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  1. Lou C

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    The early years of the SX (94–?) used the same rams as the Cobra but then they changed the design. Not sure when that happened. How to tell? Original OMC & early Volvo had the plastic covers and the 2 hydraulic line fittings are at opposite ends of the cylinder. Later Volvo cylinders don’t have...
  2. Lou C

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    For the same year they will be the same as a Volvo. However the design did change at some point.
  3. Lou C

    Can't remove 5.7 vertically.

    how I made mine easier 2 piece removable rear seat rear wood bulkheads come out with machine screws and wing nuts big heavy bulkhead cut in half and put on hinges I can take out one side or both That Tahoe I'd take it to a 'glass shop and tell the guy what I wanted and just do it. And be done.
  4. Lou C

    Can't remove 5.7 vertically.

    and a serpentine belt I'd never buy a boat set up like that, the designers disrespect us backyard mechanics. it's not just about pulling the engine how would you: change the oil filter replace a starter replace the exhaust manifolds or God Forbid the steering actuator if it were mine, and I had...
  5. Lou C

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    if it fits right and you don't rip it you can re-use them you REALLY don't want to breath in fiberglass dust, or get it in your eyes also some people get skin sensitivity to resins especially epoxy and then it becomes like an allergy, welts, hives etc. this is the main reason why I'll never to...
  6. Lou C

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Also do not scrimp on personal protection equipment. Grinding fiberglass is hazardous to your lungs and resins aren’t good for your skin. Vapors can be harmful. Full face shield & P100s for grinding Fume respirator cartridges for mixing up resin Etc. eye protection too.
  7. Lou C

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    It must be cheapskate POs work. Nasty!
  8. Lou C

    OMC King Cobra Cone Clutch

    10 year old thread lol
  9. Lou C

    Throttle Control Button, need a replacement

    Try searching for parts on ebay, also: NLA Marine Seaway Marine both have a lot of OMC parts you might have to buy one of those controls just to get that part, but it will be cheaper than a new aftermarket control like a Seastar or other aftermarket brand A Merc control might not work because...
  10. Lou C

    Marine grease for gimball bearing

    Lucas Marine is a bit better than typical grease because it’s calcium sulfonate grease vs lithium complex. Better wear protection & water resistance.
  11. Lou C

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Whatever you’re looking at if it’s an older motor make sure certain critical parts are available. Like: Carb rebuild kits Ignition rebuild or tune up kits Ignition coil or magneto depending on the style of ignition. See what engines are available in your area then research parts supply.
  12. Lou C

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    People do run those old engines basically till it wears out or apart fails that you can’t find for replacement. If you’re going forward with restoring this boat you will be better off if you view it as a long term project & learning experience. I’ve kind of done that with our boat. Turned out...
  13. Lou C

    Water keeps filling boat cover, please help!

    What I showed in my pix. It takes a while to design & make it up but once you’re done it works great every year and I figure I’ve saved about $4500 using the cover & frame vs paying for shrink wrap every year.
  14. Lou C

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    LOL Yep it's an outboard!
  15. Lou C

    1998 Crownline 202br engine compartment access

    You need to post up pix. I showed how I did mine. It took a bit of thought but not hard. The final touches will be a remote oil filter mount & closed cooling. I am NOT pulling my rear seats every year just to change oil & winterize! Your other option it take it to a good ’glass shop that does...
  16. Lou C

    Volvo Penta vs Mercruiser

    I’m thinking a 4.3 V6 is minimum power for a 20’. An alu boat may be different due to lighter weight but a ‘glass boat no. I have a 4.3 in my 88 F/W and at 4200 lbs it’s just adequate.
  17. Lou C

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Mercruiser engines were pretty much always painted black, OMC used charcoal grey in that time period. Post up some pix of what you have.
  18. Lou C

    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    True upholstery work is expensive, I have a guy who fixes stuff for me for a good price, esp being in NY where everything is more expensive than anywhere else. I keep the boat covered all the time so what I fixed, is still in good shape, you can make it last a lot longer that way, the cushions &...
  19. Lou C

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    It is true that you can, if you learn properly and can see that project through to the end, build/restore a better boat than you could have bought. You're not doing it to make a profit like commercial boat companies, you're doing it to learn and gain satisfaction. However, most people really...
  20. Lou C

    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    Agreed, I don't see the value in it, at that price point, due to the fact that you're using it maybe from May to Oct here. If you have an older boat that has a solid structure, repowering, replacing a drive etc makes much more sense.
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