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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 9-20 with cold temps I decided to move inside and start to put back together the bow pulpit. Before putting back on the aluminum trim, nav light and anchor roller I gave it a quick sand with 1200…. Hit it with Cutting compound and then finished with wax/polish. started chalky. here’s the...
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Loving the transformation of the outdrive. You gonna clean up/grind the inside as well? love the pics!
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Wow… love the texture of the wood(s) contrast in colors and creativity. Pool ball and orange color on the gauges. Great work.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 11-9 this past weekends mild temps in the north east gave me an opportunity to start fiberglassing the starboard side motor mount. Not yet complete but gave me an idea of what it is going to take. all fiberglass was pre cut. Semi shaped prior to wetting. Gotta say being prepared is key...
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    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    Looking good… love that you engineer things as you go… that’s some serious planing dust. Oy
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 11-1 probably the last 70 degree days this past weekend. Plus we mess with the clocks on the east coast this weekend. grrrrr had a chance to fillet the new mounts to the transom. Still gotta do some grinding and smoothing out. Made thickened epoxy with some chopped up fiberglass fibers...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 10-22 Took advantage of mild temps today and tabbed in the bulkhead behind fuel tank. Mixed cabosil and glass fibers and made a thickened epoxy. Tabbed in the entire area. Smoothed out with my finger. Ran short a bit on the port side. I’ll get back to that next session. overall Went well...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Great idea with the 3/4 ply as a guide. Thanks! Hmmm drum sander. Interesting idea. Add room for two layers of glass? I’m using epoxy. Do I really need two layers of glass?
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    update 10-21 weekend weather has been horrible the last 3 weekends. Either too rainy or two cold for glassing. did some prep getting the 1700 layers ready if and when the weather cooperates. im thinking 3 layers of fiberglass should get me close. Progressive lengths for each area of the...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 Gimbal Ring

    I’m in the same boat( 🤣). Got a new swivel pin and whalla. Play gone with only 22 on the wrench. I’d suggest replacing the lower bushing ( nylon I assume from the pics). Not sure what you’re talking about with regard to the jb weld?
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Haven’t decided on what potty. There’s so much out there and that’s my winter project list of things to research. was brave after dark last evening and set the port side mount in. once again thickened epoxy was used. Tried to get even contact throughout existing fiberglass. Light clamping...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 10-2 finally had a weekend where the weather cooperated. had a chance to epoxy the starboard motor mount in place. in addition removed and patched the raw water intake. The holding tank for the waste water will not be used. I’ll be installing a Porta potty with pump out ability...
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Had some experience with go kart racing carbs that had press fit brass fittings. Had to be sure they are round and true to seal properly.
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    Steering pin replacement

    Lucky for me the grease fitting is already there👍
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    Steering pin replacement

    Thanks all! new one arrived Thursday of this week. Seals and bushings as well.
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    Steering pin replacement

    Okay here’s an update. Put the steering pin in torqued to only 20 foot pounds ( not the spec 55) and the slop when away. next question is whether or not to replace the pin itself. Cleaned it up a bit. here‘s a couple pics of what I have. looking at the range of pricing on pins on...
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    Fix hatch window on older boat. Options?

    What Scott said! Replacing the lens is not to terribly difficult. I did mine in a day. getting the old bedding out and prepping the surface for the new lens is the hardest part. The old adhesive will be rock hard. Just go slow.
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    Steering pin replacement

    Thanks for the reply. I’ll double check the spec with my torque wrench.
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    Steering pin replacement

    I’m rebuilding my 1990 Alpha 1 Gen 1 outdrive. Before removal I noticed a bit of slop in the steering pin. I’m tearing it apart. Removed bushings and replacing seals. For git’s and shiggles I decided to put the steering pin in the gimble ring and tighten the bolts. Low and behold it tightened up...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Got the chance to dry fit motor mounts and the new bulkhead behind the fuel tank. Was very pleased with how the radius came out up against the transom. Careful measuring was key. I’ll mix thickened epoxy and use a notched trowel and set new wood in the original pockets. Relief holes have been...
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