that spot.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    The very bottom of the keyhole is wet with rot beginning. This is an area I previously couldn't reach when drilling test holes checking for rot. I plan on doing a partial replacement with pourable transom compound. I ordered one of those cheap 6 inch miniature chainsaws that'll work with makita...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    There's new paint on all the outdrive parts, and the alternator housing is out. With the motor free, I can finally clean this nasty bilge bottom.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I finally took some time off work to hit it hard on this boat again. The outdrive is off so I can repaint and thoroughly service it. Lots of frozen parts/bolts, but I've been able to take my time and haven't broken anything yet. I'll also change the PDS bearings and paint the transom shield...
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    1985 AQ 260a Hose ID

    Thank you. I also found a couple blowups showing 814473 instead, which is a plug with a hole in it. I'm curious: if this is correct, why the change?
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    Question on cap removal

    Good call. Properly encapsulated wood will last decades.
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    1985 AQ 260a Hose ID

    I've been trying to find these replacement hoses before performing a PDS bearing and other lower unit (280) service, but cannot find them on any diagrams. Does anyone know what they are called or even a part number?
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Tee nuts are another option for a hidden fastener.
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    anchor line

    I've had great luck with my chinesium braided nylon ropes. It all looks like new after 10+ years use, so I don't hesitate to buy more.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    It's scary being under the load, but it all went okay thankfully.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Last but not least, I purchased a Garmin Kraken 90 inch shaft trolling motor. After having spot lock for a few years on my little boats, I've grown completely spoiled and have to have it on this boat as well. The fit was tight, and I had to make the bow rail swing open as others on the...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    In better news, I've completed the finish trim work in the cabin, and starting to organize and clean for installing the upholstery. I'll have to get a video when it's installed and tidy to show it all. These first few pics show the PVC board I used for some complex curves. I used a contour...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    While I was at it, I'd planned to fair and re-gelcoat some beaching damage by the bow. However, with the trailer out, I found much more expansive damage. There was/is stress-cracking and evidence of running aground throughout most of the hull, which was covered by bottom paint. It's not deep...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I can't believe how long it's been since I updated this thing. Work never stopped on the boat, just went slower than I'd like due to lots of overtime at work. I'll try to recap in order based on old pics in my phone: I re-covered the cooler seat: I then focused on slightly modifying and...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Those welds will hold just fine from what I see. Most aluminum welds crack from the crater being underfilled and/or work hardening from repeated stress.
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    Time to dive back in - transom and deck replacement

    I would look up the technical data sheets for the honeycomb panels versus other materials. Honeycomb panels tend to be good in compression, but poor in other specs. It may still work, but could require other alterations to achieve the same strength as original.
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    Replacing bow seat foam

    A 24 TPI hack saw blade works well if you don't want to buy a new tool.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Ouch, it's always something eh. Still no lake to test this boat on, so I may slow down soon.
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