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Bill G.

If you can't loosen the rub rail screws[like me] the yard that painted my hull used a 3m double sided body molding tape from a auto body shop and stuck them on under the rub rail been on for 4 years never fell off and just replaced them this year.

Bill G.

Thanks Cap't P,thank goodness I'm in a shallow slip.Thanks guys ...3 coats of barrier good?......Bill G.

Bill G.

Looks like I'll give it a go if for some reason I don't do it right or miss one what could be the end result?

Bill G.

Had my bottom blasted and as expected a couple of eraser size blisters and checked the site and Capt. P recommended 3M Marine Prem. Filler for them would I still use that and can I do the repairs myself or better left for the yard?I plan on 3 coats of barrier and 3 coats of paint.Any input always va...

Bill G.

Thanks for the input guys always good stuff looks like I need to go for a swim.

Bill G.

Thanks Kevin,the other thing I thought about was fuel maybe filters/separators.Is there something from the tank that may be cutting fuel flow?

Bill G.

Not sure where to look 1st I was out of commission for 2 weeks after almost chopping a finger off ran the boat Labor Day weekend and lost about 300-400 rpm's off the top end can't get them past 4k and my cruise at 3k rpm's dropped about 1-2 knots.I was thinking the bottom had gotten some growth and ...

Bill G.

A short time ago there was a new 60 designed by Ullberg being shown I wonder?...Bill G.

Bill G.

Thanks guys I was afraid it was to abrasive and I would wind up with thinned out paint where the streaks always are after some rain.By the way I have used it on gelcoat and the deck and if it sits to long it will yellow and I found by using Spray Nine on them it would get rid of them.BR Bill G

Bill G.

Can Spray Nine be used for black streaks without damaging the paint? TXS Bill G.

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2 seasons ago

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I did feel it the last trip of last season and figured it was a loose zinc I found I guessed wrong.

Bill G.

1st ride and a slight vibration at 3k rpm's and up.Checked the shafts,struts and props didn't see anything that looked like needed fixing before splashing.Can't feel anything standing at the stern over the struts but it can be felt on the bridge thinking to pull it back out and send out the props?.....

Bill G.

Bill G.

Should have mentioned had power prior to both batteries charged and everything working I'm thinking I got something wet?

Bill G.

Not a great start to the season,had a small spill in the bilge which I cleaned up and then hosed down the bilge now I have no battery power at all no electronics no bilge pump zip zero it's like someone stole my batteries.I can't imagine what I did but won't be surprised either any ideas where to lo...

Bill G.

Thank you so much...Bill

Bill G.

Thank you Patrick,not having done this before is there one you would recommend?Interlux watertite?or Interlux 2000e? are they considered barrier coats?

Bill G.

Thank you, I should have mentioned not taking the bottom down all the way I was just doing a section that had chipped off should still just apply barrier coat? TXS Bill

Bill G.

Need some advice what to use on the bottom my dum ass went a little to far sanding the bottom paint off and wound up removing a small section of gelcoat.Did not get into deep just exposed to bare fiberglass do I need to use an epoxy?
thank you in advance...Bill G.

Bill G.

Anyone used Western Pacific Dripless Moldable PTFE? used Gortex last time around and my marina mentioned this stuff but they have not used it yet with anyone not sure I want to be the test boat...TXS Bill G

Bill G.

Need to have my bridge painted and was hoping someone would have a local guy in Brick/Toms River NJ area that is mobile?,,TXS Bill G.

Bill G.

Thanks Doug had a feeling that might be the case.

Bill G.

Lucky me going to Antigua end of Dec. anyone fished there? any boat recommendations? Thanks Happy Holidays to all.....Bill G.

Bill G.

Hey Bruce the anti freeze was from the fwc system not the pink stuff going out the exhaust is that still possible what you mentioned thanks for your input it's greatly appreciated.Bill

Bill G.

Thanks so much Bruce will do.

Bill G.

Update-compression ck ok,pressure test closed system good but still no idea where the antifreeze came from.Had the motor running letting sit overnight and going to take a look in the morning any other ideas?...txs Bill

Bill G.

Hi Bruce thanks for kicking in, the motor is out of the boat for a timing chain and was in the marina's shop over the winter.It was the 3rd from the front of the motor on the r/s I think that's number 6?and it was green antifreeze?

Bill G.

No,no overheat winterized and stored inside.

Bill G.

Pulled spark plugs on Sunday to have antifreeze pour out of one of the cylinders the cylinder is right above a block drain.I can't see any water in the oil could it be a rizor gasket?and would there be any possible damage in that cylinder with the anti freeze in it? Any input would be appreciated......

Bill G.

Anyone used or is using Amsoil in their gassers?was using 25w40 Merc synthetic oil which they no longer offer and am considering Amsoil 10W40 OR 15W40 as opposed to Merc's partial synthetic oil....TXS Bill G

Bill G.

Anyone use Amsoil in their gassers? worth using?.................Bill G

Bill G.

Txs Rawleigh strange enough ran it on Sunday and it didn't miss a beat and I did nothing except put a pressure gauge on it last week not sure if that's good or bad.1st boat I ever had that fixed it self now I can see why everybody so crazed with these little boats. BR ....Bill

Bill G.

Txs again Peter it's been the same for me for 2 seasons I retanked 4-5 yrs ago and replaced my gas lines with ethanol proof rubber hose from the tank to the pump and last year that same side ran like crap found black particles in the in line filter and replaced the hose and rebuilt carb but the prob...

Bill G.

Sounds almost exactly like my problem when I kicked in the secondaries the idle would surge up and down,when I shut it down and restarted it it would be normal.Originally I was thinking I had 2 separate issues but I'm now thinking fuel pump.

Bill G.

Txs Peter,did you notice any issue when you opened up the secondaries?

Bill G.

Hey Mark I did swap them but it didn't follow.

Bill G.

Yes mechanical

Bill G.

Has anyone had a fuel pump problem? Have a gremlin I can't find idle drops by itself- rebuilt carb,swapped distributers,swapped coils and no luck.Someone mentioned to me that possibly the pump is pumping to much pressure to the Quadrajet causing to much fuel and bringing down the idle? pressure at 7...

Bill G.

Thanks Preston may look you up as I get a little closer...Bill G

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Paul,Preston thanks for the feed back still working on it have decided what motors yet but it looks like I'm pretty limited as to what fits......TXS Bill G

Bill G.

Would anybody have a good Mercruiser mechanic they could recommend in the Brick/Pt Pleasant N.J. area? Thanks, Bill

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They are located in Mass.

Bill G.

Anyone or know of anybody who has bought Doug Russell rebuilt engines?. TXS Bill G.

Bill G.

Hey Bruce take a look at your e-mail when u get a chance....TXS Bill

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Bruce not sure why it didn't go hit me at wsgiarratana@yahoo and I'll send it ...TXS Bill

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Txs Bruce tried to send you a pm

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Getting close to repowering my 28 that currently has 230 Mercuisers with carbs gonna put gassers back in any suggestions would be welcomed.Marina talking to me about remanufactuered Mercruisers...TXS Bill G.

Bill G.

Looks like I'm going the 17th -23rd of Feb. and staying at Los Suenos

Bill G.

Hi Guys Happy New Year,thinking of going to Costa Rica in mid Feb for vaca and get some fishing in any recomendations? TXS....Bill G

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