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    VP 275 Transom Seal

    I'm in need of a new transom seal for my outdrive. The genuine VP seal is roughly $75. Does anyone know of any "cheaper" aftermarket replacements? Sierra Marine, etc?
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    Volvo 275 Gimbal Clearance

    Not sure whether I should put this here or not... Mods move if necessary. Last weekend I got my shiny (and dry) new transom installed. I'm running a AQ131-D with the 275 leg. When I popped the gimbal off pre-transom fix, I had a width of 2" from inside of the transom to outside of the...
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    Transom Complete!!

    After 2 1/2 days, 3 1/2 gallons of resin, 10 yards of biax, and a few bad words my new un-rotten, fresh and clean transom is in! I'll post some pics when I get a chance to take them (probably tomorrow), but I just wanted to extend a few kind words to all of you that have proved to be an...
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    Resin safety question

    Perhaps this has been addressed in this forum before and if it has, pardon the repeat. I'm planning on glassing in my new transom tomorrow and stopped by Lowes to pick up a few things (nitril gloves, new respirator, stir sticks, etc). I'm going poly and have read it is pretty nasty stuff...
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    Done grinding on my Raven

    As promised here's some pics of my restore. I just got done grinding last night and finished cleaning up my mess today (plan on glassing this weekend). I've included a before pic (when I just got the floor up), and the after pics. While grinding out one of the center stringers I slipped...
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    Duraglass as peanut butter?

    My resin just arrived from US Composites today, and I'm hoping on getting my new transom installed by this weekend. Once that's done, I've got to rebuild a box around the motor compartment, 4 bulkheads, and 2 main stringers. Since I'd like to conserve on my resin to laminate the stringers...
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    Wood for stringers?

    Out of 4 stringers, the two center stringers need replaced. Starting fore of the motor box, the stringers are 1"x10 1/2"x12' then they narrow down as they reach the keel. The factory used pine boards and shaved them down as necessary, but I'm having problems finding 1x12's. Should I just grab...
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    How hot is too hot?

    So I'm in the middle of my restore.. Almost ready to start glassing, but I need to grind out a few more things. I've made some wicked progress in the past week, but today temperatures are in the mid-80's here in NE Ohio. I worked for a little bit this morning, but just can't take 85 degree...
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    Paint Prep Question

    While I'm in the middle of a floor/stringer/transom rebuild, my wifey has decided she wants to repaint the top half of the boat. I've directed her to iBoats, and she's found a TON of information about the 'ol roll and tip. One question - what is a good solvent to remove wax and debris from...
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    1989 Raven 195cc Restore - UPDATES

    Hello again iBoaters... It's been almost a month since I've been online discussing my project, and I'm happy to report it's moving along nicely. I'm making it my mission to get everything ready to float by July 4th. I bought the boat last August (you can search some of my previous posts and...
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    Volvo Shaft Removal

    Maybe a stupid question, but hopefully Don S. can provide me with an answer... I'm in the middle of a transom/floor rebuild. I pulled out my Volvo AQ131D last night and want to attach it to an engine stand and roll it in my garage until the restore is done. I popped off the bell housing...
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    Dilemma - 1989 Raven

    Hello iBoaters! Spring has sprung here in Ohio, and now I've got the chance to pick up where the weather stopped me last fall. Last year I picked up an '89 Raven 195c (cuddy) from Craigslist. I paid about $2,000 for it, and when I got it home it didn't run. Long story short - I adjusted the...
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    My Winter Project - '89 Raven 195cc

    Hello Restoration Forum! I'm not new to iBoats, but am new to this particular forum (I've spent the past few months over at the I/O section due to mechanical problems).. I've begun a project, and figured I'd chart my experiences here in the restoration forums. Back in August, I picked up a...
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    Volvo 275 Bellows Installation

    Hey all, First I'd like to thank Don S. and everyone that has responded to my previous posts on my Volvo. I picked up a Raven cabin cruiser off craigslist about a month ago and the previous owner - big surprise - didn't take very good care of her. I replaced the starter and gapped the points...
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    Trailer Light Problems - Please Help

    This is a real head scratcher to me... All the lights work good on the trailer (turn, stop, and parking). One very weird problem tho - whenever the parking lights are on and the breaks are depressed, it kills power to ALL the lights on the trailer. As soon as the break pedal is released, all...
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    Volvo AQ275 to AQ270 Question

    Here's one for you... I'm working on rebuilding a Volvo AQ-275 leg that attaches to a Volvo AQ131D motor. Thru the miracle of Ebay, I've been able to find a 270 leg that looks to be in relatively decent shape for $1.00. Yep, a buck. It's one of those "local pickup only" deals, and it happens...
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    Volvo 275A Questions

    I've got a Volvo AQ131d with the 275A sterndrive. Just picked this boat up a few weeks ago, and have had to do some work to the motor. Got the engine running good, but have discovered a few problems with the leg: 1. U-Joint Bellows Cracked. 2. Milky sterndrive oil (just changed the oil...
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    AQ131D Starting Issue - Part II

    First, thanks to everyone that posted replies to my starter issue post yesterday. I'm new to this site and have already found it an invaluable resource for all things boats. My starter issue was what every marina I took it to said it wasn't - the starter. I was able to find a new one, dumped...
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    Volvo Aq131d Starting Issue - Please Help!!!

    I've got a recently purchased 1988 Raven Cabin Cruiser with the Volvo aq131d engine and VP 275 outdrive.. When I go to start the motor the starter engages and runs, but it won't turn the flywheel. I've torn apart the starter, checked the solenoid, lubed the Bendix. It appears the Bendix is...
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