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  1. briangcc

    Fuel capacity for 1990 sea nymph

    That's assuming that the tank hasn't been replaced in 34 years. Anything is possible after that length of time.
  2. briangcc

    Is There a Repair Kit for Corrosion on the Gymbal Housing?

    Any welder worth his/her salt can do that with their eyes closed. I wouldn't hesitate to track down a TIG welder to have them address it. They'll build it up with a bead or three then grind it back down to match the existing.
  3. briangcc

    One more old Boat Rescue

    Anything in that price range should be considered a complete rehab. I know, I've been looking for a 2nd boat for my kids to use when they get a few years older. 16'-18' Aluminum boat would be a good starting point if you're on a tight budget. A couple sheets of ACX/BCX plywood, sealed with old...
  4. briangcc

    Is There a Repair Kit for Corrosion on the Gymbal Housing?

    I had a timing chain cover that looked like that. Gave it to a certified welder and you would be very hard pressed to tell its repaired. Honestly, skip the epoxy band aid and go get it done right the first time.
  5. briangcc

    1970 Astro

    With all that extra wood trim on the transom and under the cleats, I would not be shocked if a total redo was in order. A manufacturer wants to get the boat out the door asap to maximize profit. All that wood trim on the motor, under the cleats, and tacked onto the transom defeats that purpose.
  6. briangcc

    Clear fuel filter for a 30 hp 10 % E gasoline engine. 10 micron filter preferred. Fitting size about 5/16" to 3/8" hose.

    https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/15041/10002/-1 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-55242 I'm sure there are others out there.
  7. briangcc

    One more old Boat Rescue

    Maybe just adjust the expectations of what you can accomplish with the selected platform. If you're after an easy to get into, stable platform, a toon is a viable option. Put a large bimini (or 2) on it and you're close to what you were after.
  8. briangcc

    1988 bayliner 125force repair

    Hat's off to ya wanting to tackle a project like this. As mentioned above, the motor is the least of your worries. ACX/BCX plywood can be used for the stringers and transom. I think the last sheet of BCX I bought was $50-60 for a 4x8x3/4". IF/When you get to interior details, check out Iboats...
  9. briangcc

    One more old Boat Rescue

    15'? That's alot of weight to be adding to that boat. Me...I'd be adding foam under the floors. Beside the flotation factor, it would make the floor more rigid.
  10. briangcc

    Lake Decatur - good for boating & fishing?

    I can boat in 2' of water with my 19' Chap. I do have to trim the drive up a bit. Anything shallower and I risk hitting stuff - either with the outdrive or the hull. At 4', as long as you're not doing really hard/deep hole shots I wouldn't see an issue. Going bigger though, you very well may...
  11. briangcc

    Pre engine pull, winterization

    I'm gonna hate myself....got a link Scott?
  12. briangcc

    The End

    Small aluminum tiller with an outboard? Practice casting into a Solo cup? Streams around me never really froze solid enough to venture out on. I think the St. Lawrence was open much of last year. I'd say take up snow shoeing but around here, there really wasn't much snow last season. Think I...
  13. briangcc

    Upgrade Outboard Motor

    I'd find out what your current motor weighs and then compare with your options for re-power. The new motor may cause the boat to sit lower in the water, depending on the difference. I know when I went from a 120 HP Force (2 stroke) to a 115 HP Honda (4 stroke) the difference was about 180lbs...
  14. briangcc

    Soda blasting...now what?

    For the outdrive, chemical. For the gelcoat, I'd use wet/dry sandpaper followed by some rubbing compound then wax....provided you don't sand through the gel down to the actual glass mat.
  15. briangcc

    Soda blasting...now what?

    IF that were mine, I would have pulled the assembly off the transom first, torn it down, then soda blasted it. Anything left on it, has grit in it from the soda and whatever was blasted loose. For removing the rest, I would generally use "Aircraft Stripper" available at auto parts stores. It's...
  16. briangcc

    A nice tip but it’s not about stern drive storage in the up position

    One of the last years owning my Four Winns, which had a SX drive, the drive would slowly drop from full up to full down. It'd take about 2-3 weeks sitting on a trailer to do it. I spoke with a marina about it and their advice was to leave it as is as it was a very minor issue at that point in...
  17. briangcc

    Best slip on shoes?

    My son is wearing slip-ons from Sketchers. Don't ask, he can tie his own shoes, just likes the slip-ons better. Wears a men's 10.5 and he's 12...yes, he can look me in the eye already.
  18. briangcc

    Black Friday trolling motor deals

    My work has a discount card for one of our regional tire chains (happens to be an installer for TireRack). Between that and a $50 rebate from Pirelli, it knocked about the cost of a tire off my bill. That was last week so there may still be a rebate from Pirelli tires on a set of 4. **Took a...
  19. briangcc

    Stringer rotten

    The way my live well is setup in my boat is that it has a drain in the bottom with a removable plug. It fills from an adjustable filler pipe (there's a valve to regulate the amount of flow) and there is an overflow should the tank get too full. IF yours is setup in a similar manner, I wouldn't...
  20. briangcc

    Black Friday trolling motor deals

    Google would be your friend if there had been any leaks for upcoming BF deals. Highly doubtful that a big ticket item like that would be on discount. Best bet is to hope for some gift cards to help you offset the cost :)
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