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  1. alldodge

    VP 5.0 2005 vs. Merc 2005

    Welcome Don't know about your area but in most cases it is always easier to find a Merc mechanic then VP. Also parts are usually cheaper if one could look at boat parts being cheap :ROFLMAO: A 5.0 isn't much better then a V6, I would stick with the 5.7. If you went with a 7.4 you would really...
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    Gun Safe

    Have been looking for a larger gun safe for a while and could have had one already but, I'm cheap. I don't need a high class wiz bang that will live thru fire and deep sea dunks. Looking for one like the TSC model Cannon 46 (59Hx42Wx22D). I don't have that many but the ones I do have also have...
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    Considering 1992 Bayliner 3058 Command Bridge - what to look out for?

    Welcome The largest issue with all glass boats is wood rot. The rot can happen in any part of the boat where wood is encased in glass. If maintenance is kept up and checks done, then boat can last a lifetime. As airshot mentioned, with not knowing about glass boats, a reputable surveyor would...
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    Scratched brand new boat

    It should buff out
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    Third battery

    Welcome A boat with a Windless would normally require and additional Bat and windless would run off the House Bat. Having a Generator it would have one attached to start it which could also be used as the House
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    DTS conversion

    Welcome That's one of the questions that anything is possible, but how much would need to be changed to make it happen. If we knew more about your motor like the serial number would have a better guess.
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    Wiring Seablaze underwater lights

    Welcome With each being on a separate fuse/breaker using 16awg would be enough in most cases. Depends on the total length of wire needed. The 20amp main use 14awg assuming it will be a short distance
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    Minn Kota enduro max 50

    Max draw for the 45lb thrust is 42 amps, 55lb is more. Might need to think about more then one Bat The deep cycle is better then start, but you may need to think about LiPo4
  9. alldodge

    UFP Dexter Trailer Buddy Electric Reversing Solenoid

    No cannot disconnect the solenoid, the solenoid needs to be turned ON to shut off fluid. You could install a manual brake line shut off valve. https://www.amazon.com/brake-shut-off-valve/s?k=brake+shut+off+valve Place the valve in line, before or after the valve. Once trailer is disconnected...
  10. alldodge

    Transom Bearing Plate Leak

    Y pipe maybe Use you phone and take a vid. The phone will go where your head will have issue with
  11. alldodge

    1960-something fiberglass Starcraft

    Welcome Moving you to restore section
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    Transom Bearing Plate Leak

    Welcome Moving the thread to OMC to get more help
  13. alldodge

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Don't know about a washer but what about a O-ring
  14. alldodge

    Prop seals Bravo 3

    Getting that one out was a real bear, manual shows using a 3 jar slide hammer. I used a drift to know it out from the back side. It tore the seal up and note manual says to use locktite to reinstall. In my thread I used a hose clamp and old seal to reinstall
  15. alldodge

    Break out the dramamine.

    Flat bottom gets tippy, round bottom is even worst. Was on a USCG ice breaker WAGB 283
  16. alldodge

    Casting numbers help omc cobra 5.0 HO motor thought 1993

    Welcome Moved to OMC to get more eyes on it
  17. alldodge

    Closed Cooling System Part # 860234A1

    Not required, look closely at the closed cool Pic, it just needs one additional idler pully and a slightly longer belt
  18. alldodge

    Closed Cooling System Part # 860234A1

    If I I understand you correctly , you need to use belt arrangement post 4 bottom right. Meaning you need another bracket to move belt lower on the top
  19. alldodge

    Closed Cooling System Part # 860234A1

    The Pic u posted does not show a HE
  20. alldodge

    Closed Cooling System Part # 860234A1

    Ok you have belt installed as it should be. With it still slipping them need to know what is the part number of the belt being used
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