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Forum: Projects and Customisations 05-04-2024, 12:27 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
As I said before I’m not a glass guy so I can’t...

As I said before I’m not a glass guy so I can’t help much here but I would use marine grade plywood as it ensures that there are no voids in its layers. Don’t use pressure treated wood as it won’t...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 05-03-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
You ground down more than most including the...

You ground down more than most including the factory would do. Time to rebuild.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 04-30-2024, 02:02 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
All I can say is Ouch!

All I can say is Ouch!
Forum: Projects and Customisations 04-21-2024, 05:26 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Eucerin location. Baby powered can help prevent...

Eucerin location. Baby powered can help prevent this along with the things you mentioned.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 04-18-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 107
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Posted By mmwjr
Gutted! What type of material do you plan to use...

Gutted! What type of material do you plan to use for the rebuild, wood or a composite?
Forum: Projects and Customisations 04-06-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
I’m not a glass guy so other than having a...

I’m not a glass guy so other than having a professional do it I can’t recommend more.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 04-05-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
The crack probably formed from transom flexing...

The crack probably formed from transom flexing due to rot. The hardest part of opening it up from the outside is reglassing the transom so that stress cracks don’t occur allowing water to seep in. ��
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-30-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
Looks good and sturdy.

Looks good and sturdy.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-28-2024, 08:17 PM
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Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
I would cut out the well before cutting the...

I would cut out the well before cutting the transom.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-24-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
No air flow is required but I would go with the...

No air flow is required but I would go with the 1/4 gap so if there is any movement of the tank it’s not rubbing against the stringer. Most time I have seen expanding foam used to fill the gap but if...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-24-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
Sounds good.

Sounds good.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-24-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
Not sure that possible, on boats water has a...

Not sure that possible, on boats water has a tendency to get into most places. Best thing IMO is to provide drainage from under the tank to the back where the bilge pump can remove it.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-24-2024, 12:13 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
Regarding the fuel tank installation you need to...

Regarding the fuel tank installation you need to leave access to the hose connections and fuel gauge sender as these go bad over time and require replacement.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-22-2024, 11:57 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
Hard to say but you may not need it.

Hard to say but you may not need it.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-22-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
The thru hull with black flaps are self bailing...

The thru hull with black flaps are self bailing drains that allow water to exit but the flap prevent water from entering. The threaded hole at the very bottom center of the transom is the garboard...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-20-2024, 11:20 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
Nice looking boat. Yes starting your own thread...

Nice looking boat. Yes starting your own thread is preferred to keep from mixing things up with others.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-20-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
Wow, down to the bones. Very nice work.

Wow, down to the bones. Very nice work.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-18-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
A air filter and cover attach to the outer holes....

A air filter and cover attach to the outer holes. I would get a manual for this engine to help if I was you. Also try Googling some of your projects can provide good detail videos on the engine
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-18-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
This is an outboard engine and the cooling system...

This is an outboard engine and the cooling system self drains when the engine is upright so no need for antifreeze. The lower unit which contains the dog clutch to select from forward/neutral/reverse...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-18-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
They are the inlets of the carburetors so yes...

They are the inlets of the carburetors so yes required.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-18-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
Going back to the second to last picture. Are you...

Going back to the second to last picture. Are you referring to the three large holes with the metal plates in them? If so they are the throttle bores that regulate the amount of air into the engine.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-17-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
If the starter didn’t attempt to turn try...

If the starter didn’t attempt to turn try removing it and connect it directly to the battery to see if it turns.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-16-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
No idea what the holes are for. Yes the lower...

No idea what the holes are for. Yes the lower unit needs to be filled with gear lube. Did the wire start smoking by just being connected or when you tried to start the motor? No ground only battery...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-15-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
Yes the blue hose is the fuel supply. The plastic...

Yes the blue hose is the fuel supply. The plastic tank suggests it is equipped with oil injection instead of using premix. Not sure what photo you are referring to with 3 holes. To run it you need to...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-13-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,544
Posted By mmwjr
A cherry picker will always come in handy, only...

A cherry picker will always come in handy, only potential issue is having a place to store it but since the leg extensions come off it’s not to bad. One battery will do fine but having a second...
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