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Forum: Cigarette
08-12-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,483
Posted By bentherb4

Curious about the results of this work? Anything...

Curious about the results of this work? Anything yet?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-16-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,296
Posted By bentherb4

Reprogramming ECMS

I have used a guy in California for the Mercruiser ECMS. I have a 1996 302 efi that I need to program and I can't find anyone yet, just wondering if someone knows... Seems like these engines have...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-12-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By bentherb4

Twin 350 MPI magnums rebuilt to 383 strokers

I have done this a couple of times with great results, but this time I am not able to get the full power because I can't do anything with the timing. On the last boat when I set my total advance...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-05-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,133
Posted By bentherb4

Four Winns Unlimited U-17 duoprop

I'm sure there aren't a ton of people running these, but maybe a few?? I purchased this blown up and stored outside for a period of years. I completely restored the boat and am just starting to...
Forum: Wanted
08-18-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,582
Posted By bentherb4

WTB 28 to 38 rotted

I am looking for a hull that is in need of being completely rebuilt. The more rot the better, as the entire boat will be gutted for this project. Must be a V bottom stepped or not stepped. I am...
Forum: Wanted
03-19-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 516
Posted By bentherb4

Aluminum exhaust sbc

I am looking for aluminum exhaust manifolds that will bolt up to a volvo penta riser. It's a small block chevy 350 but the risers are at a totally different angle. I can't find anything aluminum...
Forum: Swap Shop
01-17-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,910
Posted By bentherb4

Can you send me pics of the exhaust package? My...

Can you send me pics of the exhaust package? My email address is [email protected]
Forum: Powerquest
01-17-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 113,224
Posted By bentherb4

Aaaaahh in a slower economy, maybe us little guys...

Aaaaahh in a slower economy, maybe us little guys could have scored some deals. Instead, it's still cheapest to go shopping on Ebay.
Forum: Swap Shop
10-14-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,047
Posted By bentherb4

Please email me pictures of these 2 drives. I am...

Please email me pictures of these 2 drives. I am interested in both drives if they are both the same.
Forum: General Q & A
08-17-2011, 12:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 48,201
Posted By bentherb4

1st boat 1 set JL audio VR 6.5 components + 1...

1st boat 1 set JL audio VR 6.5 components + 1 set infinity coaxials + 2x 12" W6s custom sealed box powered by 1000/1 and 300/4. This system sounds awesome, but the VRs are not indestructible....
Forum: Swap Shop
07-25-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 513
Posted By bentherb4

Bravo

Selling a lower Bravo off a 1988. It has been sitting for about 5 years but is in good working condition. Drive was making noise and was tore down and never reassembled. Also have the upper...
Forum: Powerquest
11-12-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 26,532
Posted By bentherb4

Bowkers fiberglass cut the strakes off of a 260 a...

Bowkers fiberglass cut the strakes off of a 260 a few years ago. I believe it was a 2001 and the boat handled the same and there was minimal gain. I think it was like 1mph on GPS but the boat was...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
11-09-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,164
Posted By bentherb4

Unless you went crazy with hammers and chisels...

Unless you went crazy with hammers and chisels the filler wont let loose and you will get a good bond. If it's not smooth enough just sand it or grind it. You can blast it with an air nozzle to see...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
11-09-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,335
Posted By bentherb4

We see a lot of boats blister under the trailer...

We see a lot of boats blister under the trailer bunks, so using a heavy carpet is probably going to stay wet too long. Router your new bunks so the carpet doesn't wear through on the edges. We put...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-09-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,639
Posted By bentherb4

1997 Volvo Penta 7.4L swap

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...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
11-27-2006, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,960
Posted By bentherb4

Re: What type of plywood?

I don't know what pvc board is but I use a plastic board and it's as strong as plywood. It's also just a touch lighter. It's made in Grand Rapids and is sold in 4x8 sheets. I usually get 3/4" for...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
11-23-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,960
Posted By bentherb4

Re: What type of plywood?

Several companies are making composite board similar to starboard but at about half the cost. I would only use wood to save money. Otherwise composite is the way to go. Glue sticks to this stuff...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
11-20-2006, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,034
Posted By bentherb4

Re: How to remove bottom paint?

What is the difference between soda and sand blasting? Does soda blasting put that same amount of dust into the air?
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
11-18-2006, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,623
Posted By bentherb4

Re: what paint for engine comp

Make certain that whatever you use is chemical resistant. You can wash Awlgrip with acetone and it will not harm the finish. We have a boat at the shop now that we Awl Gripped the bilge in 8 years...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
11-18-2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 58,557
Posted By bentherb4

Re: Transom rot! Looks like a long winter for me!

Regular exterior grade plywood is what we always use. We use vinylester unless the boat is kevlar or built with epoxy. Transoms usually only rot because manufacturers send them out of the factory...
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