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  1. briangcc

    How to tow a 9.9 Johnson

    Here's a radical idea....take it off the transom and put it in the boat. My uncle towed his 16' Sylvan with a Rude 9.9 that way literally for years. No ill effects doing it.
  2. briangcc

    Astroglass 1989 full rebuild

    Meat thermometer? Is that rare or well done? I can't tell :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
  3. briangcc

    I have

    It won't dry out. It will cause other things to rot. Need to remove, inspect other structural components - stringers, transom, etc. Probably more damage lurking than you realize.
  4. briangcc

    Regal rush jet boat help

    That's one of those Merc/Force boats from the 90's that were oh so popular and generally underpowered.
  5. briangcc

    Raising the Transom?!

    Need a side shot so we can see the transom and the outboard. Generally, if the anti-cav plate is in line with the keel of the boat you should be fine.
  6. briangcc

    Seeking advice on seemingly large hull/structural repair! Help please! 1979 Marquis Catalina.

    Make sure you're taking measurements as you go so you can put it back together once the demo and grinding are done.
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    Seeking advice on seemingly large hull/structural repair! Help please! 1979 Marquis Catalina.

    I did this eons ago, mid-80's, in my parent's driveway. Stone and grass. It can be done. Rolled the old Tee-Nee trailer out from under the MFG, had a bent axle, and rolled in the new trailer. What we did to make sure the boat didn't move anywhere during the process, was to tie a rope from the...
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    Seeking advice on seemingly large hull/structural repair! Help please! 1979 Marquis Catalina.

    Not my first choice for flooring - have the same material out in our shop for assembly area dividers and it looks terrible to work with. A cheap alternative would be the rolls of indoor/outdoor carpet you can find at local home improvement stores. Next option would be the cheapo faux teak (peel...
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    Seeking advice on seemingly large hull/structural repair! Help please! 1979 Marquis Catalina.

    Given it's got at least (1) deck over, I would be surprised if the stringers and transom were intact. A safe bet is they are both mulch in need of replacement. Quick way to determine the soundness of both is to grab a 1/4" drill, and as low as you can from the inside of the boat, sample them...
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    Seeking advice on seemingly large hull/structural repair! Help please! 1979 Marquis Catalina.

    I'm all for repairing old things (my 78 Trans Am was a total basket case), but this might be one of those cases where pulling the motor/controls and dumpsterizing the rest might be in your best interest. As mentioned, that's a total gut job and a heap of work from inside and outside the boat...
  11. briangcc

    Shorelandr trailer vin help

    Manufacturer's Statement of Origin...MSO. My guess, and its a W.A.G., is that the bonded plate money refers to bonding the trailer/boat for X number of days to prove ownership. Just a guess. Your registering authority can provide more information as to what exactly is needed. Usually best to...
  12. briangcc

    Radio protection cover

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  13. briangcc

    1990 1800SL owners manual

    How to operate the boat....ie, don't hit stuff, don't fill with engine running/people onboard, CO warning, rules of navigation. That's generally what's in the owner's manual. Rare to find something of use in them. I had to download ALL of my accessory manuals for my Chap - Fish Finder, Radio, etc.
  14. briangcc

    MacBook Pro . . . Tragedy

    Beyond the HD being suspect, might look at the cooling on the mac. I know the Dell's I service after shorter periods of times have clogged cooling fins/fans which can cause the same symptoms. Might be something to look at on the mac - might be an overheat type of situation too.
  15. briangcc

    Looking for a 35 to 38 foot boat that I can trailer

    In that class of boat, you're looking at overwide permits to trailer it.
  16. briangcc

    transom repair options

    I wouldn't do it. You're cutting into the hull of the boat for what purpose? Gonna be a chore and a half getting that lined back up and gelcoat color matched. Not to mention having to wrap your outside fiberglass around the corners and keel of the boat. What exactly do you think you're saving...
  17. briangcc

    Nobody fishing?

    My son did at Scout Camp. I find that counselor, we're gonna have a teeny, tiny discussion about not cutting off swivels and using the crimp on weights I sent with my son. What character thinks a bare hook with a worm will cast properly? Yeah he came home without catching any fish and a rats...
  18. briangcc

    Motor and Outdrive Replacement options?

    Going DIY is going to be much, much cheaper than paying a marina that may or may not be willing to complete the project. You may get a marina to bite on it in the off months.
  19. briangcc

    Fiberglass cracking - BRAND NEW R4 Surf 2023

    You have a warranty, use it. Get ahold of the dealer and/or manufacturer.
  20. briangcc

    Advice Needed on Boat Repair.

    Umm....If the boat's in that bad of condition, I'm not so sure a swim platform would survive. I'd be reviewing the transom, floor, and stringers before trying to hang a swim platform off it as you may not be anchoring into anything substantial. IF you're heck bent on it, throwing caution to...
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