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  1. tpenfield

    Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement

    Re: Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement Winter Update: I removed the foam from the rear of the fuel tank today. The weather had been quite cold over the past few days, so some of the foam that was holding water was actually frozen. I found that the water seemed to have penetrated parts of the...
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    Happy New Year to the entire iBoats community

    Just sitting back reflecting on the past year . . . and thought to extend my well wishes to everyone here on iBoats for a happy and productive 2014. Happy New Year !!! :)
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    Windoze 8 On a MicroSoft Surface RT

    Yea, I got the Admiral a Surface RT for Christmas in hopes that it will replace her aging netbook. The interface and touch screen are really cool and we set up the email with no troubles . . . But then we tried to download some "Apps" and it appeared that we needed to apply some 'updates' to...
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    Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement

    Re: Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement Hi Scott: The areas along side the fuel tank are basically 'cavities' in the structure to accommodate storage compartments that are part of the cockpit assembly. However the storage compartments do not come in contact with the stringer support structure...
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    Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement

    Re: Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement Yup, I am happy to be catching it now. I compare/contrast this boat to my previous boat. I *think* the bulkhead on that boat had some issues when I bought it (at 13 years used), yet I did not discover it until it had really rotted out and spread its 'joy'...
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    Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement

    Re: Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement Yea, the 'water' tank is in the bow and it is made of plastic. So, that is probably the major difference between the SS and the PC models. I had some problems with its location since it is in a 'pocket' with no way for water to drain (see pic below)...
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    Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement

    Re: Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement I have been thinking about the two 'discoveries' that I made while cutting out the bulkhead on Sunday. (1) Bare wood on the hidden side of the bulkhead . . . and . . . (2) the void in the foam on the port side, up against the bulkhead. These 2 issues...
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    Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement

    Re: Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement I started out the day by adding some support to the hull below the work area. . . There are all kinds of electrical wiring, plumbing and fuel lines that run across and over this bulkhead. Removing all of this stuff would be seemingly impossible. . . So...
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    Formula 330SS Bulkhead Replacement

    Hi Folks: I have been 'monitoring' high levels of moisture in the main bulkhead of my Formula 330SS over the past year, as documented in this thread that I started at the time >>> Link: http://forums.iboats.com/boat-restor...ds-584200.html Despite my efforts, the moisture levels have not come...
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    Christmas Comes Earlier Every Year . . .

    Re: Christmas Comes Earlier Every Year . . . Now that Thanksgiving has passed, I guess it is OK to start with Christmas decorations, etc. My crew did not waste any time. Not long after the leftover turkey hit the refrigerator, the crew wanted me to set up the Christmas tree so they could...
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    Happy Thanksgivukkuh !!!

    Thanksgiving and Hanukkuh overlap for the first time ever . . . won't happen for another 70,000 years (so I'm told :noidea: ) Best wishes to all for a Happy Thanksgiving.
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    1969 Mercury 7.5 Fuel Pump . . .

    Re: 1969 Mercury 7.5 Fuel Pump . . . A quick update, since I like to post the resolutions to the problems that I encounter . . . I have the engine back at my home and have taken the fuel pump apart. I found a crack in the diaphragm as show in the picture below. I was expecting to find a...
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    Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads

    Re: Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads End of Season Update: I decided to button things up last May, so I could actually use the boat during the summer months. So, I did a check of the moisture levels in the structure this past weekend prior to covering the boat for winter in order...
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    Some Milky Oil from the Outdrive . . .

    Re: Some Milky Oil from the Outdrive . . . Another update . . . found it !!! :rolleyes: Drive shaft seal . . . Pretty green oil in the port side bellows when I removed the outdrives just now. Port side pictured above. The starboard drive looked fine. I guess I'll be reading up on...
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    Some Milky Oil from the Outdrive . . .

    Re: Some Milky Oil from the Outdrive . . . Quick Update: I did my outdrive pressure test this morning. . . I did what I would call an "in place" pressure test by disconnecting the oil line from the gear oil reservoir and fitting my pressure test equipment to the hose. I figured that this would...
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    Some Milky Oil from the Outdrive . . .

    When I did a quick check of the outdrive oil condition after hauling the boat out for the season, I noticed that the port side engine was a bit 'milky'. The starboard engine was fine. So today, I drained the oil from the port outdrive ( still installed on the boat ). The first ounce or two of...
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    Closed Cooling System Pressure Test . . .

    I have been loosing a small amount of coolant on the closed cooling systems of my engines this season. Not a lot of coolant loss, but enough to be adding a few ounces every other outing, etc. Here are the engines with the SJE 'Full' closed cooling systems, which I have found to be awesome for...
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    USCG now re-assigning MIC codes . . .

    I recently downloaded the latest copy of the U.S. Coast Guard's MIC (Manufacturer Identification Code) database. . . and happened to notice that the USCG has started to re-assign codes (that 3 alpha code that begins the HIN number) I found this 'new' company not too far from me . . . Danalevi...
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    Recent Article on Boat Construction Materials, etc . . .

    I happened to come across this recent article in Boating magazine that discusses various aspects of boat construction, including, backing/substrate materials, woven versus 'knitted' fabrics, kevlar, carbon fiber, resins, and core materials. The article is geared towards someone considering a...
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    No Need for Tools and Service Manuals . . .

    I was cruising down the Automotive aisles at Walmart yesterday and took notice of all the things that you can get to 'fix' your engine. It seems like no matter what is wrong with it, there is something you can just 'pour in' to fix it. I guess the garage full of tools, all the service manuals...
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