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To me that looks like moisture that is under the gelcoat, probably moisture from dew, humidity and rain that got sucks up through the pin holes and cracks in the gelcoat. The change in temps through the days and night helps suck the moisture up in there. Once in there it breaks down the resins and c...

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Jim you make excellent points and I believe they are all correct. I completely forgot about Trailer Boat magazine, which seemed to be the sister publication of Bass and Walleye magazine. I remember them sharing many articles about performance reviews of outboard and even shared the same editors. I a...

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Thank you for sharing this very interesting project.

Q1: how do you buy 3/4-inch PVC sheet from Home Depot?

Q2: What is it called?

I searched at Home Depot. Thanks

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I used to read a magazine called "Bass and Walleye" boats; it went out of business a few years back. One of the things that I really loved about this magazine is that they did side by side comparisons of outboard engines, using the same boat hull. They would perform test on each engine and...

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Sorry to hear about your boat letting you down with the water intrusion but I doubt very seriously your hull is full of water. I would recommend NOT to drill a bunch of exploratory holes all over your boat trying to drain water from it. I would, though, buy yourself a moisture meter and test the fib...

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The original cooler was a 72-quart model.

The Igloo Marine 90-quart cooler will fit.

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The gelcoat will be fine for one week here and there and the boat on the trailer. Like you said, that is how they come from the factory.
Archie

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I understand any type of topside paint (epoxy or poly) on the bottom will require a coat of bottom paint over it to protect it from marine growth. Additionally I understand any type of topside paint will also require a coat of bottom paint just to protect it from the water and blistering. Boston Wh...

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http://baumannprops.com/ this is best propeller shop in Texas and they ship. They will want to know many details about the boat and what you are wanting to accomplish performance wise.
Archie

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That sounds like a plan, but the old paint must be removed where you plan to gelcoat. It needs to be removed passed the primer. All paint and primer must come off. I figured you probably knew that but had to say since Jim said the Gelcoat cant go over paint. I would fair, get the polyester fairing c...

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What is the condition of your hull right now. I assume you are restoring the boat. Did you do repairs to the bottom or is it mainly original gelcoat?

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Visit https://www.fgci.com . Do a search for brush-on gel coat that flows out like paint. There is absolutely nothing wrong with your thoughts on the gelcoat. You have done your research. If it were me I would do gel coat even if I was going to paint over it. Gel coat helps seal the raw fiberglass a...

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That is the perfect boat for those girls

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biggiefl watch the videos if you want to learn how props are balanced.

When you are welding repairs and grinding them there is no way to know if the blades are balanced by just looking at it. You put it on a balancer and remove metal from the back of the prop until it is balanced.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghWhcI6cjI8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPxYBbqFDxE videos about balancing boat props. When you have a prop repaired they always balance it after the repair. It is a normal part of the repair. A unbalanced prop could create vibration frequencies at different RPM....

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I think I am going to agree with Phil here on this one. I really think if you have new laminate on 1/2" wood plus 5200 liberally on the risers, that really would be plenty to hold the seat in place. 5200 is a very strong adhesive. One thing to think about is that if the punks are made with a mu...

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Your plan makes more since now. Are you planning to put the puck under the 1/2 wood? If you did that, it work work very well and would be very strong. Also attaching the wood to the deck and then the RPS to the wood is how I did that on my last boat. I made a riser with 2-inch Teak. I glued and scre...

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When you replaced the 4 by 4 foot section did you put in marine grade wood or foam? If wood then screw it down like factory and use 5200 on the bases. The WEST System method is used when there is no wood backing. I would not epoxy the wood to the deck either' use 3M5200. They make a chemical that di...

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That is a very good point about the transom.

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There are only so many classic Whalers out there that have not been restored. That front can absolutely be fixed and look brand new. May be not by an armature but by someone with professional skills. I have seen way worse boats than that sitting in the back of Orlandos Fiberglass in Kemah Texas wait...

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The hub is not supposed to ever slip. The force going WOT is way more than changing gear. Once the hub slips once it is gone forever. Have the prop shop press a new one in there for you. They are supposed to be sacrificial to save the lower unit when striking something.
Archie

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For extensive knowledge of boat repair look at the projects on this site, https://www.thehulltruth.com/ The boating board has full boat restorations with lots of details and pictures. That front damage is not common at all. But really any fiberglass boat repair is possible, if you know how to do it ...

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It looks like the bottom has been sanded down to bare fiberglass and the front is very fixable. So it all depends on how big of a project you would like. If you have fiberglassing knowledge and like the work then yes it is very doable. Does the hull have any water in it? If you could get your hands ...

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JEFE’—I hope I am as active as you when I turn 80. Hats off to you sir and happy 80th birthday. I found this at Seastar for preventive maintenance http://www.seastarsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hydraulic-steering-maintenance.pdf I have always heard that one should bleed every two years a...

