Okay so read this in its entirety before jumping on the reply. I have a question about water displacement or the lack thereof our subject is an 18 ft runabout that has a motor on the back that's a little too heavy and it sits too low in the back but at the same time it's too high in the front...
Okay here's the scenario new boat to me 1978 18 ft fiberform with a 115 I can't find my original post but I dropped it in the water yesterday for the first time and it sits dangerously low in the back end where water is at the top of the transom and I immediately thought the four stroke is too...
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So I drilled It 2 inch test hole towards the back and there is no foam and it is bone dry and full of cobwebs and I found the placard and it says it's rated for Max motor 175 1 and 1500 lb occupancy.
So why the heck is a 300 lb four-stroke waiting it down so far I don't understand...
Well I'm pretty sure that I got bit which really just discussed me considering that I'm about mechanic I just bought a 1978 fiber form that is in absolutely beautiful condition the floor is perfectly solid they upgraded to a four stroke but it's only a 1:15 for this 20 ft boat that should be...
I've been trying to find a compression spec for this and I've read online everything from 90 lb up to 150 I'm trying to find out what Yamaha says is the range
I am looking for help on how best to do fiberglass repairs. I have a Bayliner Trophy. My fiberglass has holes drilled I'd like to fill and some good chips. I wasn't sure if best to fill with straight fiberglass or mix up some peanut butter. Or use a epoxy filler? But my biggest question is how...
Trying to help a retired veteran get fishing. Old Honda B75 7.5
Here's what I know. No spark, it's non cdi
So that leaves the
- ignition coil
- pulser coil
- points and condenser
- charge coil
- oil pressure sensor
- no rectifier. Not sure if it's missing or just didn't come with one 🤷
It's...
Thanks I ordered this up in dark gray. Should I roll it on with a smooth paint roller or should I use something that would give it more texture or does it even matter? Also my biggest question what do I need to do to prep the surface do I just wash it really good or do I need to wipe it down...
