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  1. tpenfield

    1993 Baja 24 outlaw stringer question

    I would use an exterior grade plywood (what ever you can get) and double/triple them up to get the thickness needed for the stringers. You'll probably make it better than it ever was. Post some pictures when you can, it will help with responses.
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    Long shaft for dinghy

    I've had to run my dinghy with a long shaft motor while the short shaft motor was under the wrench. Not ideal, and it tends to be less efficient because the propeller was too far under the water. Transom load was not a huge concern, more so - I did not win a single race with the long shaft. :LOL:
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    Merc 3.0 Sterndrive Winterizing Question

    A few things to keep in mind about the winterization. Alcohol-based AF is not recommended for engines vs. PG-based AF. I have used both on my engines, but prefer to stay on the recommended course. The temperature rating of the anti-freeze is not a freeze point, but rather a burst rating. The...
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    1995 Chaparral 2550 SX Refit and Restoration

    Nothing like flat water. Me want some :D
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    Pa escaped prisoner

    I heard about it, but maybe all the news media is focused on hurricane Lee . . . :unsure:
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Quick Update . . . I have not used my car in about a week or so. Yesterday, I got in, started it, it complained about the battery. So, maybe like the boat engine, it is very sensitive to voltage issues which lets the gremlins out of the cage. Next stop . . . a new battery. :unsure:
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    Doing lack of maintenance repair on Ariens 1128 snowblower.

    The Ariens should be pretty straight forward on replacing the axle bearings. I re-built an 824 Ariens a few years back. It was pretty easy to split open. Sold it for some good money. I also have a Toro 1128 OXE PowerMax in the garage awaiting my attention. It has a new 404cc engine waiting...
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    PSA on Winterization Antifreeze

    Yes, the Florida folks are pretty much exempt from winterization. The Texas folks . . . not so much . . . at least recently 😆
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    PSA on Winterization Antifreeze

    Yes, most folks do not understand the path which the water/anti-freeze flows through their engine. So, they mistake seeing the anti-freeze come out from the outdrive as having thoroughly saturated the engine. Then there is the whole freeze point vs. burst rating aspect. Lots of folks see the...
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    PSA on Winterization Antifreeze

    I went to 'full closed cooling' systems on my I/O (sterndrive) boats about 11 years ago, and have never looked back. I just make sure the engine coolant is up to snuff and run -100˚ F antifreeze through the raw water side. Done. :) Since I'm in salt water, I also run a De-Scaler solution...
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    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising, Michigan

    I enjoyed seeing your updates. Looks like the Chappy is running well. Any bites on selling the 'hot spare' that you recently bought?
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    PSA on Winterization Antifreeze

    Just bringing my thread on the dreaded 'W' back to life for the folks who need to winterize their engines and plumbing systems. I was able to grab some (12 gallons) of the -100˚F PG AF for $13/gallon last week. It seemed like the deal of the century vs. the ransom I paid last year. :rolleyes:
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    8.1 GXI-J Cranks but No Start w/ Diacom Logs

    If you are having the marina do the work, then they may just want to replace the engine with a new/remanufactured one. It will be pricey. If you are going the DIY route to some extent, you may be able to have the engine rebuilt, probably will be getting a new cylinder head. Hopefully the...
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    My AGM Batteries Singing Their Swan Song . . .

    These batteries are about $400 each and weight 72 lbs each. So the 7 batteries $2,800 and 504 lbs. So, I'll be looking to my LiFePO design to spend about $2,000 and save about 400 lbs,
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    When You've Reached the End of Twofootitus.....

    Will it ever end . . . :ROFLMAO:
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    Half closed loop system question

    If I were me, I'd consider a full closed cooling system, if you can get one. But then you'd need the sea water pump.
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    180rpm

    Carbureted engine would not be a 'limp mode' thing (fuel injected only) Has the distributor moved off of its proper timing setting? Getting spark on all cylinders? You could try a compression test. Got a serial number of the engine?
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    Broken Skeg Tip...Repairable?

    Since you have the piece, it could be welded back on or even JB Weld it back on. I did a skeg repair with JB Weld and some chopped strand mat (CSM) and it held up nicely.
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    My AGM Batteries Singing Their Swan Song . . .

    Thanks for the tip about Odyssey. I think I will be going the route of my LiFePO4 design and will look into the Odyssey batteries as the starter batts. I already told the Admiral to pick a couple $K off the money tree. :ROFLMAO:
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    My AGM Batteries Singing Their Swan Song . . .

    My boat was built 8 years ago and put into service about 7 years ago. I think the AGM batteries ( 31AGM) are starting to die out. I believe that 7-8 years would be about a normal replacement cycle for AGM batteries. I think it may have been the cause of my voltage warning issues last year...
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