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  1. LakeMichiganBoater

    Painting my 1989 Bayliner, Need some advice

    I had not really looked at paint brands. Not sure why my research led me to a one part, but if you guys say two part is better I'm fine going that route too. Are there paint brands that are generally recommended as the best? Or is that a whole can of worms? 1.4 would be nice, save me $140 on...
  2. LakeMichiganBoater

    Painting my 1989 Bayliner, Need some advice

    The current tip I have in the HVLP gun is 1.4mm, but I believe that is too small for one-part polyurethane paint. Here is a picture of the boat for reference:
  3. LakeMichiganBoater

    Painting my 1989 Bayliner, Need some advice

    Just acquired a 1989 Bayliner Trophy 24' Cuddy Cabin, which has real rough gel coat. After doing a ton of research I decided my best bet is to paint, instead of gel coat, below the bumper line. I have painted a lot of automotive applications before (HVLP spray gun -...
  4. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    I have the lower unit apart and in my garage and the next question I have is how deep should I go into the lower unit? I drained the fluid, which looked good, no major metal, but the drain and fill plugs did have some very small slight metal shaving on it (magnetic I believe). The upper gears...
  5. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    Thanks, Ill post there also, just thought it was more specific to the engine than the boat. Does anyone know how the motor mount disconnects from the engine? I can see how it disconnects from the boat, but I would have to remove it from the engine to get to the freeze plug and I cant see how...
  6. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Trophy 24' - Jetski Lift Project

    Yeah I do agree with you on the weight issue, something I have been debating. The main reason I want to do this is for trailering. As I will be trailering this boat everywhere I don't want to have to bring two trailers, would like to get one of my two jetskis on the boat and being they are only...
  7. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    The motor has to come completely out to install the freeze plug behind the motor mount? What line is used for the trim tab?
  8. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    I also had a hydraulic line burst while testing the trim tabs. How would I go about replacing the hydraulic line on the starboard side trim tab? it burst outside the boat about 2" from the hydraulic cylinder, pink fluid came out. Looks like fuel line to me, but not sure if regular fuel line is...
  9. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Trophy 24' - Jetski Lift Project

    So I just purchased a 1989 Bayliner Trophy 24' cuddy cabin and my game plan is to mount and carry my jetski on the rear of it as well as be able to launch it from the boat. Preliminary thoughts are using a "truck crane" and sling while adding a support system inside the rear of the transom. I am...
  10. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    Freeze plug opening is behind this mount. Any easy way to get to it?
  11. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

  12. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

  13. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    Went through the motor and pulled the outdrive, the boat is currently about an hour away in storage, so this will give me time to work on it. The shift linkage between the outdrive looked pretty corroded but cleaned up and moved freely with the outdrive removed. Was able to get the engine...
  14. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    Already ordered the Hayes... I see what you mean. Doesn't look like that place has a manual for my motor.
  15. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    Yeah that was my thought with the freeze plugs missing... Going to check that out. Any advice on what else I should be checking out on the outdrive?
  16. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    Also if anyone knows the spark plugs size for this engine I would like to grab some to replace the ones in there. Thanks
  17. LakeMichiganBoater

    1989 Bayliner Trophy OMC 5.8L - Help with new boat

    I recently purchased a 1989 Bayliner Trophy with a OMC 5.8L stern drive (Model # 584APRMED) and a cobra outdrive. It does not currently run, but most likely due to sitting from previous owner not fixing the common shifting issue (sat for a year or so now, maybe two). I have read up on fixing the...
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