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I can only speak to the BBC Mercruisers but it's virtually impossible to remove the outermost valve cover bolts without first removing the exhaust. Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk

I don't buy the "never run your boat unless you intend to use it" argument. The worst thing you can do for mechanical systems is not use them. I can speak from experience- I didn't run my boat for 16 months and I'm paying dearly. I nearly had to pull the motor as a result but fortunately the...

This was already asked before but was the compression test done on a cold engine or one that was up to temperature? Engine temperature can affect the numbers.

I'm sorry for the delay, I'm leaving for vacation with the boat in a week and I suffered a few setbacks this weekend trying to get my motor back together. Anyways, here are a couple photos of my potable water system. Let me know if you need any additional pictures or information. I'll do what I...

Not sure if it's the same but my 268DA has the hot water tank mounted in the port/stern corner of the boat with the potable water tank directly in front. The pump is mounted to the transom directly behind. An inlet and return line is plumbed in from my closed cooling system to provide heat. My...

Sorry to not answer your question but I'm curious how happy you are with the results of your gel coat. Sounds like a ton of work! My 268 Sundancer has weathered, chalky gel coat that I've been buffing this week and I feel like my arms are about to fall off. And I'm not even half way done yet...

Folding Leg Bracket on McMaster is PN 1173A21. $5.05 ea. Hope that helps. Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk

Hey Scorpio, After you textured the non-slip surface did you do a final gel coat over all surfaces (non-slip and the smooth perimeter) or did you gel coat everything first and then do the non-slip last? Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk

Scorpio, That was the input that I was hoping to receive, thanks so much! I'm about half way through the fiberglass repair and then I'll move on to the gel coat. Did you use a standard paint roller such as this? http://www.lowes.com/pd_299909-1077-1838181_1z0yyeu__?productId=3772691&pl=1 You...

Thank you everyone for your replies. I agree, it'll be nearly impossible to create a cosmetically appealing repair. I've thought about retexturing the entire surface which may be my best bet aside from covering the surface with something such as seadek. The OEM surface looks closest to this...

Hi, The previous owner of my 268DA cut the engine hatch in two and added hinges to allow easier access to the engine compartment. Every time the deck gets wet I get water in the engine compartment so I'm in the middle of joining the two halves back together. My question is- after I finish my...

Agreed, I installed larger tabs and what a difference!!! Next step is adding the Bennett Auto Trim Tabs.

I realize this isn't necessarily an apples-to-apples comparison but growing up my parents had (and still have) a 1978 Sea Ray SRV220. It's been an amazing boat, small enough to not be a hassle towing yet large enough to fit our family of four. Growing up we would go camping on Catalina (~30...

Regarding SS rails- A couple guys on the board have parts boats. They'd probably be your best bet (or other salvage yards). The other option is to make them.

It reminds me of a CitiCar: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/Citicar_front-angle.jpg

BlewByYou- Thanks for the tip. I was able to remove the shelf in the midcabin and find my medication. And Wish2Fish it was asthma medication, not Viagra. I'm only 33, I'll leave the Viagra for you oldtimers. :thumbsup:

Sorry for the delayed reply, reception is spotty on the water. I tried the cell phone video from the helm and the bathroom and I was unable to spot it- it must have dropped way down. BlewByYou- I'll give your recommendations a try and get back to you. Thanks so much!

I put some of my medication in the little storage area to the right of the captains area (knee height, horizontal shelf) and I pushed it too far forward and it managed to fall down to who knows where. I tried to reach down there with my hand- no luck. I tried accessing it from the access port in...

Congrats! You're in for an amazing journey. Just make sure you start resting up now because you'll likely have many sleep deprived nights in the coming months. Wouldn't trade it for anything though.

Shaun, Assuming your 300 has similar lighting to my 268, what did you replace the plastic swivel "reading" lights with?