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Howdy!
I just picked up my first boat, 1986 Skeeter SF90, with 75 Mariner. I'm doing a cap off resto. I'm taking lots of pictures I will post later. I think I have almost everything off the motor, but can't figure out how to get the throttle and gear cables off. Also, I got the large jamb nut loose on the steering cable, will everything come out when I get the motor off? And last thing, where are good hoist points on this motor?
Thanks,
Kenny
I dunno on the mariner but you should be able to take a nut off the linkages somewhere then pull them thru the access plate on the cowling,And if you have the jamb nut off the steering cables pull them back andd grab hold of the cables and pull them straight out of the shafts they may be a tad stuck but just work them back and forth or spray some lube in the shafts.the cables are gonna be tight but you wont hurt them ,they will slide out and your good to go
Cool, thanks. I can only work on it a little at a time between A/C rests!
Congrats on the first boat. Get ready to have a lot of fun!! Dido to the above reply on the cables. The best way to lift the motor is to buy or borrow a lift ring. The lift ring will just screw onto the stud on the top of the flywheel. Just remove the nut and screw the lift ring on in it's place. Hope everything goes well. Don't forget to post pics.
Thanks again! It looks like I may be missing something, or rather not seeing it. There is a binder type snap that clamps both cables at the pivot point. Both cables are threaded through that brass pivot point, but I don't have enough room to pull the brass thing out. (Now how to figure out how to post pictures)
Got them out. Just had to twist and turn the ends to get the brass adjusters out.
Went and talked to a local boat tech and he gave me some pointers to get the steering cable out. It was rusted/corroded in the pivot tube. So, now the motor is free, hanging on my engine hoist. Now to build the engine stand. It was suggested to me to do a comp test on my motor before I do any thing else. So I will build my motor stand and do a compression check.
Where I'm at now.
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Wood at bottom of transom is wet. I'm really disappointed, because the transom feels SOLID!I know Sea Cast is an option, as well as cut out and replace the plywood. Any other suggestions?
Transom and both 'dog houses' are out. Wet wood everywhere.
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Little bit of progress. Transom cut and dry fit. I laminated two pieces of 23/32 A/C grade ply together with glass and poly. If I had the time, I probably would have gone with PL. My first batch of resin didn't go so well. I did have a pretty good helper though!
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Just thought I'd post some updated pictures.
Transom is in, and was fitting the stringers in in this pic.
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Test fitting the deck.
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I just covered the transom in 1.5oz CSM and 24oz (I think it's 24oz) rovin. Will post these pictures later.
Looks good, In your last picture is the transom glassed ? If so your gonna have a weak transom. you need to put at least 2 layers of woven, and make the 1st layer go past transom wood 3-5" then on the second layer make the woven go past the wood 8-10", this will give your transom serious strength. Keep up the good work http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
No, it isn't glassed in that picture. I made some 'peanut butter' and filled the gap at the bottom. I glassed it today with one layer of 1.5oz CSM and one layer of 24oz rovin.
Here is a picture of the un-resined rovin.
http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/x.../boat005-9.jpg
Good Luck and keep us posted !
Be sure to have sealed drains at hull level going between the stringers.
I thought about that, but since I'm going back with pour in foam, I didn't think it would do any good. If I used the pink Owens foam board, I would make stringer drain holes.
Progress report. Pictures of my pour in foam kit and foam work. I wrapped the stringer cavities in plastic to prevent, hopefully, any water saturation. it worked okay. Screwed the deck with 3" stainless deck screws.
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Back half of hull foamed and decked. Deck just needs glass now. I ran out of foam, so my 'dog houses' didn't get installed yet. I'll probably use a can or two of expanding foam, but I haven't decided for sure yet.
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Deck is all glassed in. I put a coat of bed liner on the back half of the deck. All I need now is two livewell pumps and I'm ready to re-install the top cap.
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on your stringers did you cut the old glass all the way down to the hull or did you leave some of the old glass to set the new stringers in and thenjust glass over? I am asking because I had a question about doing it that way once and I was told not to.
I left a little ridge so I would know where to set the new stringers. I made a filler so I would not have to glass over a 90* angle.
Got my deck cap back on. I have to trim the top of the transom a bit to the the cap to sit right.
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It's coming along good. Can't wait to see the finished product. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
looks like your transom wood is to tall?
Yes, the transom is too tall! I made it taller than the original, because there was a good size gap between the deck cap and transom. I just got it too tall. I'll get the belt sander out and go to town. I think it only needs to come down about 3/8'', maybe a bit more.
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Almost ready to fish!
Looks real good...more pics??? http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bassdad »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Looks real good...more pics??? http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif </td></tr></table>
X-2, more pictures,
I will post some more pix up in a bit. I guess this was just a teaser! Should be splashed tomorrow!
Awesome work!! Looks good!!! Keep those pics coming!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
no wonder why your restoration has gone so fast, you're a block away from Cabelas, and your inspiration to get on the lake is grapevine right next door! dam you!, good job man, post update on the splash.
Really nice work. Look forward to seeing more pics!
My first mate testing out the original Skeeter fishing seat.
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First mate's art work. Before and after.
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Getting ready for the splash!
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No still shots of the splash, my wife got video happy with my phone.
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Notice the pontoon on my tail. Also notice the tow rope. My buddy trailed me to make sure everything went okay, and he blew up his lower unit.
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Enjoying our work!
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DONE!
it came out great! How does the 75 push the boat? What is the boat rated for, 90hp?
lookin good, just in time for some summer fun.. http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif .. http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/embeer.gif
Since the speedo didn't work, I don't know how fast we were going, but yes, the 75 did fine. And yes, it is rated for up to a 90.