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  1. tpenfield

    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    More progress today . . . I got the main windshield piece done. . . just need some zippers . . . :ROFLMAO:
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    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    Quick Update . . . I am starting to pick up the pace. This (below) is part of the windshield canvas where the walk-thru is located on the port side. It is actually 2 smaller pieces tacked together at the top. I did find a spare zipper to sew in where the pieces join. I got about 3 hrs into...
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    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    Here are the forward side panels. As mentioned these are larger than the aft panels, having more glass. . . This took me about 8.5 hours for both (4.25 hrs each) to get them to this point. I had the glass pieces cut & sewn the other day. I'm still waiting on the zippers to arrive and then...
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    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    Here is the second aft side panel. Both are awaiting zippers. . . I'm going to start on the forward side panels today. Not as much canvas on those . . . mostly 'glass'.
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    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    This stuff is a bit labor intensive . . . but I was able to make some decent progress today. Here is one of the aft side panels (port side), along with the one I am borrowing as a template. My handy work is the one further back. I made it slightly bigger on the lower edge and ends for final...
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    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    Thanks for your kind words. Yes, the boat has an arch and soft top. The panels attach to it. I'll need to install the bead attachments & zippers in some places, but other places already have the zippers as part of the soft top. Yes, canvas seems to take a long time as compared to the seating...
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    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    Greetings . . . With boating season only a month or 2 away in the Northeast (USA) I have been busy doing some canvas work for my boat. My boat only came with the mooring cover, not the full camper-style enclosure. So that is on my project list for this year. . . to make an enclosure. The...
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    Divet/crane

    Yes, it makes sense. You use to make these, right?
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    Divet/crane

    Is this a divit or a davit? I hate it when I leave a divit. :D
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    Wellcraft hulls

    The OP has not been back since posting the original question. This could be a hit 'n run.
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    Wellcraft hulls

    1982 . . . most likely . . . Here are some pictures of a 1982 Wellcraft Scarab showing the wood in the transom and the deck coring. . . . A 1982 boat, being 42 years old, probably some issues, unless some prior work has been done. You will have to decide upon further investigation into the...
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    7.4L 1996 Mercruiser Electric fuel pump issue

    I agree . . . the VST pump probably needs some maintenance (cleaning, etc). A similar thing happened to my 1996 7.4L engines shortly after I sold the boat, as reported to me by the new owner. About 1,100 hours on the engines.
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    1992 chaparral with a 4.3 Yamaha engine and outdrive

    Yes, the learning process can be challenging. Yamaha entered the I/O (sterndrive) market briefly and then got out, so parts and repair are non-existent. As stated . . . I think you'd be best to find a used Mercruiser 4.3/Alpha combination and do a full replacement.
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    Can't find parts for my 1973 7.5!

    It appears that the Sierra 18-2628 seal kit may fit your motor, even though it says it is for 1975 and up. iBoats.com should have it. Old Merc's and a few other places may have the retainer nut tool https://www.oldmercs.com/category_s/374.htm See below for what it looks like . . . It is...
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    Eco Worthy LiFeP04 batteries

    No direct experience (sorry), but . . . Go to YouTube and Search for 'Will Prowse' . . . he is like the boy genius of LiFePO batteries and DC power systems. I'm about to buy a couple LiTime 100 Ah LiFePO4 batteries. A friend has them and says that they seem good. Will P also holds them in...
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    Parallel battery specs

    It might be better to buy 2 new batteries as suggested. Also, you will want to wire the batteries through a Perko switch, so they are not always connected together.
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    Happy Birthday WIMUSKY!!!

    I'm wicked late . . . is the cake all gone? Happy Birthday !!!
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    2008 Regal 2200 RX windshield needed

    Have you contacted Regal Boats? They may have some advice or be able to help. Great Lakes Skipper also lists a few windshields, but it may not be obvious if they would fit your boat. As stated, boat glass is an expensive thing . . . probably because there is virtually no inventory of parts...
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    1997 7.4 mercruiser mpi blue water inboard

    7.4L (454) Gen 6 rollers . . . nice engines, probably time for some engine work . . . might just be the top end, but maybe do a cylinder leak test on them before pulling the engines. If they are closed cooling or run in fresh water I'd re-build the existing engines.
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    454 vibrating and breaking starter bolts

    Do you have a serial number for the engine? I'd double-check the balancer part number, based on the serial number of the engine to make sure you have/get the correct part. Mark IV 454 must be about 30 years old at this point.
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