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by papaharry
Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:01 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Leak at Prop Shaft?
Replies: 20
Views: 27563

Re: Leak at Prop Shaft?

I am sure the packing is original 1986. I was looking at replacing it with Palmetto Graphite imbedded seal - but I don't know what size I need (they make many 1/8" up) I guess I'll have to wait until I pull it.
by papaharry
Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:06 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Leak at Prop Shaft?
Replies: 20
Views: 27563

Re: Leak at Prop Shaft?

Looks like the adjustment I made to the stuffing box is holding up the bilge pump seems to be working ok now
by papaharry
Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:56 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Leak at Prop Shaft?
Replies: 20
Views: 27563

Re: Leak at Prop Shaft?

Thanks for the response, Put the boat in on Wed. went up Friday for a shake out cruse and found about 6" of water in the bilge. Found the bilge pump turned off, placed it on Auto and it pumped but keep kicking on and off (even on manual) leak was running steady from seal, tightened jam nut unti...
by papaharry
Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:45 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Leak at Prop Shaft?
Replies: 20
Views: 27563

Re: Leak at Prop Shaft?

Dumb question? does "on the hard" mean out of the water I want to repack the stuffing box (excessive leaking) 1986 28' Sportsman 360 Chrysler - velvet drive I will need to find out what kind of packing I will need?
by papaharry
Sat Nov 14, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Help with info; data to choose a boat
Replies: 9
Views: 15560

Re: Help with info; data to choose a boat

I run a 28' sportsman single in lake Erie and dock in the vermillion river I find no problem docking in tight quarters once you get the hang of it. Has a tendency to veer to port in reverse
by papaharry
Sat May 23, 2020 5:53 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: 1980 28 Fisherman Hull Demo Project
Replies: 28
Views: 37694

Re: 1980 28 Fisherman Hull Demo Project

I have a 1986 28’ sportsman in Vermillion and would be interested in the portside windows – I don’t understand the 4 pieces you have pictured and why only portside – mine are two pieces each side and look interchangeable?
Papaharry
by papaharry
Sun Apr 10, 2016 5:43 am
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: Removing the factory cabin vinyl from old wood panels
Replies: 7
Views: 12916

Re: Removing the factory cabin vinyl from old wood panels

I used Pollywall over existing panels (no adhesive just polyurethane mahogany trim to hold in place), FRP on ceilings and Nautolex floors
by papaharry
Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:07 am
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: Removing the factory cabin vinyl from old wood panels
Replies: 7
Views: 12916

Re: Removing the factory cabin vinyl from old wood panels

On my 28' sportsman, I Covered the both bow and main cabin wall panels with white Polywall, FRP ceilings and nautolex floors. May not be orginal but sure looks clean!
by papaharry
Mon Mar 28, 2016 6:50 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Rudder alignment concerns
Replies: 2
Views: 4926

Rudder alignment concerns

I am a first time Marinette owner. I purchased a 1986 28’ Sportsman single screw last year. While prepping the bottom this month I noticed that the rudder is not in straight alignment with the propeller, it is set at a slight angle. I was told that this is by design to allow shaft removal. Can anyon...
by papaharry
Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:55 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: blower vents
Replies: 9
Views: 11820

Re: blower vents

I used WHITE NEW RECTANGULAR BOAT VENT LOUVER 13-1/4 X 4-3/4 " NEW ! PAIR! $24.95 + $7.95 Shipping From Searayman 13 on e-bay
on my 28' sportsman