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  1. 400resto

    Tinted thick Plexiglass defect removal

    Anybody seen this material in their boat (cabin door, storage compartments) I believe its a plexiglass which has oxidized. Looking to get some feedback before i take an abrasive to it and attempt to restore. Thanks
  2. 400resto

    Likely cause of compression loss in cylinder 1

    There was an exhaust manifold leak. It’s been fixed. I’ll check on the other possibilities. Thank You
  3. 400resto

    New to boating, first restoration

    i replaced about 1/2 the deck before new boat carpet and when doing so i knocked on the stringers, sounded fine. motor mounts solid and fasteners in place as they should. I did have these things checked by a professional mariner/mechanic out of San Diego. I’ve hired him on two separate occasions...
  4. 400resto

    Likely cause of compression loss in cylinder 1

    Hello, I have only 30% compression in cylinder 1 of a four cylinder Mercruiser 3.0L 140hp 181 cid motor. ‘88 Celebrity I was hoping a Cylinder Head Kit (Valves+Springs+Seals+Locks) could solve this problem or is the more expensive route of a New Cylinder Head (Direct Fit) is best. Or maybe im...
  5. 400resto

    New to boating, first restoration

    New bimini top up, another angle. guide rails carpeted
  6. 400resto

    New to boating, first restoration

    Yep; im in Arizona. Boat is trailered when not in the water for the day. never stored wet.
  7. 400resto

    New to boating, first restoration

    im sure they wouldn’t; haha. lucky me
  8. 400resto

    New to boating, first restoration

    The previous owner put a bottom paint on it that was real ruff and ugly. i removed all of it by stripping it. got down to the gelcoat only with 180 then up to a 400 grit. then i applied the new coats of paint.
  9. 400resto

    New to boating, first restoration

    nope everything was solid. Celebrity was known for making structurally solid boats
  10. 400resto

    New to boating, first restoration

    LEGEND OU=offer up GW=goodwill AAP=advance auto parts OS=old stock (already owned) •Fresh bottom paint after old paint was removed •decals removed Fresh hull & midstripe paint ( oOps shelf SW) •Top gel coat removed oxidation & teak wood. Filled screw holes, wet sanded all non painted gel coat...
  11. 400resto

    New to boating, first restoration

    1989 Celebrity OMC 3.0 bought for $400 it wasnt running. i redid everything, upgraded too. 8 months solo when i had some free time.
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