http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:27:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/220187-potter-performance-wrenches-sale.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:58:29 GMT AN Wrench set, is a 7 piece from #4 through #20. They are hard coat, anodized aluminum. $99.95 Image: http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/PSI-WolfPack/PSI%20AN%20Wrenches/101_1018.jpg AN Wrench set, is a 7 piece from #4 through #20. They are hard coat, anodized aluminum.

$99.95

]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget Brad@PotterPerf http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/220187-potter-performance-wrenches-sale.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/220014-hydraulic-steering-ram-leak.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:45:33 GMT i would like to change the seal on my mayfaif steering ram and would like to know if any one ever did it before an how.is there any hardware store you can buy the seal from or where you can order a kit for it. thank you i would like to change the seal on my mayfaif steering ram and would like to know if any one ever did it before an how.is there any hardware store you can buy the seal from or where you can order a kit for it. thank you ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget kds http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/220014-hydraulic-steering-ram-leak.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219998-baja-stereo-install-mounting-question.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:24:55 GMT Hey Guys!

I am looking at upgrading the stereo in my 24ft Outlaw, there IS a system in it now, so, its pretty straightforward, but, I am not sure how to remove the existing amps from the bulkhead? [between the cabin/cockpit] the amps are mounted on the "drivers" side inside the cabin [where most people mount them] I cant get my hand "behind" the bulkead or between the cut out for the cabin door opening, so, I assume the actual panel in the cabin comes down?, any idea how?, there is an "arch" about 2 inches wide that mounts across the top of the bulkhead from side to side, it "appears" that this is what prevents the bulkhead panel from coming down, do I remove this?, how is it done?, I dont want to damage anything, or have it looked "butchered" when I am done, so, I would appreciate someone telling me the correct way to do it, Thanks in advance!

Michael ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget n20michael http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219998-baja-stereo-install-mounting-question.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219972-painting-trs-components.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:54:56 GMT Getting ready to paint the inner/outer transom assembly and the drive. Does Mercury have a special paint? IF NOT Can i use paint from my paint n body shop to perform the task-PPG? Will it hold up to the water or do i need some special paint? Getting ready to paint the inner/outer transom assembly and the drive.

Does Mercury have a special paint?

IF NOT

Can i use paint from my paint n body shop to perform the task-PPG?

Will it hold up to the water or do i need some special paint?

I am getting ready to sell them and want to keep the costs down.

Thanks SHU ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget shu-dog http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219972-painting-trs-components.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219956-engines-wont-shut-off.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:58:36 GMT Carbed 502's. Had this problem for a while just happened one day. Even bought new alternators. They are Bosch internally regulated, just a single ignition wire to them. I tried running a globe inline and also tried one way diodes inline but still run on, unplug the alternators and they shut down. Any suggestions ???

thanks for the help. ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget Dan74 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219956-engines-wont-shut-off.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219940-windscreen-material-needed.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:19:14 GMT I need some help, I have an 86 stinger 222 that I am in the process of restoring and have it apart for paint right now. The windscreen is a 1/4" molded black plexi. It has a lot of small cracks in it and just looks kinda rough. I think if I could find the right material that I could make a new one. Im having trouble finding any kind of plastic sheet. Any Ideas. Also, is there anybody that can mold the old one and create a new one for a reasonable cost ??

A link to some pictures of the project.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33433397@N02/sets/ ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget Mccafaz http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219940-windscreen-material-needed.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219907-trs-upper-housing-schematics.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:45:15 GMT Since im on a limited budget i want to swap out an empty upper housing onto my outdrive that has a worn out upper. SO Is this something i can do?? I do have some weekend warrior mechanic skills. Does anyone have the schematics for taking the upper housing apart? AND back together. Any... Since im on a limited budget i want to swap out an empty upper housing onto my outdrive that has a worn out upper.

SO

Is this something i can do?? I do have some weekend warrior mechanic skills.

Does anyone have the schematics for taking the upper housing apart? AND back together.

Any short cuts i need to know about?

