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    97 Maxum replacing old transduce with new one through transom hull cored need help

    Hi guys so the 1/2 foot below water line hole is about 1inch wide and 1 1/2 deep with at least 1/2 inch wood core in the middle and fiberglass 1/2 inch inner outer layers. the original hole was 3/4 and don't know what was used to plug it since I didn't do it. Had to enlarge because the Laurence...
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    97 Maxum trying to educate myself in repairing fiberglass fings

    I wanted to know what I need to repair gelcoat dings that show the fiberglass fibers. They are not too deep and 1-2inches wide. Do I need the Fiberglass Boat Repair Kit West System 105-K I wanted to get coloring pigments to mix it with a gelcoat paste Wil this end up shinny or dull after...
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    97 MAXUM 5.7L 350MAG RWC want to use in Saltwater

    On the above mentioned model I want to know if I can install a flush kit and, or a seawater trap/filter if such a thing exists, it has been used only in fresh water lakes, and I do want to fish offshore. I am looking at the Perko valves and want to know why would one add the flush system, where...
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    Want to replace the prop on a alpha one 5.7 mercruiser

    The 4 blade RH aluminum one that's in there bent to hell for lowering the drive in the sand so I need to replace, it has a 14.5X18P prop in there now on a 15 spline hub. What can I replace it with? Can I use a different number combo like 14X19 or 18 or 17 if I get the Alpha One Hub kit? Thanks
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    5.7 alpha one mercruiser power steering leaking under V8

    My 97 Bayliner sporting a 5.7 V8 with Alpha One drive is leaking all the power steering under the V8 block. The PS drive is behind the engine also the cooler is there also. I do have a feeling that it is leaking from the rack and pinion unit not the hoses. Any info on rebuilding and or rebuild...
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    97 Bayliner Maxum trying to locate the paint code or a way to get touch up

    I am trying to get something similar to the original 2 tone so I can mix with gel past in order to repair some dings on the boat. I uploaded 2 pictures that show the 2 colors. I Called up Bayliner and got the bottom color as 1717997 Dream White and the Blue as 1720004 Mica Mist but I called...
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    Drums to Discs on single axle 97 Maxum

    Have a 97 Maxum boat and trailer with drum brakes. I recently started fixing up the rust spots on it and discovered that the master cyl for the old setup is full of crud and empty of any brake fluid. So I bought a new Demco 8605001 Brake Actuator on Amazon. I am now contemplating changing the...
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    '97 Maxum Bayliner boat and 2 wheel trailer painting help required

    Like I said I am trying to get the trailer in better shape. It's a metal trailer and has some rust showing. I want to get rid of the rust as much as possible and recoat, primer and top coat. Want to roll it on. I thought about galvanizing compound but read it can be done on bare metal and not a...
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    97 Maxum Mercruiser Alpha 5.7 replacing the trim/tilt control with Seastar CH1752P

    Hi guys I finally got down to replacing the old 3000 Classic remote control with a new and improved CH1752P from Seastar. The wiring on the 3000 classic included he yellow/red wire, the 2 purple wire for off/run function and there are 4 more wires that go to the trim/trailer buttons. There is a...
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    Single axle trailer step pad replacement

    Hi guys I am trying to find the best approach to redoing the steps on either side of the fenders. It had plywood and carpet before. I am including pictures. I want to put either some StarBoard and Diamond Plate over or whatever you guys recommend. I am getting to 32"x10 3/4 x 15" aluminum...
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    97 Merc Maxum 2050NL I/O Trim/Tilt remote Box replacement

    Hi everyone, as the title sais I want to replace the Quicksilver 3000 Classic control box with a newer and better box. I was looking into the Teleflex Osprey Control Box Kit Number CH1700-202010 but it has tilt only. the ch1752P is the one with tilt/trim and cut off switch that I might need but...
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