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Sharpie243 replied to the thread 68 Offshore restoration.

Did some resistance checking, over 100 ohm between block and lower housing, but didn't find any sources to send power in-between (only...

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Fj40fiji replied to the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer.

It’s not sturdy enough for serving the drive on it, but it keeps it of the ground for storage. I may brace it up a little, it’d be nice...

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Fj40fiji replied to the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer.

Before I pulled the drive yesterday, I recycled one of my forward decks into this stand:
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Fj40fiji replied to the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer.

So I went to pull the engine at a buddy’s house using his gantry. It was about 10” short of clearing the transom, so I couldn’t remove...
Jul 13, 2025
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Fj40fiji replied to the thread I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer.

I don’t see anything that looks like evidence of that. There is an aluminum bracket the holds up a piece of 3/8” ply wood that makes the...

Jul 13, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Gauges don't work.

check the grounds to the gauges. normally the grounds are daisy chained to the ground buss check the power to the gauges. normally...

Jul 13, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread What is this!!??.

your transducer is most likely what you found under the motor if 3M goo fixed your leak, then the manifold gasket wasnt intact.

Jul 13, 2025
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kccrow reacted to IslandExplorer's post in the thread 1983 Starcraft Rivet Work of Art with Like.

That rivet job really is something. If that's the worst then she's definitely saveable without too crazy much effort like the guys...

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kccrow replied to the thread 1983 Starcraft Rivet Work of Art.

That's definitely reassuring and gives me confidence in making the repairs. I'll probably have to hire the services of an old boss of...

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Scott Danforth replied to the thread Decided to replace the decking.

the plastic washer is a galvanic isolator between the stainless fastener and aluminum. get garolite washers from McMaster Carr the...

Jul 13, 2025
IslandExplorer replied to the thread 1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration.

Thanks, trying not to get lost in the details and just keep the project moving ahead. And it's funny you say that about the white paint...

Jul 13, 2025
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Volvo penta sx.

look at this fitting specifically (circled in red). is that fitting in perfect shape? is seal item #8 intact? is your power...
Jul 13, 2025
kbait replied to the thread Evinrude big twin 40.

Use omc premium blend or older type c in your electric shift gearcase..

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soarb1 replied to the thread 1985 Mercury Black Max oil alarm >3k RPM.

Yeah, looking at the factory parts diagram for the serial number range that covers this motor, it lists 3 potential options. Not sure...

Jul 13, 2025
IslandExplorer reacted to BWR1953's post in the thread 1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration with Like.

Good work so far! I've seen a lot of very large boats with actual engine rooms that have the engines painted gloss white. Supposedly...

Jul 13, 2025

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