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  1. Baylinerchuck

    Marada Documents

    I didn’t know that....I just assumed that composite core meant the boat couldn’t rot, therefore would last much longer than 15 years. Really good information that I need to educate myself with more. Thank you.
  2. Baylinerchuck

    1989 Four Winns bring back from the dead project

    As long as the lake isn’t brackish, I would forego the anti-fowling paint. You can clean any fresh water scum off the gelcoat with the works toilet bowl cleaner, and it doesn’t take long. Just my opinion.
  3. Baylinerchuck

    How to remove engine from 1987 Starcraft Islander 221V

    A wooden gantry can be handy to have. I made mine so that it can be completely torn apart and stored. I have all the boards marked and used timber screws to put everything together. Once you build it, you’ll have it forever. Besides, I hate relying on other people for help. When I want to do...
  4. Baylinerchuck

    Sterndrive Hinge Pins Question

    I don’t use the primer. A quick blast with brakleen or carb cleaner will knock the oil off the threads. A small wire brush to remove any remaining thread locker or gunk. That’s really all your doing, cleaning and degreasing. I use red, blue, and purple loctite at work all the time and never used...
  5. Baylinerchuck

    Marine Growth Took Over.-

    Mr Karcher better have a helper with a strong wrist, lol.
  6. Baylinerchuck

    '65 Lyn Craft Seabreeze 1500 Sport Runabout

    +1 on getting rid of the 1/4”. If it didn’t have foam in it before, you’ll be surprised at how much the foam will stiffen that boat up.
  7. Baylinerchuck

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Most people top coat the resin with something, be it paint or gelcoat. If you apply wax to the resin, you’ll need to remove it prior to top coating. Use only unwaxed resin is my advice.
  8. Baylinerchuck

    Shift Interrupter problems

    I pull my drive every year so I can check the coupler alignment, gimbal bearing, and bellows, etc. Sometimes I do have to adjust the cables slightly by sliding the pin up to fully engage reverse. If I do any mechanical work to the drive including impeller, etc I’ll always perform the full...
  9. Baylinerchuck

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    That’s the best way to do it, getting a little at a time. The resin has a limited shelf life. It’s good you have a local source.
  10. Baylinerchuck

    Free Boat, This thing is a badboy!

    Ahhh, I remember that stage of my project. It feels so nice to start standing on plywood again. Very nice work, and that’s one deep bung hole.....ha ha ha.
  11. Baylinerchuck

    Outdrive Alignment

    Excellent advice here guys. The engine alignment is not really that tough. I’d rather do it myself than have a “mechanic” charge me buckets of cash for doing it improperly.
  12. Baylinerchuck

    '65 Lyn Craft Seabreeze 1500 Sport Runabout

    Just don’t let any of the wood contact the hull. Hold it up at least 1/4” and use thickened reinforced resin to fill the gap. I think 2lb or 4lb foam in that boat is good. 6lb would be a waste of money IMO.
  13. Baylinerchuck

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I used just under 20 gallons on my restoration of my 20’ Chaparral. But no restoration is the same.
  14. Baylinerchuck

    73 Sea Ray restoration

    Moving right along nicely.
  15. Baylinerchuck

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I used an aluminum bracket and mounted the pump to the first cross member between the stringers in the bilge. It’s directly behind the drainage system into the bilge from other cavities, and just in front of the motor. The aluminum bracket is attached with screws dipped in 5200, however, the...
  16. Baylinerchuck

    Piranha composite modular props

    I had my arm floaties on because I can paddle pretty fast.
  17. Baylinerchuck

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    Congratulations on your splash. She looks and sounds fantastic. Beautiful work.
  18. Baylinerchuck

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    If it were me, I’d cut it out and mount the bilge pump a different way. At a minimum, you should drill a sample and make sure it’s solid wood, or not wet.
  19. Baylinerchuck

    Piranha composite modular props

    Apology accepted. Not an aggravated approach, trying to get some first hand experiences from folks who actually have tried them. Do they perform as the company advertises? Likes, dislikes, Performance? You don’t like how they look, I got it. Also, thanks for the great commentary. You’ve been a...
  20. Baylinerchuck

    Fuel filter

    I’m with @alldodge on the spin on water separating fuel filters. They are a really nice upgrade and can be mounted in an easier to maintain area of the bilge.
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