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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Did that . . . It looks like the thing stores every little warning & fault code. I'm gonna try to erase the history so as to start fresh and see if the thing keeps having codes. The car runs fine and everything seems to work.
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Even the driver’s seat caused a fault code :rolleyes:
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    I recall that you warned me about the car (BMW).
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    I had a problem with the AC/heat system on my car for the past 6-8 months and finally decided to fix it. As I was checking fuses (there is something like 150 of them), I managed to get one back in the wrong slot. :unsure: All heck broke loose and the car would not start and proceeded to...
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    Broken Skeg

    Based on the picture, you did a really nice job breaking off the skeg . . . hardly any left. It may be a more challenging thing to fix given how close the weld will be to the gearcase.
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    Anchor suggestions

    Fluke anchors do not dig in very well in seaweed or rocky areas. You could try a Delta (plow) or a claw anchor. You might need to go up to a 14 lb. size range just to get a bit more reliability. As stated, adding a windlass, is a big project ($,$$$) . . . BTDT 🤪
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    Polyester resin over floatation foam

    styrene foams (aka styrofoam) is what poly resins like to melt. Urethane foams are fine for poly resins.
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    Looking for 2013-2018 Chaparral 257SSX Bow Filler Cushion

    Welcome to iBoats . . . Most local upholstery shops that deal with automotive /and/or boat upholstery could make one. Check for shops in your area.
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    Flotation foam

    A picture or 2 may help, but as Scott mentioned, you want to use 2-part urethane closed cell foam that meets USCG spec's for foam. 2lb./cubic foot density is probably OK, but you can go to 4 lb./cubic foot if you want a bit more strength. It may not resolve your issue with the rough water...
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    1987 Four Winns surprise floor rot

    Break out the sawZall and the wallet. You are in for a ride. not worth doing a patch job, probably best to do stringers and check the transom as well.
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    How thick is a gel coat usually?

    typically 0.020" - 0.030"
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    High compression in 1 cylinder - 7.4 carb

    yup, . . . in the previous video the #8 rocker did not seem to be moving as much as the others. You will have to determine if it is the rocker arm or the valve lifter that is at fault.
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    Broken Skeg

    JB Weld (as the resin) and CSM (fiberglass chopped strand mat) covered it with plastic wrap (Saran wrap) to make it lie flat and smooth.
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    Broken Skeg

    I'm not a fan of putting more stainless steel on the outdrive. So, I fixed a broken skeg with a piece of aluminum, JB-Weld and some CSM for strength. . . . . It held up quite well.
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    Propping Twins Preference/ Theory

    If you have ever tried to get a twin engine boat on plane with one engine, you will realize that it may not be possible even with a lower pitch prop. If you did find a low enough pitch prop to do so, in normal operation, it would easily over rev the engine. So, if you prop slightly lower than...
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    FACTORY PARTS..... a bit of a rant....

    I usually try to buy OEM for the exact reasons stated. Of course I feel defeated when the OEM part says “Made in China” on the package. :rolleyes:
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    All launched and working well. Now for some more work on the trailer . . . :unsure:
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    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

    I like the idea of using all synthetic materials (rather than wood) for a restoration. The challenge is always trying to manage the cost of materials. If you do use wood, 'Exterior' grade plywood is more than adequate. No need to use 'Marine' grade. The main difference between the two are...
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    KIA Telluride for towing?

    Has to do with the recent recall . . . https://www.silive.com/news/2023/03/hyundai-kia-recall-additional-570k-vehicles-due-to-fire-risk.html The boat is not very heavy . . . I can't imagine towing should be a problem.
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    2020 Rinker Express Cruiser 370 isenglass question

    Oops, my bad. You probably got the last one. Polaris is the parent company, so maybe they would have some info :unsure:
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