Recent content by turbotadd

Working on removing port prop shaft so I can remove and repair the bent strut... I successfully used the slide hammer method to free the shaft from the coupling, and proceeded to slide hammer the shaft out without thinking about shaft seal... DOH. I didn't get the shaft all of the way out, but...

Ok, Started the ugly process of removing core. So far, I've only found wet stuff going back from the edges that were black. I've probed the other areas and they seem solid. I took the drill and dug out all that I could, now need to go back and clean up with another tool. On the starboard side...

With a previous boat I made the mistake of using it everywhere.... I think the only place it was maybe properly used was installing the drain plug tube through the new transom...

Thanks for the responses gents. Sounds like I've got a little bit of work ahead of me... I'll update as I go.

I had all intentions on using butyl tape to re-bed the hatches, but during removal, some of the gelcoat pulled up. What is the best way to deal with this situation? Do I need to patch this with something before attempting to re-bed? Should I just use caulk style and try to get a good bead around...

I've got a '96 330 right up the way at Boomsite... How did the butyl tape work out? I've got water coming into the starboard locker by the forward berth, and think it could be from one of the small hatches...

Thanks for the info. I purchased an 8" king size memory foam mattress, and was surprised when I laid the 2 original pads on top - as Boater420 noted, regardless of how you nest the pads on the mattress, you can't get both to fit. I plan on cutting tonight with the electric kitchen knife, will...

Can anyone who has replaced the v-berth mattress tell me what size foam mattress is needed to cut up and make a replacement? Not at the boat... Also, did you do it in 2-parts like the original, or just one piece? Thanks!

The parts catalog only shows the entire heat exchanger as one part. S/N is 0F74571

One of my end caps is cracked and leaking, having a tough time finding info for replacement parts. Does anyone know the P/N's for the end caps and gaskets? Thanks!

I recently purchased a '96 330 DA and when I open the hatch to access the bilge, the starboard side rubber seal slowly falls from the hatch into the bilge. I have to re-position on the rim around the opening so when the hatch closes, it seals properly. The adhesive that was originally used is...