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83bluefin replied to the thread Bed liner for fiberglass hull.

Bedliner? I wouldn’t but that’s just me…I don’t like unplanned swimming events. Soft floor, no bilge? I wouldn’t even launch it till...

May 22, 2026
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Mc Tool replied to the thread Aluminum transom has had heat distortion.

I guess it sorta depends on the circumstances......you say "a local welder" , was this job done as a "not really our thing but we will...

May 22, 2026
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kenny nunez replied to the thread Engine swap. Raw water intake 4.3.

I prefer going through the bottom of the boat with a shut off valve. While a transom mounted pickup will work it just adds another...

May 22, 2026
alldodge replied to the thread bravo 1 outdrive o-ring adhesive.

For the most part no adhesive is needed for any of the O-rings to create a good seal. The adhesive is only used to help keep the ring in...

May 22, 2026
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995jim replied to the thread bravo 1 outdrive o-ring adhesive.

my mercruiser stern drive service manual #11 only notes the shift cable and water passage o rings to be coated with 3m sealant, Im...

May 22, 2026
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Vp4.3gi posted the thread Engine swap. Raw water intake 4.3 in Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives.

Maybe a dumb question, but I'm pulling my motor and dropping in a new one- same motor- 4.3gi from ~2000. I'm seeing mixed advice about...

May 22, 2026
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DeepCMark58A posted the thread Sorry not sorry in Dockside Chat.

Big weekend this weekend combined with work travel and timing with the dock going in the boats need to be in the water and running...

May 22, 2026
alldodge replied to the thread Boats from work..

Nice

May 22, 2026
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Boats from work..

Got the cobalt painted today, no thanks to frustrations with the computer.
May 22, 2026
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MikeSchinlaub reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Bed liner for fiberglass hull with Like.

Squishy floor = rotten and waterlogged boat. I would not chance your life

May 22, 2026
nola mike reacted to alldodge's post in the thread Solo 401k with Like.

Lower the temp folks

May 22, 2026
nola mike replied to the thread Solo 401k.

Problem with that is that it can encourage overly aggressive investing, since it isn't really their money. Bigger problem is that the...

May 22, 2026
nola mike reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Happy Birthday, Scott with Like.

Thanks guys. Took the day off as the HVAC dude was coming for the semi-anual maintenance. Headed out to Rainbow Springs tomorrow

May 22, 2026
nola mike reacted to alldodge's post in the thread Happy Birthday, Scott with Like.

If you put it in your profile it shows up for all to see

May 22, 2026
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airshot reacted to mike_i's post in the thread Another Flushing Question with Like.

I've had issues with running with muffs on other outboards but the main reason is if I used muffs I'd create a huge lake of mud. I've...

May 22, 2026

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