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    Need some questions answered please.

    I know this is not a resto thread but i need some help, I'm 20 I restored my first boat last summer 1979 Tempest 18' 120 I/O Mercruiser (transom, stringers, and deck), now i have just purchased my second boat. Its a 2011 Bayliner 175 thats right 2011 so i know this doesn't fit in with the resto...
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    Repairing gelcoat spidercracks

    Hello everyone I am in the process of restoring my 79 Tempest the Grunt work is all done (earlier this summer) transom, stringers,floor now its time for paint and interior, i absolutly hate the color of the boat, so i am going to paint it this winter but i see lots of spidercracks all over the...
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    Sound Proofing HELP

    Hello everyone, i completed my transom, stringers and floor restoration this summer and have been enjoying the boat for about a month and a half now. my only real problem is with the noise. I used sheets of pink Home Depot foam for flotation under the floor and i mean i STUFFED it under there, (...
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    Mercruiser 120 Help

    Hey guys i have a 79 Tempest 18' with a mercruiser I/O 120 in it, then engine runs strong and i have been using it all summer with no issues ( new starter, alternator, full tune-up. But the engine sounds a bit iffy at full RPM (about 4100) so this winter im gonna yank her out and do a full...
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    Need Help ASAP

    OK everyone i have a 79 Tempest 18 Foot with a Mercruiser 120 I/O about 2 months ago i did the stringers, transom and floor. now i completly sealed the floor and bilge box, BUT when i got to excited (seen light at the end of the tunnel) i finished everything 100% sealed up perfect, i did not add...
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    Mercruise Shift Cable adjustment

    OK guys Ive been running the boat now for a couple weeks with some minor problems, i did the transom, stringers and floor earlier this summer so these last few weeks have been enjoyment, anyways i have a 79 tempest with a mercruiser 120 I/O my throttle was messed when i bought the boat so a...
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    Merc cruiser throttle HELP!

    ok guys i have a couple pics of my throttle control the P.O took it apart and gave it to me like this now im about 10 mins away from splashdown doing a final check and i have throttle control, straight forward and throttle straight back, the button is not spring loaded i have an extra spring i...
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    Cant install outdrive PLEASE HELP!!!

    I have done the transom, stringers and motor mount on my 79 tempest. its a mercruiser 4cyl I/O we had a marina install a new gimbal bearing and outdrive water pump. ive been trying to install the outdrive for 3 days straight like 12 hour days of fighting and somthing just wont work with me. i...
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    Tempest?

    Hey everyone been lurking the forums for a couple of months now and i cant find any info on Tempest boats are they a common boat? i would like to find out what model boat i have all i know is its an 18ft tempest with a mercruiser 120HP I/O no idea what model or anything else i would just like to...
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    Stringers got WET?!?!

    Hey everyone im still working away on my Tempest resto haven't had a lot of time to work on it but 2 weekends ago i got the stringers cut and pl'ed in place i glassed them all in on a very hot Sunday and went out Monday to see how it was all going and the glass was still wet and had more air...
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    1.5oz CSM Transom/Stringers?

    OK here is the deal guys my 18 foot 79 tempest had only 1, maybe 2 layers of 1.5oz csm over the transom and stringers before i ripped it all out i took it to the fiberglass guy at the local marina to confirm it was only csm with no roven or anything like that. He confirmed and then told me if i...
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    Help Me Please

    Sorry to start another thread i cant for the life of me find my last one? heres my question PLEASE help a newbie out. This is the MAT that i have, i was planing on using 1 layer for tabbing on the transom followed by one complete cover on the transom, followed by one layer to tab the stringer...
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    Material HELP!

    Alright guys i need to start a new thread here for the materials i need, i have a 79 Tempest 18ft this is my first boat resto i have everything ripped out of the boat and ground clean (stringers, transom) now what i need to know is what fiberglass materials i need to order? i need to know what i...
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    79 Tempest Full Resoration

    I would like to say Hi to everyone here on the forum, its an amazing place to find great information on everything to do with boating. I have learned tones and I've only been around for about a week! I am a third year mechanic apprentice 20yrs old and I just bought my first boat Sunday March...
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