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by DougDoty
Thu Apr 20, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Water in my front compartment
Replies: 12
Views: 17699

Re: Water in my front compartment

My front and rear compartments are separated by the firewall in the engine area in my boat so I do not see any flow back and forth.
by DougDoty
Thu Apr 20, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Rudder shaft corossion concern.
Replies: 15
Views: 20163

Re: Rudder shaft corossion concern.

I would switch to bronze if in the need to redo it. The bronze packing gland should not even touch the rudder if installed and packed correctly. it is a non factor. I believe my packing glands for the rudders rise above my resting waterline, anyone else? I have realized I gain bilge water when under...
by DougDoty
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Water in my front compartment
Replies: 12
Views: 17699

Re: Water in my front compartment

This is an old question but after years of curiosity and looking I am certain that air conditioned Marinette hulls condensate on the hull sides and run down into the bilge in the summer. My boat never gets enough water to pump it out but the amount is always relative to how much and how long the AC ...
by DougDoty
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Left Hand or Right Hand - What is standard?
Replies: 4
Views: 7420

Re: Left Hand or Right Hand - What is standard?

And on top of all that my transmissions out is the reverse of my engine rotation !! So my reverse rotation engine is on my port side to allow the propellers to turn typically of most twin engine boats. It is simple but gets confusing.
by DougDoty
Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: For Sale/Trade 1973 32' Marinette FB Express
Replies: 7
Views: 12055

Re: For Sale/Trade 1973 32' Marinette FB Express

Great looking boat, It will certainly sell and looks like a good deal to me. I see a lot of good caring owners buying them up due to the inherent value of the aluminum hulls, classic good looks and the support of sites like this one to share questions and answers. They are starting into what I see a...
by DougDoty
Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Aft Deck Restoration
Replies: 62
Views: 163276

Re: Aft Deck Restoration

I am 260 lb and do not think my original 5/8" decking feels at all springy. I have replaced the hatch and the section forward of it thus far. My hatch had gotten rotten and the section in front of it was beginning to sag in the middle over time and held water. in a pool. I need to do the three ...
by DougDoty
Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:55 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Exhaust hose advice
Replies: 24
Views: 30562

Re: Exhaust hose advice

Mine is all originally set up in the factory hangers and it is not designed with any trap arrangement, in fact you want the water to fall away from the motors naturally. Also, on getting the old hose off, I remembering using a set of good wire cutters to segment the hard wire that is spirally wound ...
by DougDoty
Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Hull Preparation & Painting
Replies: 34
Views: 47102

Re: Hull Preparation & Painting

An epoxy coating will hold up much!!! better than anti fouling in a beaching situation. I have a friend who used an epoxy that was sold for water tower interior liners and it was amazing at staying put after all the anti fouling was worn off from beaching. I have 2000E on mine but have not beached m...
by DougDoty
Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:13 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 1984 360 RAW Water Pump
Replies: 14
Views: 15301

Re: 1984 360 RAW Water Pump

If it is the single pocket pump with one impeller you will want a Sherwood 10615, very common impeller.
by DougDoty
Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:12 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: trim tabs
Replies: 9
Views: 11691

Re: trim tabs

You will likely find a solenoid valve leaking back to tank if not loosing fluid overall. They sell them as parts. I agree they are great people. Big Bennett fan here good company.