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    Compression test results 4.3L V6 2005 what do You think?

    Cylinder leak test on #5 and keep an eye on it year-over-year.
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    Question On Changing Stringer Location

    Following . . . Sorry to be late to this party, as it looks interesting. @alexanderpalacios11@gmail Best to start your own thread rather than interrupting this thread.
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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

    FWIW - I found that the right machine makes all the difference in the world, especially if you are a novice. Expert upholsterers can make a mediocre machine give good results, but I am not sure a rookie could.
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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

    Yes, I got my Consew 206RB-4 with the original clutch motor and swapped out to a servo motor. I also changed out the pulleys to get a 3:1 gear reduction with the servo motor. So, the machine can sew through lots of layers even at slow speeds.
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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

    I reco it because it is nece (IMO) :D
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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

    My recommendation would be a Consew 206RB-4 (or -5). It is a compound feed walking foot machine and the price of used ones is in the $500-700 range. Consew, Juki, and Pfaff seem to be the common machines used in upholstery. Not all models are walking foot with compound feed, so check the...
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    Resurrecting a Glastron Sigma Sailboat ……

    Most of the parts are going to be generic or close to it. I would expect the lines (ropes) to be dried and frayed, so you may be replacing those. Lots of online places sell the bits and pieces for sailboats.
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    Resurrecting a Glastron Sigma Sailboat ……

    Where's the rest of it? Standing rigging, rudder, sails, etc.? If you don't have those, then you may have to check with some boat salvage yards in your area for suitable parts. You probably won't find exact matches, but you can always improvise.
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    Mooring/docking

    Is this boat made by a Hurricane? If 'easily' is the operative word, then probably not. Looks like you could decide to have mid-ship cleats just forward of the windshield or within the console head area. Maybe see if the Hurricane folks can provide some guidance.
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    8'6" Beam

    Check out Formula Fastec, Fountain Fever, and Wellcraft Scarab I know the Formula 336 has an enclosed head, V-berth, and cabin seating. Most of these are go-fast boats, but you can go as fast or slow as you want. There are/were a few cruiser-style boats with narrow beam back in the 1980-90...
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    Immediate delamination

    Does not look wetted out. The glass layer should be clear and you should be able to see through it.
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    Second Happiest Day . . .

    We looked at a few boats over the past few days . . . A couple of surprising take-aways. Vinyl upholstery isn't what it used to be. We saw both a Cruisers and a Formula that had seam tearing/separation issues on 5-6 year old boats. Looks to be from normal wear, not abuse. I am wondering if...
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    Trouble with a used bayliner discovery 192

    As to 'angle of the motor' That is not a thing that would cause leakage into the bilge. When replacing the gimbal bearing or most outdrive servicing, the engine alignment is often checked. However, it would not impact the transom itself. You will have to find the leak, since it could be a...
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    How fast have you gotten your sailboat?

    Not many of these boats are truly planning hulls, if any, but light enough to become semi-planing with a decent wind. If you want to go fast in that size range, get a Hobie Cat.
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    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Mama is going to be happy . . . We've looked at the Intrepid and the Donzi boats and are now leaning towards the Cruisers.
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    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Going to look at a couple of boats this weekend . . . One of them the Admiral likes and the other the Captain likes. . . :unsure: 😁🤪
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    General Info on VP Engines (V8-350-CE-D)

    There are a couple of the big Chaparrals on my short list . . . some have the VP and some have the Merc's. For CAT engines, I am liking either the Merc 377 or the VP 350/380 engines, as they can/do cool the exhaust manifolds as part of the closed cooling. It looks like the 8.2 Mercs are not...
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    General Info on VP Engines (V8-350-CE-D)

    Thanks, as that is helpful. Yes, the 350 is the HP. . . the displacement happens to be 6.0 on the "V8-350" engine. This will be my first venture into an engine(s) with CAT exhaust . . . oh joy :rolleyes: :unsure: 🤪
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    General Info on VP Engines (V8-350-CE-D)

    Yes, it looks like 350 is the 6.0 block and the 430 is the 6.2 block. I still have not found any detail on the suffixes. Once the I/O market has switched to CATS, it seems like VP has an advantage over the Merc products, since many of the Merc's don't include the exhaust in the closed cooling.
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    General Info on VP Engines (V8-350-CE-D)

    Greetings, In my boat search, I am coming across more VP engines than Mercruiser. One in particular is as stated above a "V8-350-CE-D", which I am not 100% sure of what the suffixes "CE-D" signify. I have been looking for general information/description of the engine, but am finding mostly...
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