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Hookup1 replied to the thread Skeg replacement.I prefer a marine welder who is careful when they weld a new skeg on. You don't want to damage the seals. Afterwards change the oil in... -
Hookup1 replied to the thread 2014 330 Express Water Heater Removal.Try this.... https://defender.com/assets/pdf/seaward/seaward_waterheaters_install2.pdf Look at Defender for a model close to yours...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 2006 Gulfstream 232 Spreader Lights.You could replace the switches in the dome light with 2 new on-off-on-off switches. The dome light switch has three wires to it. One...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread Removing hot water heater.Water heaters fill from the bottom with cold water and hot water exits out the top. Hot water floats so the pump pressure helps push the...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 2006 Gulfstream 232 Spreader Lights.Look at post #14 https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/curtesy-light.38650/#post-275309
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Hookup1 replied to the thread Replacement deck plate.They both work well if maintained. I use pop-in's with new o-rings and SuperLube. I am switching my splash well plates to screw-in for...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 1997 Islander 268 Transom Rebuild Project.When I spoke to Young's Fiberglass in Marmora, NJ a few years back they said the same thing. We don't want to do a transom too...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 1997 Islander 268 Transom Rebuild Project."They are all sinking. Only difference is how fast!". If you are opening up a transom for a partial repair just do it right and do it...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread Replace Fuel Tanks on Express 360.Attached is a thread I documented replacing the tanks in my 1997 268 Islander. Your hull will have different challenges. You should talk...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread Rear Deck Panel.Get a look at the construction of the newer model. I'll bet they improved the seal on the hinged panel for safety.
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 1997 Islander 268 Transom Rebuild Project.I agree...moisture meters are just one piece of information. Movement is the biggest give away. Look inside the hull at the engine bolts...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread The most expensive fishing trip - 94 Marlin.I don't know anything good or bad about the ones you have. My fiberglass guys made two medium sized holes for access and used the...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread The most expensive fishing trip - 94 Marlin.I just had my transom redone. I'm going to swap the pop out ones in the splash well for the screw type.
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Hookup1 replied to the thread The most expensive fishing trip - 94 Marlin.GW and other small boat hulls "hide" the accumulation of water in the bilge under the deck. When the boat starts to handle improperly...
