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Forum: Recovered Threads 10-08-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By mikeyk
There are many online resources for materials for...

There are many online resources for materials for your project, also there may be boatbuilders in your area who might be happy to sell you the materials you need and have advice. I personally buy...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-06-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 295
Posted By mikeyk
My hatch was waterlogged due to water intrusion...

My hatch was waterlogged due to water intrusion into the core. I took a circular saw and cut out the entire section, essentially ending up with what looked like a small door frame. I replaced this...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-13-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 136
Posted By mikeyk
Fiberglass Hawaii has been my go to source for...

Fiberglass Hawaii has been my go to source for both boatbuilding and surfboard making supplies. You can find them online https://www.fiberglasshawaii.com/. The sales staff have hands-on experience...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-11-2019, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 136
Posted By mikeyk
Re: non-skid

Over the years of restoring glass deck surfaces on my work boats, I have worked with a number of different materials to achieve a good non-skid gelcoat. Silica sand sprinkled on first tacky coat coat...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-18-2019, 01:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 171
Posted By mikeyk
Yes, please. I'd appreciate seeing the details of...

Yes, please. I'd appreciate seeing the details of the originals.
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-17-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 171
Posted By mikeyk
18 SF seat

This is the seat in my 74 18 SF. First of all, I understand that there was an "optional" seat available for this model but I don't know if this is it or an aftermarket product. Anyway, without...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-29-2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 120
Posted By mikeyk
You say you "checked the wires running from the...

You say you "checked the wires running from the power and they checked out." Did you use a meter or test light? You're obviously getting voltage but that does not mean there are adequate amps to...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-02-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 104
Posted By mikeyk
While my situation is almost the same as yours...

While my situation is almost the same as yours (my 3/4" thru transom drain still theoretically works), I am not satisfied at the time and effort it takes to empty the livewell. I have another boat -...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-23-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 999
Posted By mikeyk
I stand humbly corrected. I was using the F75 as...

I stand humbly corrected. I was using the F75 as a comparison. It appears that the F70 and it's weight difference between the F75 is better suited for lighter boats where 70 hp is the upper end spec...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-23-2019, 11:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 999
Posted By mikeyk
Bought my 18 that had a tired 96 115 Yamaha...

Bought my 18 that had a tired 96 115 Yamaha 2-stroke. Replaced it with a new 2018 Yamaha F90 4-stroke that I got on a can't pass up deal. Why? I'm on the West Coast where I do quite a bit of 2 kt...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-22-2019, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 122
Posted By mikeyk
While servicing my fuel sending unit I realized...

While servicing my fuel sending unit I realized that the hatch, while not spongy, had experienced water intrusion probably due to unrepaired screw holes by previous owner(s). The hatch weighed over...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-20-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 155
Posted By mikeyk
Yes. I'm not that tall and even with the stock...

Yes. I'm not that tall and even with the stock console height I found myself hunched over it. It should be easy to raise the whole assembly as there is adequate slack in the cables, hoses, and...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-17-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 155
Posted By mikeyk
While servicing my 75 18' CC fuel tank, I blocked...

While servicing my 75 18' CC fuel tank, I blocked the center console on 6"x6" cribbing blocks in order to get clearance to pop off the lid over the tank. What a difference the extra height of the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-25-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 181
Posted By mikeyk
Tank is not leaking and it's questionable to...

Tank is not leaking and it's questionable to justify the labor and expense of fabricating a new tank just as a precautionary measure. I have replaced leaking fuel tanks in other hulls and in all...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-21-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 181
Posted By mikeyk
So I unscrewed and tilted the CC off the coffin...

So I unscrewed and tilted the CC off the coffin cover over the fuel tank. Thankfully the last idiot (you'll find out why I call him that further in this reply) didn't 5200 down the cover, although he...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-19-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 181
Posted By mikeyk
Thanks for the information. Now that I have the...

Thanks for the information. Now that I have the inspection lid off I was considering running my LED cable lens that plugs into my Android device and locate the sending unit. If it's under the seat...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-18-2019, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 181
Posted By mikeyk
1974 18' CC fuel tank sending unit

I've searched posts but can't seem to find any information. I need to replace a faulty sending unit. Can it be accessed by de-caulking and removing the 6"x6" access plate under the front of the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-07-2018, 11:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,023
Posted By mikeyk
Tohatsu 90

I am currently running a 2013 Tohatsu 90 TLDI in my commercial skiff. It replaced a 2003 Nissan (aka Tohatsu) 70 TLDI which developed a top-end knock at around 3500 hrs. Both motors got worked hard...
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