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  1. Davetowz

    It's Time!

    21ft Thompson, strip to bare hull, Complete rebuild with a few modifications. Complete overhaul of all mechanicals and complete rewire. Pretty big project.
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    Prop questions

    Pull the prop off and inspect. as for a spare, same as you usually run is probably best.
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    Sx-a trim ram rebuild

    Small screwdriver and dental pick.
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    alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit repaint

    I shoot rustoleum gloss black with hardener. Looks pretty dang spiffy.
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    Tractor steering problem

    Sounds like it. Is there any play in bearings or steering linkage?
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    Easiest way to weigh a boat

    Unload the boat. Plenty of info here and on the u tubes on how to. weigh the trailer the reload and weigh. Subtract trailer weight and compare to oem spec.
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    I use oxy acetylene to heat to beat corrosion. BFH to beat it out with correct size punch, then look after disassembly to decide if need to ream oversize, use a bushing and new pin, or can old pin be cleaned up.
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    How smooth should hull be when tabbing in stringers

    The stringers don't have to be fair. The concern is more about a rough cut for mechanical bond. Whatever you bond then in with will eat the roughness. Then coving before glass will smooth what needs smoothed. Just make sure clean before each step, and if using epoxy, don;t forget amine blush...
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    Perfectly for 15 minutes then, surging, knocking, and jumping tac

    All diagnosis starts with splitting the systems. Look into the 12 step diagnostic procedure. The Gov spent a lot of tax money developing it. Figure out where the problem is then narrow down.
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    Cleaning aluminum gas tank

    If the tank is washed well with soaps, drying with a heating element is of no consequence,
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    Cleaning aluminum gas tank

    I wouldn't use E85 to light a fire.
  12. Davetowz

    It's Time!

    I started my latest project 4 yrs ago with a 1 yr timeline. Of course the covids did get in the way, Been back on it every day and hope to splash just in time to winterize . :)
  13. Davetowz

    Trim cylinder rebuild - stripped threads on fluid line connection

    I would suggest picking up a new one to get back on the water, then look at thread repair and spend time to get it done, no hurry, back on water already , then swap in the repaired cyl and see how it works. How we learn.
  14. Davetowz

    Boat won't plane, trim tabs might be stuck

    In short. Yes.
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    Gent's, I think I screwed up

    Wife was questioning the cussing from the shop as I worked on an over pour of thickened epoxy. She asked How can it be so hard to sand off the excess Any suggestions?
  16. Davetowz

    Trim cylinder rebuild - stripped threads on fluid line connection

    I would assume by the question being asked you might not be familiar with thread repair. A new cylinder would probably be best option.
  17. Davetowz

    Boat won't plane, trim tabs might be stuck

    I don't think trim will make the engine stall. Nosedive on holeshot, yes. I would think the not good sounding noise needs diagnosed first. Watch the tabs while someone runs with switch to see if they are working.
  18. Davetowz

    1991 Glastron 1900 floor.

    Looks Great! Lot of work to rebuild . Now go get it wet.
  19. Davetowz

    First boat restoration. 1984 Sea King / Smokercraft Canadian. Why is there Silicone between seams?

    Replace leaky rivets, then clean the inside of the hull well and apply Gluvit. Gluvit
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    Aluminum and fiber glass

    If you have the wood out, use it as a template while it is still in correct shape, Simple to cut new wood CDX is fine, do not use treated. Glass the new wood to have a long living floor. Why use ugly wood. Replacing it is a small effort at this point.
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