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  1. tpenfield

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    TNT ? :unsure: sounds explosive . . . Is C4 better?
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    Replacement raised numbers

    Often on eBay you can find a dealer that has/sells them.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    The CoG (center of gravity) is going to move about 9" per my calculations. The LOA is going to be about 35' (vs 33') without engines and about 37' with the engines. I have thought about the trailer . . . There will be a lot more hanging off the back beyond the bunks, but it should be fine. I...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Here is an update of the thought process so far, in terms of planning out a conversion to twin outboards. . . My plan is to have the outboard engines beyond the existing swim deck to the point of allowing full-tilt of the outboards and not having to change the swim deck area. Pictorial...
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    TD-14 (Hurricane Milton)

    Egmont Channel wind station . . . Looks like gusts were up to 105 mph.
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    TD-14 (Hurricane Milton)

    5:00 PM EDT wind speed and direction in the Tampa area . . .
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    TD-14 (Hurricane Milton)

    I have family in Naples FL . . . they are staying in place. They say they are far enough inland RE: storm surge.
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    TD-14 (Hurricane Milton)

    @Scott Danforth Based on Jim Cantore, are you evacuating?
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    TD-14 (Hurricane Milton)

    @Scott Danforth Looks like Milton will be going right over your house Wed night . . . . o_O .
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    TD-14 (Hurricane Milton)

    My family used to have a place on Captiva Island, and for years it seemed that Gulf storms were a rarity; the west coast of FL being the 'safer' side. That does not seem to be the case recently.
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    Bravo 3 Refresh Questions

    Same here with the several B3's that I have owned. Big bearings, big gears. It won't spin freely, and as you turn the props (in neutral) you will hear/feel the gears meshing.
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    Does the antifreeze you use really matter?

    A couple of points . . . 1) The rating on the anti-freeze (such as "-50") is a pipe burst rating, which is a plumbing industry rating as to when a copper pipe will burst from freezing. The liquid actually begins to freeze long before reaching the pipe burst rating. -25˚C will be close to the...
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    Problem Replacing old incandescent NAV lights with LED lights

    Sorry to be late to the party, but . . . It sounds like the navigation lights are wired in series when they should be wired in parallel. (I believe this was touched upon) Each light should be getting 12volts from the switch. Perhaps the wiring was changed by a previous owner of the boat...
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    Upholstery East Cost PA, NJ, NY, DE

    You should be able to find local upholstery folks (shops) in your area. Have you Googled, tired Craiglist, or FB market place?
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Just catching up on a few pictures that I was not able to post previously . . . New battery isolator . . . . The new alternator . The system has been running well over the summer. Happy batteries . . .
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    Parking boat in driveway

    You need to move . . . people in your neighborhood have too much time on their hands. :D
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I did not realize that Ondarvr was Oops! brother. He is over on the BoatDesign forum, but he did stop by here not too long ago . . . (last year)
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Yes, Oops took on some challenging work. He has not been on the forum since 2012. I believe he was a Moderator as well :unsure: Not sure what became of him?
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    That's a lot of questions. I sent you a PM.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Yes, I am working up the design for an extension/bracket. There should be plenty of time over the next year to figure stuff out. :unsure: :geek:
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