Thanks SHU ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget shu-dog http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219907-trs-upper-housing-schematics.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219826-1997-volvo-penta-7-4l-swap.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:48:36 GMT I want to upgrade to MPI engine and I don't know which engines will swap. Can I swap a 496 mercruiser in and just unbolt the housing? What exactly is different on a volvo 7.4 compared to a mercruiser. ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget bentherb4 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219826-1997-volvo-penta-7-4l-swap.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219717-bronze-distributer-gear.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:13:43 GMT anybody had a problem with wearing out a distributer gear causing the engine to jump time in a 454 big block, it happen twice to me within about a 6 month spand? anybody had a problem with wearing out a distributer gear causing the engine to jump time in a 454 big block, it happen twice to me within about a 6 month spand? ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget mhydro4u@aol.com http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219717-bronze-distributer-gear.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219716-electrical-gurus-needed.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:56:54 GMT I just replaced all my gauges on my Scarab 26, and now the the motor will not run. It turns over but no spark, possibly no fuel. Is there a wiring schematic available where I can verify my connection? I know that that most of the wires coming form the motor come from the right of the dash over to... I just replaced all my gauges on my Scarab 26, and now the the motor will not run. It turns over but no spark, possibly no fuel. Is there a wiring schematic available where I can verify my connection? I know that that most of the wires coming form the motor come from the right of the dash over to the left where the ignition is. Does the power for the coil come through the volt or hour meter? Any help would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget 26Scarab502 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219716-electrical-gurus-needed.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219710-synthic-oil-non-synthic-mercruisrer-7-4-a.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:58:49 GMT Mercruiser Says To Use Their Motor Oil Does It Matter , Does The Engine Last Longer Or Perform Better I Would Like To Hear From Some Other Boat Owners Before I Put Oil In My Fresh Rebuilt 7.4 Any Help Would Be Appericated Thanks James Mercruiser Says To Use Their Motor Oil Does It Matter , Does The Engine Last Longer Or Perform Better I Would Like To Hear From Some Other Boat Owners Before I Put Oil In My Fresh Rebuilt 7.4 Any Help Would Be Appericated Thanks James ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget jimmie http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219710-synthic-oil-non-synthic-mercruisrer-7-4-a.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219704-brass-steel-freeze-plugs-7-4-mpi-mercruiser.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:36:41 GMT i just had the motor rebuilt and im wondering does in make a difference to use brass or steel freeze plugs in the motor thanks james i just had the motor rebuilt and im wondering does in make a difference to use brass or steel freeze plugs in the motor thanks james ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget jimmie http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219704-brass-steel-freeze-plugs-7-4-mpi-mercruiser.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219666-thumbs-up-dana-marine.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:31:22 GMT I would like to say that Bob at Dana marine products is a great guy to do business with . They sell an awesome exhaust system that Bob helped me with. There is not many companies that will give you their personal time to assist you with your purchase like Bob . I know there is alot of companies out... I would like to say that Bob at Dana marine products is a great guy to do business with . They sell an awesome exhaust system that Bob helped me with. There is not many companies that will give you their personal time to assist you with your purchase like Bob . I know there is alot of companies out there but check out Dana Marine. Jp ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget alecsammy http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219666-thumbs-up-dana-marine.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219651-gen-v-torque-specs.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:43:40 GMT As I hunt the web I am coming up with all kinds of answers. Some up to 20lbs difference in torques. Main caps have answers are from 90 top 110lbs, rods from 50 to 70lbs, etc, etc. I need the torque spec for a Mercruiser, Gen V, 454. Rod, mains, heads, etc, etc. Any help? As I hunt the web I am coming up with all kinds of answers. Some up to 20lbs difference in torques. Main caps have answers are from 90 top 110lbs, rods from 50 to 70lbs, etc, etc. I need the torque spec for a Mercruiser, Gen V, 454. Rod, mains, heads, etc, etc.
Any help? ]]> Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget f_inscreenname http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219651-gen-v-torque-specs.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/do-yourself-boating-budget/219625-anyone-built-custom-backseat-your-boat-help.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:34:29 GMT Anyone ever built a backseat for your boat? or have any ideas or thoughts on what I want my back seats to look like. any help would be greatly appreciated. Heres what my back seat looks like... and I want to built a totally different seat like the other pic(26 redline) but with 4 seats in the... Anyone ever built a backseat for your boat? or have any ideas or thoughts on what I want my back seats to look like. any help would be greatly appreciated.
Heres what my back seat looks like... and I want to built a totally different seat like the other pic(26 redline) but with 4 seats in the back.Let me know what yall think?(I will have someone do the upholstery of course) easy, hard, dont do it, or what to do.thanks.
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