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    Transom Question - 1977 Chrysler 16' Bass Pro

    My 1977 16' Chrysler Bass Pro has a transom width of 58". The thickness is 1 1/2" and is made with 3/4" plywood (x2). The vertical height is 20" and 26" wide in the center of the transom The top on each side is 7" vertical from the top of the transom and 15" wide. The transom is comprised of 3...
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    Rivet Bucking

    I have an 89 14' Lund and will be adding several rivets to the hull. Is there a critical temperature range for adding rivets to an aluminum boat? I don't want to crack the holes, due to cold metal, when riveting. The weather outside now is between 40-45 degrees F. Thanks for your replies.
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    Transom Drilling and Checking

    I've noticed some folks recommending a transom core drill to ensure that the transom is not rotted. Here are my questions. What size core drill is commonly used and what techniques are used to replace a good core? Epoxy resin? 1/4" or so Chamfer inside and out? Where are the common sites for...
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    Old Lund C-14 Question

    I've removed the wood from my son's old 1983 Lund C-14. It had rotten plywood under carpeting, which was not original, I'm quite sure. I now have new 3/4" marine grade plywood cut, sanded, and ready to install. Looking at the Lund 1983 catalog, the seats were covered with wood of some sort and...
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    Caulking Release

    Moving along with my top cap removal on a 1977 16' Chrysler Pro Bass Runner. All rivets and screws are now removed. Both sides are fully free and moveable. All four (tri-hull) corners are caulked. I have the rear starboard corner released, but the rear port is stuck in one area. I've worked at...
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    Power Trim (A-45194A13) Question

    I'm in the process of lifting my 80 HP Mercury Thunderbolt off my bass boat in order to get the cap of the boat off for floor and maybe transom repairs. I need to disconnect the hydraulic lines from the power trim pump so I can feed them out to the motor prior to lifting the motor from the boat...
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    Multiple layers of fiberglass and laminating PE resin

    When adding multiple layers of fiberglass with non-waxed resin, is it okay to add PVA to only the last layer, even though layers below may have started to cure prior to adding the PVA? I'm speaking about adding multiple (2-3) layers at the same time, working resin into each layer as I go...
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    Lift Ring Size - Thunderbolt 800

    I am trying to verify the lift ring size on my Thunderbolt 800 Mercury engine. I believe it is 1 1/2" x 16TPI, but have not found a verification of the size online. Thanks for your help.
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    1973 16' Chrysler Bass Pro - Restoration

    I have inherited a 73 16' Chrysler Bass Pro and would like information regarding the rub rail. The boat is in reasonably good condition. After sanding and prep., I would like to paint above and about 6" below the rub rail. I may replace the rub rail insert if it doesn't respond to refurbishing...
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    1995 50 HP 4 Stroke Mariner has starter problem

    1995 50 HP 4 Stroke Mariner has an intermittent starter issue. It seems that the starter does not always disengage. At least that is what we think it happening. The first time it happened, boat was towed in and marina service company said the starter was fried. A new starter was installed and...
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    1995 Mariner 50 HP 4 Stroke water discharge alarm comes on at idle speed.

    The water discharge alarma on our 1995 Mariner 50 HP 4 stroke motor comes on when using in a no wake area. Turning the motor on and back on again clears the problem for a couple of minutes in most cases. At anything above no-wake speed there does not seem to be a problem. Would this be...
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    Point Gap

    My Seloc # 1301 Johnson/Evinrude repair manual calls for a .030 point gap on my JH-23A 3HP motor. I have seen other documentation that suggests a point gap of .020. My motor runs with either, but I notice that the maximum open range on my newly installed points barely gets to .030. Any comments...
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    1968 JH-23A 3 HP Johnson Fuel Pump

    I am trying to find out if there are other fuel pump kits that might be interchangeable with 0381815 or 1388684, which I cannot find. Also, I would like to locate a pictorial blow-up of the sequence for installing pump kit parts after I get a (hopefully) kit. Otherwise, are any OEM or...
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    General Question about 2 stroke engines, Mercury in particular

    While boating to watch fireworks I noticed that almost every boat motor was a 4 stroke. Mine was too on the pontoon boat. I have a 1972 80HP Mercury Thunderbolt that is connected to a 1973 Chrysler tri-hull bass boat. I got the boat and motor (plus a duplicate salvage motor) recently in a trade...
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    Carpet Glue & Wood Sealer

    I am in the process of installing new wood seating, flooring, and carpeting in my 1988 14' Lund boat. I have marine grade plywood, glue, and carpeting and Minwax spar sealer. The glue can states that the glue should not be used over a sealer. I was told to use this sealer because it would still...
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    Carpet Glue & Wood Sealer

    I am starting to replace the carpeting, wood seating, and floor decking in my 1988 Lund 14' boat. I have the marine grade plywood, glue, and carpet, but the glue can states that it will not work if placed over a sealer. My question is: Does the marine grade plywood need to be sealed? I was told...
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