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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    No, the naval architect and I went through that. The stiffeners are not in the flow path on plane, and at his suggestion I reduced them by 1/3 just to make sure of any low speed issues. .
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I'm hoping to have the boat over to the re-power shop next week. I'm not sure what the turn-around will be to get the engines rigged, but I hope to be in the water about Mid-July.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    An afternoon of fairing compound. . . this is the vinyl ester fairing compound that I got from a supplier in CT. It is good for below the water line, etc. . . I have not done much fairing compound in my days, and it is times like this that I wish I made a mold instead of a one-off . . . 🤪...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    It's going . . . :LOL: The bottom seam is all filled in and glassed, and the entire pod is sanded in preparation for fairing compound (VE fairing compound). . . . I'll be doing the fairing compound today and perhaps sanding it smooth on Friday (6/5/2026)
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    Boat purchase

    Keep looking . . . the right boat will find you. Used boat shopping is about managing imperfections and making compromises.
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    Boat purchase

    Who typically pays ? . . . It depends. If you are getting the boat through a broker/marina, they often (but not always) cover the cost of the haul-out for inspection as part of their selling fee to the seller. If you are buying directly from the owner, you are the one who usually pays all...
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    any roofers here?

    I did my roof last year before selling the house. It was in the middle of 'wintah', they stripped the old sheathing (boards) and put on new plywood. 7.5 hours start-2-finish. The shingles are: GAF Timberline HDZ Architectural Shingles, The quote did not mention algae resistant, but the...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Having done quite a bit of fiberglassing recently, I tend to go with the longer (wider) piece on the first layer and then progressively narrower pieces on top, when doing open lay-up (i.e. not vacuum infused). The reason being is that going short -> long yields air pockets in the areas within...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Here is what the joint will look like . . .
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Yes, probably better referred to as a butt joint. 🤔
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    @redneck joe . . . Filled the gap . . . :D . . Now to glass over it (scarf joint)
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    No, pretty straight forward. The guy runs a Marina and has a Formula 280 SS waiting for the engines.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Mercruisers are sold !!! . :cool: The Admiral is happy to have some garage space back.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    1/2" gap it goes up about 1" . . . When I did the putty to secure the extension bracket, I made a gasket to prevent the putty from squishing out and falling on the ground. Accordingly, the putty squished upward, which I wanted. Going to fill the gap with VE putty and then scarf joint over.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Not sure what you are talking about, gaps? In other news . . . I need to get/make some new mounting plates for the instrument panel. The Honda stuff is different size/shapes, so most of the previous mounting plates need to be replaced. A few are staying ( GPS, Fuel Gauge) . . . I tried to...
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