Forum: Off Topic
10-20-2006, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 596
Re: Great fireworks at Yorktown
Ive done that locally great during th efireworks but a disaster when its over. Its like a parking lot with no lines. Boats in all directions, most people are sh**faced aswell. I always want to go...
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Forum: Off Topic
10-20-2006, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 596
Re: Great fireworks at Yorktown
Ive done that locally great during th efireworks but a disaster when its over. Its like a parking lot with no lines. Boats in all directions, most people are sh**faced aswell. I always want to go...
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Forum: Off Topic
10-09-2006, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 476
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Forum: Off Topic
10-09-2006, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 282
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Forum: Off Topic
10-09-2006, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 282
Re: Boat exploded (someone else's)
I was just at a local marina and they were pumping out 180 gallons of gas out of the bottom of a 32 footer. Marina owner said he's been seeing alot of this lately. tank was fiberglass.
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
10-01-2006, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 176
Nice 81 offshore
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/boa/214228005.html
Not bad is you got an engine. I see these all over in Jersey. Looks just like my Dads 24 Grady.
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Forum: Performance
10-01-2006, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 383
Re: A Motor's Pro's and Con's
Got a 1976 mercruiser 280 hp (350 ci) with TRS outdrive in my 1976 21 ft Sutphen Superpacer. This setup has has done me justice for the last 15 years. This was the original engine when I bought the...
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
09-30-2006, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 280
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
09-30-2006, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 756
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Forum: General
09-24-2006, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Re: Looking at 86 Cuddy
Hey just got back from checking out the 1989. Boat is hands down in better shape than the 86. On this boat the self bailing drains are in the corners and drain out the sides. Will be taking a sea...
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Forum: General
09-23-2006, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Re: Looking at 86 Cuddy
Good Point BrianCT12, i was actually just checkingout which years were self bailing. I didn't know that the floor was lifted that substantially. Got to think about that one. I might think self...
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Forum: General
09-23-2006, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Re: Looking at 86 Cuddy
I appreciate the replies. I am acutally going to check out another tomorrow that is the same engine setup, but three threes newer and used for family use only no hard fishing. Four months ago engine...
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Forum: General
09-23-2006, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
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Forum: General
09-23-2006, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Looking at 86 Cuddy
Looking for alittle direction. Looked at a 86 Cuddy with a (closed system ) merc 170, alpha I outdrive. Boat ran well, had a sea run, and no significant problems noted, but got a few concerns that...
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Forum: Repairs
09-12-2006, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 341
Type of core material
I'm replacing the core plywood on the cap of my CC. Which is best to use standard or exterior plywood? What about this balsa core? Has anyone any experience with this material, and whats the...
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
09-10-2006, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,427
Re: Craigslist V20 Center Console $3950
I'm with Hammer. If the whole floor is soft I would definitely be concerned about stringers. Could be a big project. If motor was newer maybe $3500, not with older outboard. I wouldn't go a dime of...
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
09-10-2006, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,427
Re: Craigslist V20 Center Console $3950
I'm with Hammer. If the whole floor is soft I would definitely be concerned about stringers. Could be a big project. If motor was newer maybe $3500, not with older outboard. I wouldn't go a dime of...
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Forum: Off Topic
09-01-2006, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 191
Views: 7,622
Re: 21 FT Project Boat Getting Close
Hey Skools Ive been working on my console and primed a small spot with Interlux 2000E. It didn't come out as smooth as I anticipated. I figure I should sand smooth than reapply. Is this standard? ...
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Forum: Off Topic
08-31-2006, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 602
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Forum: Repairs
08-15-2006, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 652
Re: Bondo
What type of paint do you once you epoxy over the bondo?
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Forum: Repairs
08-14-2006, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 652
Re: Bondo
I decided I am using bondo and coating with epoxy like skools mentioned. I used bondo on the skeg of my Sutphen and it lasted for years until I hit something. Started ripping the V20 appart and...
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Forum: Repairs
08-09-2006, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 652
Re: Bondo
Is it similar application wise? haven't played with it yet but am ramping up to start my overhaul.
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Forum: Repairs
08-09-2006, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 652
Bondo
Is it ok to use Bondo on the console of a boat? Will it last?
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Forum: Performance
07-23-2006, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 600
Re: OK I ADMIT IT.......
Phesters right, a 350 should run at 4200rpm if propped correctly. 3600 seems real low. Mine runs at 4200 and its over 25 years old.
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Forum: Repairs
07-15-2006, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 543
Re: Gas Tank Issues
I deal with testing gas station tanks on a daily basis. Pressure and vacuum testing are not fool proof. I've seen many pass a test and are leakers. In a boat don't take a chance, i would follow some...
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