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    R/V Port Yankee construction

    Second half of August: Floppy hull assembled, removed from temp frames, and forced into alignment. Yes, 2x4 is crooked, but my real reference is the string. Second image has some of permanent rubrail already added.
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    R/V Port Yankee construction

    One thing I learned so far is that stitch-and-glue gets uncomfortable at this hull size. Worked well enough for a 15' Tango, but three plywood sheets end-to-end get unwieldy and flop once in place. Had to add temporary rubrails to control tincanning during initial assembly. Traditional planking...
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    R/V Port Yankee construction

    24', semi-planing, stitch-and-glue structure. Plans call for 30-90 hp outboard, but 90 seems to give very little extra for a whole lot more money, and 30 would probably struggle. For interior, I am planning one RV-sized bunk and room for a sleeping bag under the helm.
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    R/V Port Yankee construction

    That was my other issue with cabin boats on the market - they all seem to have a commode under the v-berth, which means the bunk will get peed on eventually. I think I found enough space for a separate throne room (no proper head, just a pee bottle), and if the pop-up roof idea works, I might...
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    R/V Port Yankee construction

    By popular demand: My current BlueWave has served me well, but it’s getting uncomfortable: too much where I don’t need it, not enough where I do. I don’t need 35 knots, especially around South Texas bays, but I do want an overnight angler. And herein lies the problem: nothing reasonably...
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    What's the word on the street about current Mercury models?

    There isn't one, but if there is interest, sure, I'll get it going. Here it is: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/r-v-port-yankee-construction.782242/
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    What's the word on the street about current Mercury models?

    Every 5 years, at my current use level. :) Thank you, that helps.
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    What's the word on the street about current Mercury models?

    What's "google?" :LOL: Seriously, I am really interested in real user opinion, not dead internet AI slop; that's why I'm asking here. :)
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    What's the word on the street about current Mercury models?

    I am considering a new 60hp to power a build in progress, and trying to assess reputation, ease/cost of maintenance, general reliability, and anything else that I might need to know before plunking down a wad of cash. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    Successful Deletion of VST, Primer, & Fuel Pump

    The thingie with the red lever, top right. Aftermarket ones tend to have the wrong inlets. Yep, I used a kit for the pump replacement - not sure which manufacturer. I wasn’t happy with the bracket bolting to the vapor tank support, so I made a different one that bolts directly to the block...
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    Successful Deletion of VST, Primer, & Fuel Pump

    Love the idea. I’ve had both fuel pump and solenoid failures on a 2005 J115PLSOR. The solenoid was replaced with OEM (luckily, still available, but pricey), while the pump was replaced with a premix retrofit kit. That, in turn, got a 3D-printed mounting bracket because the supplied bracket...
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    2003 Johnson 115 – Vacuum/Bypass Hose Diagram & Check Valve Elbow (P/N 0437784) Question

    Any luck so far? Had the same problem with 2005; if you still need it, I can look for the diagram.
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    J115PLSOR cylinder bank temp difference

    Yep. Replacing the head O-rings, thermostats, thermostat seals, springs, and properly resealing the cylinder heads appears to have resolved the temperature asymmetry (tested on water), oil loogies, hard starting, and excessive smoke. Which, unfortunately, does not speak particularly well of the...
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    J115PLSOR cylinder bank temp difference

    No kidding.
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    J115PLSOR cylinder bank temp difference

    Here come ugly pics
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    J115PLSOR cylinder bank temp difference

    Post-mortem (sort of) of the incident The replacement powerhead was purchased in August 2023 from a certain marine supplier in Colorado (which shall remain unnamed for now, although I hope they recognize themselves and do the right thing). The remanufacturing - using the term rather broadly -...
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    J115PLSOR cylinder bank temp difference

    Too late for a warranty claim, but I do not think bearings are involved. If it fails, it fails. I am repowering... and re-hulling if that happens.
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    J115PLSOR cylinder bank temp difference

    I hope you're right, but this is not what you expect from a rebuilt powerhead. :(
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    J115PLSOR cylinder bank temp difference

    Yep. That's the part they apparently never read. Never replaced thermostat seals, it looks like, either.
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    J115PLSOR cylinder bank temp difference

    Silicone was mostly stuck to the heads. O-rings - no idea, but since the rebuilders put silicone where manual tells them not to - I wouldn't be surprised. I'll have to see what happens with new O-rings, thermostat seal, and thermostats/springs. I am more concerned about mayo in the cylinder...
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