Author Topic: V-179 Starflite Repairs (Read 148433 times)

75starflight · « **Reply #80 on:** October 21, 2012, 08:31:53 PM »

Removed the carpet today, boy was I glad that I used indoor/outdoor carpet tape as an adhesive instead of using glue. It made for easy removal and saved the carpet for reinstall in the spring.

75starflight · « **Reply #81 on:** November 10, 2012, 07:36:51 PM »

Picked up the 140 from Joe today. BTW it was great meeting you and Laurie! Also it was good to see Gregg and Josh this weekend!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #82 on:** November 10, 2012, 07:38:43 PM »

It was a "Mini Meet" Brandon !
... LOL

75starflight · « **Reply #83 on:** November 18, 2012, 10:06:34 AM »

Just scored a new steering wheel for Phoenix Rising.

dorelse · « **Reply #84 on:** November 18, 2012, 10:43:15 AM »

Cool...one of the new 'GT' series steering wheels with the weighted center cap!

thedeuceman · « **Reply #85 on:** November 18, 2012, 12:42:47 PM »

Vary cool

Hyperacme · « **Reply #86 on:** November 18, 2012, 08:11:50 PM »

Pretty COOL Brandon !

75starflight · « **Reply #87 on:** November 24, 2012, 12:48:41 PM »

Started pulling out the transom this morning cut it in half to remove the lower section and removed the drain plug sleeve so far. I did find where the water was wicking into the transom, it was around the drain plug sleeve. i lost a small chunk of gel when I removed the sleeve but I will address that before I go back together.

75starflight · « **Reply #88 on:** November 24, 2012, 05:11:22 PM »

Transom came out today! I was only going to replace the bottom half of the transom but, after removing the lower part I discovered that the top half was not adhered very well to the fiber glass and it did not require much effort to remove it.

As you can see the transom was soaked three quarters of the way up to the top. BTW that is the top half removed and laying in my yard.

transom completely removed. Hopefully tomorrow I will get the floor removed and all the wet frozen foam!

75starflight · « **Reply #89 on:** November 24, 2012, 05:13:20 PM »

BTW I love my sonic crafter by rockwell! The most versatile tool I have ever owned!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #90 on:** November 24, 2012, 05:20:18 PM »

My transom was only attached to fiberglass hull in center (as much as yours is/was) the outer edges were just tabbed to top and sides, the wood wasn't even attached to bottom of hull (as much as a half inch gap in places).
Will you grind away the resin plate behind wood ?

75starflight · « **Reply #91 on:** November 24, 2012, 05:29:18 PM »

I will probably grind the resin off to get to the fiberglass so I have a good surface to adhere too. I also had at least a quarter inch air gap on the bottom even had some ice attached to the wood when I pried it out. Mine was also tabbed in on the sides. I plan on bedding the new transom to the bottom of the hull to eliminate the air gap that water can get trapped in.

Jason · « **Reply #92 on:** November 25, 2012, 10:26:35 AM »

Quote from: 75starflite on November 24, 2012, 05:13:20 PM

BTW I love my sonic crafter by rockwell! The most versatile tool I have ever owned!

Those multi tools are awesome. You can use them for so many different things. I use them puling windows out of derby cars. You are making great progress. That type of engine cover must make it a lot easier to pull the transom out. Nice work!

75starflight · « **Reply #93 on:** November 25, 2012, 12:04:36 PM »

Quote from: 74GlasCarlSS on November 25, 2012, 10:26:35 AM

That type of engine cover must make it a lot easier to pull the transom out. Nice work!

I have complete access to the top of the transom with out having to split the hull.

75starflight · « **Reply #94 on:** November 25, 2012, 02:27:58 PM »

2/3 of the floor is out stringers are going to get replaced. The bottom half of the center stringer is soaked and mushy! Had a lot of soaked foam, some blocks seemed like they weighed at least 5 to 10 lbs. I currently have 3 garbage barrels full of foam one includes the remnants of the lower part of the transom.

dorelse · « **Reply #95 on:** November 25, 2012, 02:34:58 PM »

Nice work Brandon!

Do you have access to a heated workspace for the winter?

75starflight · « **Reply #96 on:** November 25, 2012, 03:56:59 PM »

Quote from: dorelse on November 25, 2012, 02:34:58 PM

Nice work Brandon!

Do you have access to a heated workspace for the winter?

Regrettably, no.

As long as it is at least 40 to 50 degrees out on the weekends I will be tearing down, and getting the new stringers and transom fitted. I will at least be able to have everything ready to go in as soon as it warms up enough. The shop I have here at home is only the size of a single stall garage that currently has all my tools, and all the engines and drive parts for Phoenix Rising stored in it. At least I can do the fabing, fitting, and sealing of the transom and stringers over the cold winter months.

75starflight · « **Reply #97 on:** December 12, 2012, 08:43:13 PM »

Been collecting parts for Phoenix Rising since the weather has gotten too cold to work on her.
Purchased a used tilt helm and replacement rack for around $100 shipped.
Purchased a NOS insturnment panel harness off ebay for $45
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercruiser-HARNESS-Merc-Mariner-84-74028-25-a25-/310410480229?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4116790075759568544%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D310410480229%26

Then today I found on Fergson Poole a NOS Mercruiser 140 engine harness.

MarkS · « **Reply #98 on:** December 13, 2012, 04:36:56 AM »

Quote from: 75starflite on December 12, 2012, 08:43:13 PM

Been collecting parts for Phoenix Rising since the weather has gotten too cold to work on her. ...........
Then today I found on Fergson Poole a NOS Mercruiser 140 engine harness.

Joe (Poole, Jr.) is an amazing resource and just darn "good people" IMO. If he doesn't have what you need, he WILL find it for you!

75starflight · « **Reply #99 on:** January 16, 2013, 09:06:18 PM »

Sent the tank off to Dripeze in knoxville, ia to have it lined and sealed. Got it back today. I will say they do nice work, and I can't complain about the price 266.99 including shipping.