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« Last post by RickK on April 28, 2024, 12:42:05 PM »
My experience with the bottom paint on my Explorer was no stripper could touch it. I ended up getting it sand blasted off. An experienced sand blaster knows how to adjust the pressure so not to hurt the gelcoat. Another option is to get it blasted with walnut shells (Seems easier to find in the North). My boat lives on a trailer, so I didn't think about a barrier. I used Petit Vivid and it came out nice. Be careful about using Copper in the paint - not good for the marine environment.
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« Last post by Scode68 on April 28, 2024, 11:47:57 AM »
I'm looking for some advice on the bottom paint on my 2001 215. It looks chunky and ruff so I think it should be stripped/sanded down and repainted with anti-fouling paint. I'll have to get a picture posted. - Do I need to remove all of the paint including the barrier paint?
- What stripper plays well with gel coat?
- Its going into a slip so what barrier and bottom paint would you recommend?
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« Last post by Duffy1470 on April 27, 2024, 06:53:58 PM »
Is the liner bonded to the hull side on early 70s 19-6? Also, is it tabbed to the floor? Just started a project. Already itchy.
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« Last post by Mfolsom on April 27, 2024, 08:34:25 AM »
I found a gas tank that fits. I met the owner of Towboatus in Chattanooga and he had it posted on FB Marketplace for $75. The tank dropped right in and the fill hole lined up with where the old one came in. Now I have to dig that old hose out and replace it.
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« Last post by RickK on April 27, 2024, 06:27:16 AM »
I see. If it was me I would measure from the pivot point on the motor to the top of the cowling to get the clearance needed for full tilt. This guy built his extension 36" and has twin 350 Yamahas on it. He also added a jackplate to be able to tweek how the boat runs. He gets 50+ mph out of her. https://www.community.boatbuildercentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=510075#p510075
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« Last post by jswd32 on April 26, 2024, 11:18:53 AM »
Hi Rick,
I would of loved to of used an Armstrong bracket. However they don't sell them over here which means with shipping & import duties, one would cost me circa $10k.
The benefit of using a local boat builder is that he is also building up the transom and fitting a door. It will in his words look like it left the factory this way, which I'm excited about.
I was just onboard today and thought I may get him to remove to two aft lockers, to make wider deck space at the stern. Always not felt great to fish around those.
Kind regards
Jonathon
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« Last post by RickK on April 25, 2024, 05:39:45 AM »
Have you considered adding a flotation bracket, like made by Armstrong? https://www.armstrongnautical.com/armstrong-outboard-brackets/
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« Last post by Willpow on April 24, 2024, 08:20:38 PM »
Didnt realize the manual had that info.. so i opened it up. Looks like one button is the choke which i figured, but the other is called a “trailer” button. Not sure what that one does.
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« Last post by jswd32 on April 24, 2024, 04:31:01 PM »
Hi All,
I have pushed the button on closing the transom on my 1986 250xf and having a extension bracket being built to hang 2x Suzuki DF250's. Its being built into the hull and stringers in fibreglass and will extend out from the keel for the benefit of additional buoyancy. At present I only have one Suzuki DF250, but thought it wise to make provision for more power in the future.
The question I wanted to ask, is what is the generally safe accepted transom extension to allow a safe full tilt with a Suzuki DF250? I have read that 26" is tight and most go for 30" to be safe with the V6 motor.
Appreciate if anyone can point me to the answer on this? I'm thinking 30" would be wise as it's guaranteed to fit.
Cheers
Jonathon
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« Last post by RickK on April 24, 2024, 12:24:14 PM »
Try contacting Merc tech support - I had an old merc 900 and they were able to answer my questions. Please come back and let us know what you find out, especially if they send you an operator manual. Mercury outboard tech support is available through MotorGuide Technical Service1or Mercnet2. You can call MotorGuide at (920) 929-5040 M-F: 8AM-5:30PM EST or send them a message using this form1. You can also call Mercnet at 800.556.4327 or email them at mercnet.support@mercmarine.com2. Please have your product serial number ready
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