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IslandExplorer replied to the thread Is it only a matter of time for leaks?.

Supersports are great boats. Simple and sweet. A decent 70's hull could maybe be a slight advantage not having any pour in foam to water...

Aug 15, 2025
IslandExplorer reacted to airshot's post in the thread Is it only a matter of time for leaks? with Like.

5K in my area would buy me a 2 or 3 old Star craft tinnies with good motors and trailers. 5 K for one....that would already been...

Aug 15, 2025
IslandExplorer reacted to MNhunter1's post in the thread Is it only a matter of time for leaks? with Like.

I personally would not look at a boat from the 70's/80's without expecting a transom and deck replacement. I've ripped up too many...

Aug 15, 2025
IslandExplorer reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Is it only a matter of time for leaks? with Like.

If the pour in foam is OPEN CELL type ? Could have hundred of pounds of water in the foam. Careful checking of all the below waterline...

Aug 15, 2025
IslandExplorer reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread Is it only a matter of time for leaks? with Like.

Mine had a pretty good 40 year life still needed a bunch of work but I did it and know it should be (mostly) ok. Unless you jump up to...

Aug 15, 2025
IslandExplorer reacted to BWR1953's post in the thread Is it only a matter of time for leaks? with Like.

Or months... maybe more? :ROFLMAO:

Aug 15, 2025
IslandExplorer reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Is it only a matter of time for leaks? with Like.

I personally consider any boat under $10k a project until proven otherwise Most leaks are simply rivets needing rebuking. Floor and...

Aug 15, 2025
IslandExplorer replied to the thread Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons.

These are some snapshots of a Chief 25 moving at speed. Looks like this part of the hull stays submerged at higher speeds but hard to be...

Aug 12, 2025
IslandExplorer replied to the thread 1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration.

Aug 12, 2025
IslandExplorer replied to the thread 1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration.

Cut a lil slab of leftover teak, made some gaskets and a big plastic washer, and got the raw water intake installed last night finally...

Aug 12, 2025
IslandExplorer replied to the thread Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons.

Aug 12, 2025
IslandExplorer replied to the thread Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons.

Got the raw water intake mostly installed, still waiting on the SS ball valve and a few things. Hoping this location works out. Looking...

Aug 12, 2025
IslandExplorer reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons with Like.

There are special shape SLEEVED washers that have molded flat washer on 1 end. A little trimming of the washer shape surfaces to be...

Aug 11, 2025
IslandExplorer replied to the thread Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons.

Hopefully the strainer isn't big enough to be too much of a problem, I'll post up some pics of the setup once the parts arrive later today.

Aug 11, 2025
IslandExplorer reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons with Like.

Your are the cooling designer. Galvanic corrosion and isolation is your speciality. (y)

Aug 11, 2025

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