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  1. tpenfield

    Who didn't winterize??

    So, long block engines will be in short supply come next spring :unsure:
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    Who didn't winterize??

    This also happened last year? or was it 2 years ago?
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    Who didn't winterize??

    Supposed to be 56˚F and rain here. :unsure: Then go to 12˚F over night. Maybe some ice skating this weekend.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Hopefully, you won’t need parts for a while
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    The Boating Season That Wasn't

    Just read through the whole story . . . Bummer. o_O Sort of the reason that I don't buy new boats, (among other reasons ) . . . but this story is probably a more extreme case. Hopefully the Stingray will be a better experience.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Congratulations !!! 😎 Hopefully, the production schedules are caught up from the delays of the past couple of years.
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    2018 Parker 2810

    I guess it would be good to know what the marina actually means by "length in water" . . . but it is a fair assumption that it is overall length, as that is what marinas tend to care about. Possibly could mean 'water line length', but you would really need to verify that with the marina...
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    2022 Splash Of The Year voting

    I has occurred to me that this past year many of 'us' were out buying new(er) boats and not restoring the old ones. :unsure:
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Looks like $270K ish new, $200K used :unsure: Link to 2022 pricing/dealer cost, but add your options. . .from the base model. https://seedealercost.com/marine/browse/product/chaparral-boat-osx-series-280-osx-2022 When do we get to go for a ride? :cool:
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    Gas tank access

    Welcome to iBoats . . . I'm not familiar with your exact boat, but usually there is an inspection/access hatch over the rear portion of the tank. Keep looking, it may be under flooring/carpet, etc. It is doubtful that the tank moved, else you would notice other issues. Got any pictures to share?
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    facebook and all the misinformation

    I'm on a few FB groups . . . Mercruiser, Formula, Cruisers 338, boat restoration, boat/auto upholstery. . . . some are better than others. I do get a chuckle out of the folks with carbureted engines asking about 'the computer'. :ROFLMAO: . . . . Cooling system and Winterization topics are...
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    Hvac / thermostat question

    Yup . . . the 'C' wire. . . I went through 2 Nest units until I got that sorted out on my home system (heat only). Supposedly the Nest units will work without the C wire connected, but my results proved otherwise. I went with Ecobee and put in a 'C' wire adapter. Not sure why you have your...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    I've seen a few of the Chappy OSX at dealers/shows, etc. . . . very nice. 400 HP (total) does seem a bit on the light side for power. Those boats have been out for only a few years (right?) I wish there was a 33-35 foot model :D
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    I'll add my comments . . . For the fuel tank, consider Interlux Interprotect 2000E . It is a 2-part epoxy paint used commonly as a barrier coat, but also works great as a bare metal primer. I coated my 160 gallon fuel tank with the stuff and could not get it to come off with the 'pull test'...
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    That's right . . . don't try any of this stuff at home :ROFLMAO:
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    My new boat has now received its place on my website . . . given that I began using my old laptop for editing and updating websites and I vaguely remember all the FTP and HTML 'stuff' that I used to do behind the scenes. :LOL: http://www.tpenfield.com/Cruisers338/Home.html
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    Can you change from welded to bolted?

    Hard to tell the trailer is/was galvanized to begin with. Certainly can be saved, but not without a metal worker's touch (IMO). sand blasting, welding, re-galvanizing, etc . . .
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    What's Old Becomes 'New' . . .

    The Admiral found a few more . . . but I think these are headed to recycling after data purge.
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    What's Old Becomes 'New' . . .

    Must have been almost dinner time :LOL:
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    What's Old Becomes 'New' . . .

    Also 'found' my Apple watch . . . got it for Christmas a few years ago and only wore it a few times. It is like having new things again. :cool: Meanwhile, I have used the old computer and the iWeb software to update my websites, adding a site for the Cruisers 338.
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