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  1. JJB

    Between the transom and its skin !

    I wanted to know if you can use 1708 biaxial with mat to put on the skin between new transom ? I wanted to beef up it a little . Which way would you face the mat side of the 1708 when installed like this ? out or in to the wood side ? I am using epoxy ! Thanks JJB
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    when to add second layer with epoxy ?

    I am ready to install my transom if it dont rain all weekend . My first question is about when I install my 2 layers of fiberglass 1 1/2 oz mat between the outside skin and new wood .Can I install both layers of mat at the same time or do I need to let the first layer of mat gel off then...
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    three section transom question ?

    I have a 20" bayliner trophy that I am replacing the transom . during the rip out I found It has a three section transom , the plywood was made in three different section to get the curve of the transom . I Have heard that a single transom are the strongest . Is this why my boat is only rated...
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    Removing gel coat for epoxy

    Well I am near ready to install my new transom and need some input on gel coat sanding . I wanted to know how much of it do I need to remove to get a good bond ? also is it unuasual for a transom to be built in three sections ? 2 sides and a middle section , the sides are one 3/4 ply and middle...
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    gel coat over epoxy ?

    I wanted to know if you can gel coat over epoxy or do you need to use epoxy paint ? thanks JJB
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    Epoxy and fiberglass input

    I am finally got up the nerve to get into my rotted transom on my 20' bayliner trophy after lots of advice from this site and a $5000 + estimate from a pro. I have found a epoxy called progressive epoxy out of NH . it's about 1/2 the price of west system and has claim's that a lot of boat...
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    Best sander to Buy ?

    What is the best type of sander to buy for using on fiberglass ?
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    Transom Trim !

    I am rebuilding my transom and wanted to know where i can buy the trim that goes around the finished transom cap . I dont know what its called or where to buy it . the old trim was plastic ! Thanks JJB
  9. JJB

    Best way to remove 3 M 5200

    I need to remove a outboard engine that has a plate on the transom , It was bedded in 3m 5200 . What would be the best way to do this ? Thank's for the input !
  10. JJB

    Sierra or OMC carb rebuilding KIts ?

    I have a question about Sierra vrs OMC carb rebuilding Kits . I have notice that OMC uses Brass needle and seats in there carb kits . Which I seem to have better luck with .Does Sierra use teflon or brass needles In there carb Kits ? its for a 2000 175 Johnson Thanks JJB
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    2000 175 Johnson charging system

    Can you use deep cycle batterys on a Johnson 175 outboard
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    Break in oil ?

    I am Breaking - in a rebuilt 2000 175 Johnson and have always used Double oil in the past breaking - in motors . I was reading in one of my Johnson repair book's , It stated that if you have oil injected ob just run normal for duration of break in period and not to exceed 3500 rpms . anyone...
  13. JJB

    1999 21" Robalo center console Gas tank Repair

    I am looking at a 21' Robalo that need's a new gas tank . Is this a hard job on this boat ? Any input on this boat be a great help !
  14. JJB

    Lower seal in a 175 Johnson

    I notice oil comming from my 175 Johnson ob . The oil seems to be coming from the lower motor seal at the top of drive shaft . The motor was just rebuilt run's good and I am sure that's it's not good to run it with the lower oil seal leaking . How big of a job is this on a 2000 175 carb...
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    using a gel cell type battery or deep cell with a 2000 175 johnson ?

    using a gel cell type battery or deep cell with a 2000 175 johnson ? Can you use sealed type or deep cell type battery with a 2000 175 johnson OB ?ON my force engine you could not use them ! Thanks JJB
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    Materials to use for transom rebuild , plywood vrs composit for

    I am looking to find out what is the best material to use to rebuild my transom . Are composit material as heavy as plywood ? I know that composit material won't rot and wanted to use it . What are the names of sheet composit used for this ? Does epoxy resin work well with composit material ...
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    What to do about break in ?

    I Have a fresh rebuilt 175 Johnson and wont be able to use it for a few months . I found water in my transom and will be working on the boat for a while . I now have the engine on a stand . Would it hurt it to idle for 5 mins every few days to keep things moving until I can get it broken in ...
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    Replacing a transom from outside ?

    Replacing a transom from outside ? Can you rebuild a transom from the outside ?
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    Do Johnson ob have trailer bracket ?

    Do I need to use a trailer bracket when towing my johnson ? my force had a bar you put in it ! Thanks JJB
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    Johnson evinrude oil ?

    This is my first OMC OB a 2000 175 Johnson and it's a fresh rebuilt . I wanted to know if I can use merc . or other brands of good OB oil beside evinrude oil ? Thanks JJB
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