LOOSE HARDWARE
Q1: how are the stern lifting eyes connected together?
BACKSTORY
The transom lifting eyes have become loose, and now inboard and outboard eyes no longer line up. There is also play in them.
- Fig. 1. Directly overhead and downward view of lifting eyes.
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I assume that the two eyes are threaded together, but—based on my initial attempts—to unthread them is going to take a lot of persuasion. Also, I hesitate to put heat on these parts or employ a big cheater bar without being sure how this actually goes together.
FUEL-WATER SEPARATING FILTER
Q2: What is a good location on a 1997 MONTAUK 17 to install a fuel-water separating filter?
Q3: is installing a fuel-water separating filter going to produce a benefit that is worth the hassle of installing it?
- Fig. 2. Reduced size wood placement diagram from c.1994 for 17-foot hull.
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BACKSTORY
My 1996 Yamaha F50 engine tends to have problems with its carburetor, so I want to add a Yamaha-brand fuel-water separating filter. The fuel source will be two 6-gallon on-deck tanks under the RPS, and I will be manually switching the fuel line between the two tanks.
I plan to mount the filter housing above the sump on the inboard side on inner wall of the splash well. It appears from the wood diagram [see Figure 2] that there is plywood backing in that location.
TRANSOM GREEN LINE JOINT DAMAGE
Q4: what method is best to repair and restore the green line joint between the transom and the hull liner?
- Fig. 3. Green Line joint damage.
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BACKSTORY
The transom-to-hull green line is generally in good shape but has taken a little abuse from a chain rode. I'm not that concerned about the cosmetics but want to make sure it doesn't chip further and is sealed from water intrusion.