Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-01-2008, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 5
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Another Splaswell Bites the Dust! Thoughts?
Here we go guys..... took the blade to the glass and have to admit it felt good. Now I need a good plan for how to end up with the finished product I want. Going to keep the baitwell in place and...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-30-2006, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 75
Re: polyurethane teak
Good thread! something I was wondering as well. How do you prepare the old teak before coating it with the 2 part urethane to get the right color? Or is it built into the 2 part urethane (thus the...
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Forum: For Sale
05-30-2006, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 207
Re: T-top for Sale from 1977 23' Sea Craft
Still for sale. Have a couple interested parties but I think when I first listed it wasnt' hot enough yet to get people thinking about Ttops. Drop me a line or call me at 252-725-5941. Would love...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
04-09-2006, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 90
Re: Another tank floor job (photos) Battery Box ??
Thanks for the reply Cap. So if I understand all the photos I've seen in all my browsing... if I cut through that vertical support and remove it carefully and the rip out the battery box and then I...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
04-07-2006, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 90
Another tank floor job (photos) Battery Box ??s
Well I'm started up my first major project on this boat after just installing my trim tabs. I've pulled the tank which was corroded and had a dime sized hole on the starboard side that was being...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
04-06-2006, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 452
Re: plug lining
Just FYI for you guys.. I have a 77 23' with the plugs that run through the floor. They appear to have been replaced a long time ago with plastic ones and one on the starboard side is cracked. ...
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Forum: For Sale
04-05-2006, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 207
Re: T-top for Sale from 1977 23' Sea Craft
P.S. I am in Atlantic Beach, NC for those wondering where the top is located. I will also be willing to take additional pictures of the T-top as it is sitting in my front yard right now. First...
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Forum: For Sale
04-05-2006, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 207
T-top for Sale from 1977 23' Sea Craft
I am selling my T-top on my 1977 23' Sea Craft and it is built to perfectly fit the Sea Craft console. The canvas is in almost perfect condition. 4-rocket launchers and convenient grab handles are...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-21-2006, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 119
Re: Putting New T-Top / Console / Leaning Post on
There is an awful lot of room for error in those 3 things. All depends on how nice the T-top is, console, etc I would imagine. I know I was considering a second station at one time and just the...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-21-2006, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 117
Re: Plywood Tank Floor Fiberglass Layup?
warthog,
I appreciate your response. Where haveyou found is a good place online to get glass from? will be putting in an order today. Just need to decide what glass and how much I should get for...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-20-2006, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 117
Plywood Tank Floor Fiberglass Layup?
Ok I know this is a subject that has been run into the ground and I have read lots of posts on how to do the tank job but what I have had a hard time finding was the proper layup of glass on the...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-01-2006, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 102
Re: Cordless Dremel opinions???
Borrowed a dremel with a cord and ground out pits and cracks for about 2 hours today. I have a feeling the cordless one would have given out well before I was done. My back finally told me it was...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-28-2006, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 102
Cordless Dremel opinions???
What do you guys think of the cordless dremel tools? Hold up long enough to work well on boat repairs and fixing all these little cracks? My boat is a good distance from any power and hate running...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-26-2006, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 131
Re: Repairing floor cracks, holes, small craters,
Thanks Dcobbett,
I have found a lot of info on how to repair holes... didn't come across yoru threat though. Played with some different searches and dont' know how i missed that one. Thanks for...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-25-2006, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 197
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-25-2006, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 131
Re: Repairing floor cracks, holes, small craters,
OK.. here are some of the photos from the interior of the boat. You can tell where previous owners had tried to seal some of the holes with some type of epoxy, marine-tex, resin or something. ...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-25-2006, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 131
Repairing floor cracks, holes, small craters, etc.
OK guys... I'm sure I'll get lots of different opinions on how to take on this next project. There are a couple issues that will limit the things I can do to fix these items. Want to know what you...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-25-2006, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 197
Re: Trim Tabs on a 23' SF with 250 hp Suzie?
Sounds good. Are the supplied hydraulic hoses adequate to run from the console to the tabs? This is exactly what I was considering to keep the pump from the moist/salty or sometimes wet environment...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-25-2006, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 197
Trim Tabs on a 23' SF with 250 hp Suzie?
Saw a deal on M-120's on THT and those are the tabs I've been considering. Guess I'm just looking for some affirmation. My boat is all original which means tough access to the important areas for...
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Forum: General
07-08-2005, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 346
Re: Engine Trouble... anyone got any ideas??
Wish it was that simple since it had the same exact problem when running on a portable tank I know this particular problem is not due to the vent. But it would be very likely if these problems went...
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Forum: General
07-07-2005, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 346
Re: Engine Trouble... anyone got any ideas??
OK..another update. Just switched CDM from the number 1 cylinder that was so weak and had no change when pulling the wire and swapped it with the CDM from the number 3 cylinder just below it. The...
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Forum: General
07-07-2005, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 346
Re: Engine Trouble... anyone got any ideas??
OK... Have a little more information. All cylinder are sparking although some appear to be sparking "weakly" and not near as strong as the others. All of this is at idle on the hose. I put a...
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Forum: General
07-07-2005, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 346
Re: Engine Trouble... anyone got any ideas??
What exactly are the CD boxes? and What is the best way to rule out the CD boxes and trouble shoot those? I don't yet have my manual for working on this engine to take me through the trouble shooting...
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Forum: General
07-07-2005, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 346
Re: Engine Trouble... anyone got any ideas??
CD boxes? Go by another name? not that familiar with Mercs or outboards in general but I'm sure learning a lot day to day. The shaking of the boat making the engine die is what's really bothering...
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Forum: General
07-07-2005, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 346
Re: Engine Trouble... anyone got any ideas??
OK.. here is my update. Soaked carbs for a couple hours in GUNK carb dip with all the plastic removed. Went and bought the rebuild kits and reassembled them after cleaning. They were a little...
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