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  1. tpenfield

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    10˚F this morning on Cape Cod . . . :oops: Forecast for Sunday-Monday . . . :rolleyes: . I started up the generator yesterday to make sure it will run if needed. I might have to get the larger snowblower ready for action. :unsure: It is 55˚F in my 'shop', so I'll have to run some heat 🔥...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Quick Update . . . I got a quote on the Suzuki 300's yesterday :oops: . . . Just wondering if some of the the outboard suppliers are seeing a soft(er) market ? . . . (@Scott Danforth - any industry scuttlebutt on that ?) Also wondering how many times I have to tell the re-power shops "30...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Thank you . . . So, whalelite is aka "whaleboard"? It appears that Boston Whale has been using this material in their transoms. :unsure:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    @Scott Danforth . . . thank you for any information/ideas that you can provide. Not withstanding further discussion after the design review . . . I did find a poly-based fiberglass panel called GPO-3. I'm thinking the aspect of compression and tensile strength are what matters (?) :unsure...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Yes, I noticed that it is epoxy resin. So, epoxy to laminate it as well? What are the poly equivalents? Maybe I can look them up. :unsure: The N.A. said I was pretty much there with the calculations I've done. Maybe some minor re-work. I've left the transom area alone, figuring it would be...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Quick Update . . . I talked with the Naval Architect yesterday. He will be reviewing the bracket design next week, mostly focusing on the structural aspects. He mentioned using some "G10" in the transom . . . I guess Coosa BW26 alone does not cut it for larger outboards. Meanwhile, I'll be...
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    Swap wood panel in upholstery

    I'm not sure what this wiping off stuff is all about . . . the whole idea of the wood sealer is that it soaks into the wood. I usually just 'slobber' the stuff on and set it aside to dry out for a few days. Here some pieces to my Formula 330 all soaked with the wood sealer and set aside to...
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    Swap wood panel in upholstery

    Upholstery backing spontaneous combustion 🤔
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    Swap wood panel in upholstery

    You seem to be over thinking things. I usually just slobber the stuff on and go on the the next thing. :LOL: BTW - don't tell anybody, but I've used Thompson's Water Seal when I was out of poly or varnish.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Actually . . . there are a few 310 BR OB's listed on Boat Trader . . ...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    @alldodge . . . Here you go . . . a F-310-BR on display last fall at a boat show . . . Pricey . . . . I have not seen many on the used market (looked quite a bit last year), but maybe there will be some coming along.
  12. tpenfield

    Budget friendly MEFI 1 communication tool

    +1 for the Rinda Diacom. It usually pays for itself on the first issue of trouble/repair . . . rather than using the proverbial parts cannon. .
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    Swap wood panel in upholstery

    What ever you come up with, it will probably work fine . . . not really rocket science. I've used varnish, and I've used polyurethane. It will take a few days to dry, so plan your timing accordingly.
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    Swap wood panel in upholstery

    I know it can be hard to find the traditional oil-based paints, but this should work.
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    Looking for a part (steering pin)

    I moved this thread to the Volvo-Penta forum. . . .
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    good choice . . . IIRC, it is a more narrow beam and 22˚ hull . . . . Twin 300's
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Wow AD . . . this boat won't leave you alone. :oops:
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    Swap wood panel in upholstery

    @Lpgc It sounds like you did good . . . Finding the fastener hole patterns and other critical dimensions from rotted pieces of wood can be challenge . . . the fastener hole pattern in the boat, or other dimensions from the boat, can be helpful. Here are a couple of the more challenging jobs...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Yea, so I got 2 engine quotes today . . . Mercury and Yamaha. Still waiting on something from Suzuki.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    It would be making a modification to the insurance policy to update the engine type, HP, etc. and the agreed value. A survey would probably be needed to arrive at an agreed value. It probably won't be much more than the current agreed value, since the boat has lost value, and the new engines...
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