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    Best boat lettering removal?

    Heat gun (gotta find the temp sweet spot) and plastic razor! Did my entire boat. Name, registration numbers/letters, and all pin striping. Ghosting is there but I’m gonna wet sand and buff at a later time. Good luck
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 7-23 slow and steady but progress nonetheles. been grinding old gel coat and prepping to tab in the aft bulkhead behind the fuel tank. No pics but it was VERY WHITE in the engine compartment. proper PPE used. Suit, goggles and respirator used! Still got more to grind away. Seems like I...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Thanks kcassels…I got me plenty o wood to use.
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    She’s looking purrrrrdy. Cleaned up rather nice. Wiring looks great.
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    120 hp mecury force carb kit

    are you looking to rebuild carb? if so stay with OEM kits. Lotsa junk kits out there. I did my 70 force with quicksilver Kit. Perfect fit.
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    Aluminum vs. plastic fuel tanks

    Thank you for the input
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    Aluminum vs. plastic fuel tanks

    Happy 4th to all. In the process of replacing the belly fuel tank in my 1990 Bayliner 2651. It’s a 55 gallon tank. The tank has been removed and is definitely past its prime. Looking at prosmand cons on what to replace it with. She is a trailer queen and will not be left in a slip for he...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    update 7-2 been a crazy June and the weather was not the best. been busy this weekend. after getting the fuel tank out it was time to continue with demolition. removed the aft bulkhead then had to clean up the bad area under the fuel tank. Not sure what I’m gonna do to rebuild what was...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    On duh…. My bad your referring to tpenfield’s getting rid of through hull fittings regarding the toilet. Luckily mine are plastic and are super easy to get out.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    🤔 kcassells… not sure this post was for me? 😂 fuel tank vs. through hull fittings?
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Some major progress yesterday. cut out fiberglass from around the fuel tank. Only took two dremel blades.🤣 To my surprise the tank was very easy to lift up. I was gonna remove the rear bulkhead first but what the heck, the tank moved easily and lifted up. Shocker there. surprised how...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Thanks …..Yes baby steps. Hope to cut out tank this weekend.
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    looks like you’re getting after it. following along now.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    finally had some time to dig in. Cut through the back wall. then cut through the floor. Reveling the fuel tank. Can’t believe what I saw. Bayliner fiberglassed in the fuel tank. progress nonetheless.
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    Troubleshooting water pump issue on force 85

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    Troubleshooting water pump issue on force 85

    Impeller replacement is pretty straight forward. Just be sure you order an OEM ( quicksilver) impeller/ seal kit. Lots of youtube vids out there. dropping the lower end of the outboard is only a couple bolts. Once you drop the lower you’ll see the impeller housing. Just make sure you take note...
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    1994 mercury force 70hp

    Both recommendations from above are spot on. Both of those guys know their stuff. They helped me immensely. be sure that you be patient when adjusting idle screw… give the engine time to settle ( 20/30 seconds) and adjust when messing with idle screw. tell me how I know😂.
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    Upholstery Work?

    It could be in the thousands if you take it to a shop. I did mine on a standard surger sewing machine. 19 needle,marine grade vinyl and synthetic thread. Just make templates from what vinyl you remove.
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    Best carpet for trailer bunks

    I used traffic master grey carpet from Home Depot. After 15 years still looks good.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Looking good! Just finishing up my pulpit as well. Is there a nav light that goes on it? Where did you procure the 316 Stainless through hull fittings?
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