First year Cafe questions
12-13-2012, 02:29 PM
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Good advise
This is very true and common - I bet its got a rotten stringer if the hole isn't thru-bolted on the tab
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Capt Greg
Check for moisture around the Tabs. The Jig wasn't accurate in a few early boats and caused some issues.
I thought it was EARLY Cafe's with the Notch, but I could be wrong.
Not sure on what the boat looksl like but if it's got a trailer I'd say 35-40 depending on how ORIGINAL it is.....
I thought it was EARLY Cafe's with the Notch, but I could be wrong.
Not sure on what the boat looksl like but if it's got a trailer I'd say 35-40 depending on how ORIGINAL it is.....
12-13-2012, 02:54 PM
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Do you guys realize how many boats have that lag bolt into the stringer?
Everyone of the ones I've pulled the k planes off or put on.
Pretty unfair to say it has rotted stringer over that. Transom must be rotted to since the drain plug insert just has a couple screws holding it in right?
Granted if not sealed properly it can be an issue but I wouldn't go in assuming the worst
Everyone of the ones I've pulled the k planes off or put on.
Pretty unfair to say it has rotted stringer over that. Transom must be rotted to since the drain plug insert just has a couple screws holding it in right?
Granted if not sealed properly it can be an issue but I wouldn't go in assuming the worst
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12-18-2012, 08:32 PM
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I had an 87 withe TRS and 540s I didnt notice porpuse at all. I did put tabs down a bit bring the transome up but other then that i loved it. Lil red ran to Blockk with my self and a couple other on the Cafe. Im not going to say it was 8's but a sold 4 maybe 5 here or there. Ran great no issues flew level landed soft. if i didnt need to sell i woudlnt have. On issue was the danm oil pressure gauge what a mess! good luck. Chris is a great guy not to beat a dead horse. Has done my self and many OSO'ers and NE guys many times rite.
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-Mike
12-20-2012, 07:19 PM
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Sean
Sean - Only two boats listed under your screen name? What is the world coming to? LOL Hope all is well buddy!
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12-21-2012, 09:54 AM
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haha - yes. that's what happens when you add 2 daughters... you must subtract boats...it's the new math. for the record, i do have 3 boats though - i havent added the sea ray...i'm too ashamed. 
happy holidays to you and your family.
happy holidays to you and your family.
12-21-2012, 07:47 PM
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Sean
Thanks, best wishes for happy holdays for you and your family as well.
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