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  1. Stinnett21

    Looking to stabilize my alum boat

    One of the downsides to smallish aluminum boats, especially riveted. Notice your chine is rounded lending itself to less side to side stability. It's done that way because aluminum is most strong when bent. Other than what Scott says above, not much can be done.
  2. Stinnett21

    2008 bayliner 192 discovery

    Fairly heavy cuddy, 225hp I assume is a 4.3, kicker motor to boot, might need to drop to a 19" 3 blade. My best guess.
  3. Stinnett21

    Overheat after high RPM run 350 MPI from 2001 with bravo one

    Exhaust shutters have dislodged and are blocking exhaust ways in drive. At lower speeds the relief ports are enough to handle it. At WOT they cannot. Check your exhaust shutters. Exact same thing happened to mine but I'm talking Alpha 2 so not sure the same.
  4. Stinnett21

    I was going to use Rust-Oleum Topside Paint, but then I accidentally discovered COMET cleaner..

    I had to Comet wash my car after it sat under a Bradford pear in the fall. Yeah Comet will do the job. You wanna follow up with a good polymer or wax though.
  5. Stinnett21

    The Lake will never be the same again

    Yeah those days are precious. What kinda boat ya got?
  6. Stinnett21

    Is this trim end cap usable?

    Idk, I bought an SEI replacement for $160 and am very happy FWIW.
  7. Stinnett21

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Very personal decision based on health, age, retired or not, etc. One thing we can't change is time and it is indeed marching on. Tasks that I was exited about learning/doing 20 years ago now seem daunting. I'm finding the older I get the more the moon/stars have to line up before the boat...
  8. Stinnett21

    Help value a Smoker Craft I’m looking at

    Do a good inspection and come back and tell us what you found. Rotten floor? Transom flexing? Evidence of patches on rivet seams? Motor run on muffs ok?
  9. Stinnett21

    Why is finding information on boats so difficult?

    Looks like an awesome find! Stick with it. You're dealing with the recreational market where 90% of the clientele is people with expendable income. All wants, very few needs. They ain't built to automotive standards.
  10. Stinnett21

    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    Install the exhaust tube instead of the bellows, much easier. That is...assuming this is an Alpha 2. Not sure about others.
  11. Stinnett21

    Spare battery

    FWIW I added a second battery and two mounting locations, port and starboard but did not wire it up. The beauty of this is it allows it to be moved for ballast based on load. If needed I can run jumper cables to the port location or swap it out. Yes it takes a little effort but I love the...
  12. Stinnett21

    Time for my first bellow change, tips?

    Also, if you're going in for major surgery...how much side to side play is in the drive? Assess this situation before going any further. It would be a shame to go this far down the road and then a few years later wishing you had replaced the gimbal ring and/or steering lever when you had it...
  13. Stinnett21

    Boat Ramp Disaster

    Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't power unloading/loading in FL illegal?
  14. Stinnett21

    Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha One Gen 2 Barrel

    They must draw at least some because back in the day before I knew any better I used that stupid pan that attached to the lower unit where you pour antifreeze into. I guess it worked well enough because the block was ok next season. Guess i got lucky. Now in the internet era I get what you...
  15. Stinnett21

    Alpha I Gen II Impeller Replacement

    Consider getting the guide pins also. They hold the pump housing and new impeller in exactly the right position as you install it. This helps get the maximum use out of the impeller as it rides off center. Search for Achris's videos on YT.
  16. Stinnett21

    New 20ft Jon Boat

    New? Visit the websites of Lund, G3, Starcraft, Smoker Craft, Lowe, Crestliner, Alumacraft, Princecraft.
  17. Stinnett21

    Trailer guides with step in the way

    I have side guides also. Tbh I don't think they do anything but get in the way when I'm cleaning/waxing. As long as I submerge the trailer just right the boat centers itself. I don't believe it's ever touched them.
  18. Stinnett21

    Carpet replacement

    Carpet is a thing of the past in boats. It's all about EVA foam now. Strip the carpet and buy the foam panels off Ebay/Amazon. Peel and stick done. Probably go farther on resale also.
  19. Stinnett21

    Cause of alpha 1 steering freeplay discovered...(video uploaded)

    Don't see the videos on my end.
  20. Stinnett21

    AlphaOne Gen2 large gasket install

    I use Permatex High Tack. I brush it along the surface where the oring lays. Easy clean up with acetone and a paper towel. I'm sure some gets on the aluminum ring also. As stated above, your job is just to make sure the oring stays in place during drive insert, as far as pressures in which...
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