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    SEI outdrive question

    My gimbal is a Gen II 0D753918 . Yes I truly bought a project boat :).
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    SEI outdrive question

    Thanks, motor serial was b409807 1986 The loss of a few knots at top end is not a deal breaker for me. So I will play with Mercruisers prop calculator when time comes . Carl
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    SEI outdrive question

    Thanks all, Ok like I figured , my hp rating is off. The motor stock was 230hp So 1.62 or 1.84 for a drive. With proper size and pitch of propeller . A 4 blade would get me better pull at low speed? ie, hole shot? What rpm do most see when pulling water sports ?
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    SEI outdrive question

    When I rebuilt the engine I put flat top pistons and a new cam. The cam is a marine mild cam close to stock. I kept the build close to stock but my hp guessing is probably off. Class I camshaft. Good idle quality. Low rpm torque and mid range performance. Will work with stock or slightly...
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    SEI outdrive question

    Thanks , What is the breakdown of the gearing? 1.62 = 1 motor rev to 62 prop rev? My boat weight is 2600lbs , not sure if dry or wet. I was hoping to use the boat for water sports , tubing , wake boarding etc. My young lads will using it more than me so handling would be important. My...
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    SEI outdrive question

    Hi All, I am pondering between purchasing a new SEI 116 drive or a rebuilt Mercruiser drive. The 2 will cost the same roughly . My question is are the SEI drives good with a 230hp 5.0l engine? I am looking at 1.47 ratio. My gimbal housing is alpha 1 gen 2. The dealer told me that it had a 1.81...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Thanks !
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Well the interior is complete . Just have to install motor.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    The last seats to restore. Not to sure of how to fasten them to the sides. They were through bolted and screwed from the back during boat production.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I installed the carpet and chairs. Along with the sound system.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Well I painted the inside of the boat with epoxy primer and 2k poly. Turned out fantastic. Was not concentrating on the floor. I sprayed the primer , sprayed 1 coat of 2k and rolled the top coat with 2k.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    If I spray epoxy primer on my gunwales? ,the inside sides of the boat .Would I be better to spray 2k poly or would tremclad be ok with the hardener ?
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I am at the stage of pouring foam . Just finished putting the screw holes. Need to get clear solo cups tomorrow for the foam. Still need to finish the bilge after the 2 layers of 1.5oz chop strand mat. I will put a vinyl floor in. After lots of thought , Gel coat and sand would be harder on...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Well I am not a Craftsman as many of you are , But I am learning. I have to say that working with 1708 is like day and night as opposed to 1800. I like 1708. The only fiber glassing left , except the floor , is the bilge and engine mounts. I am wrapping 3 layers of 1708 around the stringer and...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Thanks, the run is 7 feet under the deck. The boat had minimal foam on the side where the fuel fill and vent hose were. Conduit is a good idea.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    What do most of you do when poring foam where your fuel lines are? Wrap vapor barrier plastic around the lines?
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    5.0l exhaust manifold Mercruiser interchangeability

    Ya I think your right. The way you put it makes sense. Just thought to save a buck.
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    5.0l exhaust manifold Mercruiser interchangeability

    Salvage the manifolds , starter , carb and ignition. Just finished building my 86 but need a starter and exhaust manifolds.
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    5.0l exhaust manifold Mercruiser interchangeability

    I am looking at picking up a 5.0l that has a cracked block for parts. The manifolds seem to be wet joint in good shape. My Motor is a 1986 and the donor motor is the 2000 .
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 Studs

    Thanks
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