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Perko makes a hinged all-round pole navigation lamp which is hinged at the base. See

https://www.perko.com/catalog/navigation_lights_under_20_meters/388/fold_down_white_all-round_light/

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Before you jump to 15 and 17 you may want to try a different 19 because I think that Laser prop is a bass boat prop with high rake and cup made for light hulls. It also may not be a good diameter for your hull weight and design. Try a MIRAGEplus 19 or ENERTIA 19. Seven on board is a lot of people; w...

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Look at the barrel nuts here http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/OEM.html#barrelNuts Just replace the barrel nuts if that is what it is. I am assuming it in on the lids to the fish box. The original barrel nuts will deteriorate over time. Use needle nose pliers to hold whats left of the end a...

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Q3: Is the vibration when the camera is shaking? That is not the prop if so.

Q4: Does it feel like it is dropping a cylinder when that happens?

I have to admit that is a wild video, but it may just be nothing. Show that video to a Mercury mechanic.
--Archie

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The deck will need to be pulled and the foam dug out. It has become common practice to not foam in aluminum tanks now. Boat shops and manufactures who are up with modern boat building trends will not foam in the tank and allow air to flow around the tank to keep it dry. If the tank is foamed in the ...

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Can you post a picture showing exactly where that crack is located?
Archie

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It may be time to have your prop worked and balanced.

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Try this
https://www.bostonwhaler.com/boat-ownership/resources/

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I really feel that Whaler has lost touch with the boats which made the Whaler name famous, the classic hulls. I actually see more restored classic Whalers around here on the water in my area than any other single new brand boat. If Whaler were to start producing some of those classic hulls they woul...

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If you are going to marine tex over it why not drill larger holes in screws holes from the pump in the sump of the boat and stick a small tube down there until it stops and see it you get any water. You can use a big syringe or bulb or something that will give you a strong suction. I would use 4200 ...

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First see if [the component of the steering that is frozen] is in the engine, the helm, or the cable. Try to remove the cable from the outboard engine. If [the cable] is frozen in the engine, the starboard cable nut will probably [will] not come completely off and the cable will not pull out. If [th...

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Actually this was not the silicone sealant but the above and below water line sealant which is exactly the same as the other colors. Boatlife LifeSeal. Its says on the front of the tube above and below line. I have been working on boat to long to make that mistake. This one https://www.amazon.com/Bo...

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Update on the motor move. I moved the motor up 2 holes putting it on the 3 lower hole. 0 0 0<--- this hole 0 I pulled the boat out onto a flat surface and remeasured after the move before I sealed it and it looks like the cavitation plate looks to be perfectly level with the bottom of the boat. So i...

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If you are looking for a boat for private charter you should look for a boat that gives the customers the comfort of maneuverability around the boat and stability of the boat. Think about the type of people who may charter. Many will have no or limited boating experience. The smaller boats will have...

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I plan to move the outboard this weekend. I borrowed a motor lift from a local fellow Whaler owner and I will move the boat to a flat surface to do the move. The transom has not been altered in an way. It is all original. I was measuring down to [the hull bottom from] the top of the plate above the ...

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Congrats on your new project. When planning your project I would set priorities with your check off list starting with safety and reliability of your trailer and boat. For example start with your trailer, outboard power and boat electrical system. For me as example when restoring a boat I end up rep...

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A 1995 Outrage 24 has a 2003 Yamaha 250 HPDI 30-inch-shaft engine. The engine is mounted at the lowest mounting position available. The person I bought the outboard from insisted on it being mounted as low as possible. Using a straight edge to get the measurement, and with the [anti-ventilation] pla...

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Holy smokes that is just not right. I noticed that the center pontoon is lower than the outer on the water. I bet that thing looks funny going 80 mph across the the lake.

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Suzuki has gained a lot of popularity around here. I hear really great things about them. Some locals are die hard Suzuki owners. People love that 300. I am thinking of getting the Suzuki 300 when I repower. I do hear problems with the Yamaha 300 but still see a lot of them around even though Suzuki...

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Pontoon boats have their purpose. I have rented them on inland lakes here in Texas and they were a blast for the kids when they were younger. They really are designed for just having fun on. They make some monster pontoons boats now and can handle incredible speeds and horse power on the back like y...

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It is very important to completely flushing and rinsing the whole boat and outboard with fresh water after each use. I say flush because i use large volumes and not high pressure on the hose to rinse off. Away to give your boat a head start is to clean it and give it a good wax before using it. This...

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Those boxes are made for ice and fish. When on the water I always have the plugs in. When the boat is pulled from the water onto a trailer, I pull the plugs to help clean and drain to fish locker. If you need to empty the fish box while on the water and the ice is melted, you can drain with the pump...

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At the time when I owned that same motor, it was 20 years ago, the OMC parts place did not carry replacement fuel hose for under the cowling. Same for the boating supply stores. I live in a big boating community near Kemah Texas. But the only place who did have small fuel lines was the auto parts st...

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https://houston.craigslist.org/bpo/d/di ... 98594.html

this is my post on craigslist

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Still have the teak RPS for sale. It needs a bottom teak piece. Comes with screws and teak screw caps. Plus 2 new teak slats. They are just extra
$80
I will post a link to the pictures
Thanks
Archie

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