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    Converting a Cuddy into a Bowrider

    I came accross this article about a man who converted a 1987 Formula 23 foot cuddy into a bowrider. Buying and Restoring Used Boats | Boating Magazine Just wanted to share for those who may not have seen it. The end result looks pretty impressive. Totally factory looking. :thumb: Seeing...
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    Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads

    Re: Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads UPDATE May 2013 - Yea, I think I should put both the month and year onto my updates, since this process may span into next year :rolleyes: Anyway, it looks like I have pulled much of the water out of the fuel bay with the couple of drainage and...
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    New Exhaust Shutters

    Re: New Exhaust Shutters Finished the installation this morning . . . The starboard engine had a bit more remnants of prior shutters, probably the originals Here is a pic of the new shutter set in place. I'm thinking that the shutters block a surge of water, but are not water tight when...
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    New Exhaust Shutters

    Re: New Exhaust Shutters Oh, OK . . . that explains the modification that you described to install them. I fired the engines up today to 'warm' the exhaust pipe couplers, etc. After running the port engine for about 10 minutes, I was able to disassemble the exhaust pipe from the y-pipe...
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    Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up

    Re: Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up UPDATE: I raised and supported the outdrive, then tied the hydraulic lines together . . . Then I removed the supports for the outdrive and monitored the trim cylinder extension length over the course of 7-8 hours. Previously, it would...
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    New Exhaust Shutters

    Re: New Exhaust Shutters UPDATE: I have not opened up the exhaust yet, since the weather has been so cold, I did not want to start the engines until danger of frosts has past. So, here we are, mid-May, and the overnight temps are now in the 40's (F). :rolleyes: I went ahead and bought the...
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    Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up

    As I'm getting the boat ready for splash day in about 2 weeks, I have noticed that the Port Outdrive does not want to stay up . . . slowly lowering itself over the course of a day or 2 :facepalm: I did some measuring over time yesterday, and it looks like the trim cylinders collaspe at about...
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    Heavy Lifting - of 33 foot boat for bottom painting

    Re: Heavy Lifting - of 33 foot boat for bottom painting SUCCESS !!! Today, I was able to lift the boat up off the blocks and set it down on another set of blocks, both bow and stern . . . Here are a few photos of the day. New stack of blocks just in front of the stern supporting blocks Now...
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    New Wheel Bearings for the Ford Explorer

    My 2004 Ford Explorer has gone through a major round of brake, tire and suspension work recently. I have a local repair shop that does a pretty good job at a decent price. I usually bring the car to him for the stuff that I'd rather not do, or just don't have the proper equipment/tools to do . ...
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    Eisenglass General Cleaning Product(s)

    My 'new' boat came with a full camper enclosure with all the associated 'eisenglass' (a.k.a. clear plastic). I managed to put the thing up this weekend . . . that only took about 1 hour !?!? :rolleyes: The Previous Owner (PO) told me that he never used the 'glass' panels and enclosure, he...
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    Looking for a 'new' boat . . .

    Re: Looking for a 'new' boat - Launch Preparations Re: Looking for a 'new' boat - Launch Preparations The only good thing about painting a boat is that it usually is an indication that you will soon get to use it . . . This weekend was a big weekend for painting the bottom of the hull and the...
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    I Found a Crack in My Seat

    Re: I Found a Crack in My Seat UPDATE: I got the seat leg from iBoats this week and finished off the seat repair this morning . . . Here is the leg installed . . . I had to shorten it by about 4" to fit under the cantilever base. The leg is about 8" inboard of the seat boundary, so I am...
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    Heavy Lifting - of 33 foot boat for bottom painting

    Re: Heavy Lifting - of 33 foot boat for bottom painting I got the extra boat stands tonight . . . so I should be able to lift the boat with decent stability.
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    NadaGuides & BUCValu differences questions ...

    Re: NadaGuides & BUCValu differences questions ... Based on my use and gained understanding of NADA versus BUC, here is what is going on . . . As you stated NADA is higher than BUC for the boat in question. . . I did similar comparison when I was looking for my Formula Sun Sport. Here is a...
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    Heavy Lifting - of 33 foot boat for bottom painting

    Hi Folks - This weekend I was sanding the hull of my 'new-to-me' boat (Formula 33 foot) in order to get ready for painting of a Barrier coat and then an Anti-fouling paint. The boat is currently on blocks and stands, the thing weighs approximately 9,000 lbs . . . So, there are 2 areas, fore...
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    Hope all our Boston

    Re: Hope all our Boston Yup, apparently it is a 20 foot boat. It took lots of gun fire and flash bangs . . . The police made it difficult for the guy to move around freely in the greater Boston area during the day on Friday . . . no public transportation, people to stay in their homes...
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    Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads

    Re: Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads Another update: I have been wanting to drill into the foam behind the fuel tank to create some open space near where I drilled through the bulkhead at the start of this 'project'. This weekend, I finally got to drilling the hole. . . There is a...
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    I Found a Crack in My Seat

    Re: I Found a Crack in My Seat - - continued from first post - - then I took a closer look at the seat cushion . . . Seems to have a crack in the wood sub-straight . . . So, it looks like a chain reaction break may have occurred at some point during the boat's life. I decided to mend the...
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    I Found a Crack in My Seat

    . . . boat seat that is . . . As I was cleaning and bleaching the cockpit and compartments yesterday, I looked under the rear seat and noticed a crack in the fiberglass base of one of the rear seats. This particular seat is a cantilever base and is part of the rear "U" shape seating. Here is...
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    Looking for a 'new' boat . . .

    Re: Looking for a 'new' boat . . . I have decided to continue this thread up to the launching and 'maiden voyage' of my 'new-to-me' boat. Over the winter I have been going through the boat and taking care of a bunch of things. I kept track of all this stuff on a spreadsheet . . . here it is...
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