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<blockquote data-quote="eqppwqqep" data-source="post: 143346" data-attributes="member: 2678"><p>Okay, found a few things wrong. Need some suggestions as to fixing these issues. I will get pictures tomorrow.</p><p></p><p>First thing is the deck is bad, so I tore it out tonight. The problem is that the deck apparently set on stringers and foam board right on top of the hull. I guess what I am saying is, the bottom of the decking laid on top of foam that laid on top of the bottom of the boat. Should I build stringers for the deck to sit on?</p><p></p><p>Second, there is a hose that comes off the engine and goes to an adapter on the powerhead cover. It's cracked in a few spots. Is this a big problem?</p><p></p><p>My steering cable is locked up, I know what to do for that.</p><p></p><p>I turned the motor by wrench and it has compression, but I don't know how much PSI. Either way, I am assuming if I had a locked engine it wouldn't have turned AND that if I had a blown wring or valve, it would not have felt uniform like it did. </p><p></p><p>How do I check gearcase oil?</p><p></p><p>It has no battery yet, so how can I lower the tilt? Where is the tilt reservoir?</p><p></p><p></p><p>I swear I won't ask these noobish questions once I get my hands in the boat. I will take pictures of everything tomorrow. Lots of fixing up to do. Thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="eqppwqqep, post: 143346, member: 2678"] Okay, found a few things wrong. Need some suggestions as to fixing these issues. I will get pictures tomorrow. First thing is the deck is bad, so I tore it out tonight. The problem is that the deck apparently set on stringers and foam board right on top of the hull. I guess what I am saying is, the bottom of the decking laid on top of foam that laid on top of the bottom of the boat. Should I build stringers for the deck to sit on? Second, there is a hose that comes off the engine and goes to an adapter on the powerhead cover. It's cracked in a few spots. Is this a big problem? My steering cable is locked up, I know what to do for that. I turned the motor by wrench and it has compression, but I don't know how much PSI. Either way, I am assuming if I had a locked engine it wouldn't have turned AND that if I had a blown wring or valve, it would not have felt uniform like it did. How do I check gearcase oil? It has no battery yet, so how can I lower the tilt? Where is the tilt reservoir? I swear I won't ask these noobish questions once I get my hands in the boat. I will take pictures of everything tomorrow. Lots of fixing up to do. Thanks in advance! [/QUOTE]
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