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Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-01-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,274
Posted By blefever

We went down to Steamboat Cove to watch them go...

We went down to Steamboat Cove to watch them go by. Heading back to the channel we went by 2 big cats pushing Sea Tow boats with a stiff rope and 2 more idling back. Man, that has to be a long...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-14-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,845
Posted By blefever

Picklenjim suggested "Specs Thinner" but I was...

Picklenjim suggested "Specs Thinner" but I was not able to find that. I tried lacquer thinner, gas, wd40, paint thinner, goo remover and other stuff. None dissolved and removed the glue. Had to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-31-2015, 12:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,486
Posted By blefever

Ing got it right. Rule of thumb is 7-1 scope,...

Ing got it right. Rule of thumb is 7-1 scope, but if just anchoring for the day and staying on the boat you can get away with less, if you drag the anchor, you're there to reset it.

The whole...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
01-25-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,485
Posted By blefever

My previous boat was on a steel trailer. We put...

My previous boat was on a steel trailer. We put the boat and trailer in salt water all the time. Just be sure to rinse well after both launch and retrieve. Salt water just rinses off, no power...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
01-18-2015, 12:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,669
Posted By blefever

Transom gasket and upper and lower swivel pins.

Transom gasket and upper and lower swivel pins.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
01-12-2015, 02:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,845
Posted By blefever

I'm replacing the transom assembly gaskets on my...

I'm replacing the transom assembly gaskets on my boat. Has anyone found something that will remove the glue that Merc used originally to glue the gasket to the housing with out removing the paint? ...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-07-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Posted By blefever

What he said. You won't use it enough and the...

What he said. You won't use it enough and the inks dry out and clog the nozzles then you use a bunch of ink running the nozzle clean function. I had one that had 5 color cartridges, $20 each and...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
01-06-2015, 01:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,222
Posted By blefever

It's the brakes you need to worry about. Maybe...

It's the brakes you need to worry about. Maybe up grade to semi-metallic pads. ;)
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
12-27-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,444
Posted By blefever

Love mine!

534861

1997 F350, 4 wheel drive, long bed crew. Totally stock. 150,000 plus miles. A 30' Baja but a lot of stuff in it and we always tow with 150 gallons in the boat and 90 gallons in the truck....
Forum: General Q & A
12-20-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,467
Posted By blefever

Not meaning to take a shot at you at all. I...

Not meaning to take a shot at you at all. I always put "As is" on anything I sell with a Bill of Sell. But then again, I don't want to take advantage of anybody and probably disclose to much for my...
Forum: General Q & A
12-20-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,467
Posted By blefever

The first red flag for me when looking at boat...

The first red flag for me when looking at boat ads is "Fresh Motors" Why would someone put that kind dollars in a boat that they were going to sell? If they did freshen the motors and all was good,...
Forum: General Q & A
11-14-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 27,134
Posted By blefever

My son has two Tahiti's in his back yard right...

My son has two Tahiti's in his back yard right now. He got both for Free, both on trailers. One is all there with a 455 olds and Berkeley pump, the other has a pump but no motor. Both could be...
Forum: General Q & A
11-11-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 27,134
Posted By blefever

1975 Wriedt Stinger

This is a 1975 Wriedt Stinger. I paid $2500 for it. 460 Ford, Berkeley 12jc. Boat was in great shape. All I did was clean it up a bit run run the heck out of it. Jet boats are all over the place...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-30-2014, 01:30 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 22,239
Posted By blefever

As poster #9, I do agree with you that there are...

As poster #9, I do agree with you that there are a lot of other tests that can be done and tell you a lot more about a motor. You sound knowledgeable and competent.

The point I was trying to make...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-29-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 22,239
Posted By blefever

IMO......... The only real way to know the...

IMO......... The only real way to know the condition of a motor is a leak down and maybe oil analysis, but a leak down is a must if you really want to know the condition. Sure, start the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-28-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,223
Posted By blefever

Smile 531675 I use a Dewalt 7" polisher...

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I use a Dewalt 7" polisher variable speed, tops out at 1750. Foam pad to polish and finish up with terry cloth pad.

Never had an issue, but I would listen to Glass Dave.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-27-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,223
Posted By blefever

If properly installed, you shouldn't need...

If properly installed, you shouldn't need anything. I've buffed mine with no problem.
Forum: General Q & A
10-16-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,192
Posted By blefever

A Shop Vac is your friend.

A Shop Vac is your friend.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-30-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,537
Posted By blefever

Thank you ezstriper. This is for sure one of...

Thank you ezstriper. This is for sure one of those jobs I want to get right the first time. "The things we'll do for our boats" :)
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-29-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,537
Posted By blefever

This is what I got, but on the back of the can it...

This is what I got, but on the back of the can it says "for metal only" but its not real clear because following that is instructions for how to apply it. So it could be that the "for metal only"...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-21-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,537
Posted By blefever

"A clean and dry bilge is a happy bilge" I want...

"A clean and dry bilge is a happy bilge" I want a happy bilge and that is why I'm doing all this work. Thank you to everyone who replied. All good help.
Forum: Baja
09-21-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By blefever

Thanks, that seems to be the preferred choice.

Thanks, that seems to be the preferred choice.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-17-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,537
Posted By blefever

Wow, great response and advice. It sounds like...

Wow, great response and advice. It sounds like Rustoleum is it, with hardener. Thanks to everyone.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-16-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,537
Posted By blefever

Bilge coating?

Bilge coating?

I have a '99 Outlaw. Can anyone tell me what coating the factory used in the bilge? I'm re-doing mine and would like to use the same stuff, unless there is something better...
Forum: Baja
09-16-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By blefever

Bilge coating?

I have a '99 Outlaw. Can anyone tell me what coating the factory used in the bilge? I'm re-doing mine and would like to use the same stuff, unless there is something better someone can tell me...
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