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  1. kramerpage

    My Rotten Lady

    So I've been thinking, frettin, and some doing. Love it. The steering console is finally finished and has been tested. I mounted all gauges and switches and sealed with resin. I removed the Speedometer and installed a stereo in the same hole. Worked on looming wiring. The Bluetooth radio is a...
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    My Rotten Lady

    Well I got two more coats on the console. The last one having wax in it. I'm happy with the look of it. Now I'm trying to engineer a new helm support. The Teleflex bracket I purchased required a 3 1/4 inch hole to be cut. I did not feel the substrate would be strong enough with that much...
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    My Rotten Lady

    Well you know how opinions go... I guess I was intimidated. There intentions were good. They are really a group of great guys. I've painted a drive with Rustoleum spray and it lasted several years. I got it... Well I got bored and drove out to work on the console. My brother talked me into...
  4. kramerpage

    My Rotten Lady

    Well it was thick as a dime..lol So I took your advice and sanded it sown with 220 grit. Im waiting on a new shipment from US Composites so Im at a stand still. My desired finish is not a smooth finish but rather a knocked down stipple look as the original one was. I achieved the look I desired...
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    My Rotten Lady

    Hi WOG Ill have to look into the glass bubbles since I don't have any and my local West Marine is closed for the ENTIRE month....Didn't even bother to put a sign on the door but its on their phone recording. So I did some sanding and ended up with a non perfect substrate and decided I was...
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    My Rotten Lady

    I talked to the third generation owner of Insta Trim Company which used to be called Boat Leveler Company today on the phone. I was in search of a rocker switch plate trim cover since mine was cracked and faded. He had them for 16.00 but insisted he send it out at no charge since I told him I...
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    My Rotten Lady

    Got some more work on the steering console last night. I got the interior tabbing completed so it should be good and strong. Im kinda stuck on how to complete the rounded corners thou. I used 1708 on the interior since I have a boat load of it and its easier to work with. I used CSM and then...
  8. kramerpage

    My Rotten Lady

    Here is where I'm at now. Gauge face has csm and cloth. I used 19 ounces of resin for just that.. Like 18 x 20 area. That's a lot.
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    My Rotten Lady

    Well my progress has been slow at best due to a family member had a stroke, but I did manage to get a little done over the holiday. I'm wondering what the plan for lay up would be... Do you cut panels of CSM and cloth for each side and do a side at a time? Then cover the edges last? I did round...
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    1989 4.3L Alpha drive maintenance / inspection

    My marina has the entire sterndrive and engine at their shop. They give a discount to winter work projects. This drive has never given me issues in the 14 years Ive owned it. My question is this. How invasive do you get to "freshen up" a sterndrive? Leave well enough alone? This is a freshwater...
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    86 Sea Ray Restoration [Splashed Oct 2017]

    Hey that's Looking GOOD! I would suggest from my experience to place bolts in all your threaded holes to make them easier the chase when your finished. The water hose brass fitting can be tapped up leaving the last couple threads then screw it in. Here is mine. Keep up the great progress. You...
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    My Rotten Lady

    Well The weather in Columbus has been warm and rainy so I thought I would continue as long as I can with special projects. The 3M 90 worked wonderful. Its quick and painless. Two base coats with 8 minutes between each coat and the final coat 3 minute tack time at 76 degrees seamed to be the...
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    My Rotten Lady

    Well I figured out the radius issue by using some scrap wall protectant covering. It stapled up nice and didn't crack. Next I need to cut and glue 2 inch foam. Im going to try 3M 90 for that and try to cut foam with an electric filet knife. I hope it works out since I haven't tried...
  14. kramerpage

    My Rotten Lady

    Well here is the donor console. Boy is it rough. As you can see in the picture above the project boat is in a little better shape. BUT. One wrong move and it will crack as did the one below. You have to have access to this area for wiring purposes and to do so you must REMOVE the steering wheel...
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    My Rotten Lady

    How can I make a new steering helm console? Mine is so brittle it cracks if you stare really hard at it. My duplicate donor boat console is the same way. here is a picture of it. I can get close ups if needed. Thank you
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    1989 4.3L Mondo alternator 55 amp repair / replace / freshen up / wow

    Well I have 1400 hrs on my alternator and thought as the cold winds blow. I should freshen her up. So I took it to Hite Rebuild to get it done. Thankfully I asked how much first. They quoted 187.00. I said I can buy a new factory Mercruiser one for that. So I headed out the door. This place did...
  17. kramerpage

    My Rotten Lady

    Well I had a little time this past weekend to get some work done. I filled the motor mount curve that beds into the hull and I glassed the bolster pieces and installed the mounting studs. Hope to continue Christmas eve. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF MY FELLOW IBOATS FOLKS...
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    My Rotten Lady

    Well Im moving slowly ahead but not as slow as the USPS. I guess its a bad time of year to be ordering boat stuff. The textile factory is shut down for Christmas for two weeks. So I have manufactured the new wood backers and cup holder witch had to be redesigned since I wanted the extra large...
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    4.3L 807166A3 Water Shutter Replacement question/issue

    I replaced my water shutters last night and I'm not happy with the results. I sanded the interior area around the old shaft hole. Then cleaned with throttle cleaner and applied a thin coat of molly assembly lube. My issue it that one of them doesn't always freely close. It gets hung up on its...
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    My Rotten Lady

    Starting my interior refresh. I found rotten wood. Wow I just couldn't believe it. LOL Ordered all the components and awaiting delivery. This weekend I will begin plywood frame / backer construction.
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