Forum: General
04-21-2008, 12:59 PM
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Thank you Bigshrimpin...........
for your recommendation on the aluminum transom wedges. I think i can say my transom replacement is officially complete. Bought longer top mounting bolts and put the brackets on. They work...
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Forum: General
04-11-2008, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 433
Bilge pumps...........bigger is better?
I've got a Rule 1500 that's making some noise - don't know why, it looks like it has never been used. Is that the same size most of you have? I might as well replace the float switch also. Stick...
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Forum: Repairs
04-09-2008, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 816
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
04-02-2008, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 371
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Forum: General
04-02-2008, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 961
OK, I'm disgusted...........LUMBER!!!!
I'm looking at this pic of your two batteries and all I see is a huge, ugly, disgusting piece of blue painters tape on the inside corner of your plexiglass door!!. I'm emabarassed. How did you let...
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Forum: Repairs
04-02-2008, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
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Forum: Repairs
04-01-2008, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
Gentlemen, the motor is back on. My wife and I...
Gentlemen, the motor is back on. My wife and I used a engine hoist and a little muscle to get it lined up and mounted. I found my transom cap is so thick that the motor doesn't seat flush against...
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Forum: Repairs
04-01-2008, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,613
I wouldn't chance it - and I wouldn't chance...
I wouldn't chance it - and I wouldn't chance Secast bonding to wood either. If you're going to leave wood in the transom (which I don't recommend), soak it well with resin and make your pour when...
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Forum: Repairs
03-28-2008, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,613
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Forum: Repairs
03-28-2008, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,613
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Forum: Repairs
03-27-2008, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
Yep, when I first saw it I was (and still am)...
Yep, when I first saw it I was (and still am) wodering they cut the vertical flange and not the horizontal flange. Makes no sense to me. I would have cut notches out of the top, bent the piece, and...
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Forum: Repairs
03-27-2008, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,613
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Forum: Repairs
03-26-2008, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,613
On the raising the transom question, I would...
On the raising the transom question, I would definately not let the fill material stand alone. I would form the inner and outter skins first in the raised area and pour the whole thing at once. The...
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Forum: Repairs
03-26-2008, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,613
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Forum: Repairs
03-25-2008, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
Well guys, I guess I need to finish this thing...
Well guys, I guess I need to finish this thing up. As of 5:30 on Tuesday after Easter I haven't got the motor mounted back on yet. That is scheduled for this Saturday morning. Holidays with family...
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Forum: General
03-06-2008, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,184
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Forum: Repairs
03-04-2008, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
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Forum: Repairs
03-04-2008, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
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Forum: Repairs
03-04-2008, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
I was hoping to not have to paint and do any...
I was hoping to not have to paint and do any finish work. I don't want it to look like a patch job. But I may consider that. I know the cap won't do anything but provide looks. As fas as screwing...
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Forum: Repairs
03-03-2008, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
Here we go with more pics.
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Here we go with more pics.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/BRbanana/Transom%202/P1010280.jpg
Here she is all taped up. Important note, don't use cheap painters tape. It doesn't work...
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Forum: Repairs
03-03-2008, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
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Forum: Repairs
03-03-2008, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
I think the Arjay 6011 and Nidacore pourable...
I think the Arjay 6011 and Nidacore pourable transom compound are exactly the same thing. Both are ceramic spheres in poly resin. The cured samples look exactly the same. The Arjay was from...
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Forum: Repairs
03-03-2008, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
OK, transom is poured. Pics to follow. Total...
OK, transom is poured. Pics to follow. Total time to prepare transom - approx 5-6 hours. The worse the wood is the easier it comes out. Coated the inside with two coat of poly resin and poured...
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Forum: General
02-29-2008, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 273
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Forum: Repairs
02-27-2008, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,167
Lumber,
My lower drain is the brass screw in...
Lumber,
My lower drain is the brass screw in type (pipe threads). There isn't a brass thru-hull tube there. The tubes I bought were for my splash well drains up top. I'm sure its the same set...
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