Thank you to all for your appreciated suggestios.. Finally, after 1/2 day I got it out with doing any damage.. My solutions was all of the above, little heat, juice, double nut, etc..
"Boats' sometimes you love them other times you say why don't I take up golfing??
Hank
Today i was attempting to winterize my 260hp, Merc as I was removing the thermostat housing bolts and one broke off..
The good news is that there is approx 3 inches exposed.
I tried several different vise grips, no luck..
Any suggestions... PLEASE
Hank
Eric, it is incomplete at this point. I've ordered a chrome anchor ramp. Also, I am working on a teak anchor storage locker door.
Welcome any suggestions.
Sla'inte
Folks, I'm posting some pictures of my 85 25' Sea Ray for those that are considering refurbishing one.. Lot of hard work and fun.. Not too expensive, I didn't cut any corners, used teak wherever i could..
See photo's..
Sla'inte
Hey take five with the "clover leaf". looks good and i certainly understand the amount of work that it takes.
Your photos encouraged me to post mine after my winter renovation.
In fact, i just had many come up to me at our marina and could not believe it was an 85 (Sundancer 25').
Photos...
Thank You.... at one time I thought it may of been an after market install.. But, a second look tell me otherwise.. Bad design, especially if you trailer the rollers can be damaging..
Now would you happen to know how i can get this piece?
The speedo is not on the transom on my 85 Sundancer.. The is a hole approx 2-3 inches in diameter the is through the hull just front of the engine..
This "hole" has a flanged tube that enables the speedo insert mounting..
Aslo, just to the port of that is another hole that mounts my...
Thanks for your comment,, but i probably did a poor job explaining it..
It is a tube that is flanged with a slotted neck that the speedo insert slides in to and locks.
I believe this tube is either cracked or the flange seal is leaking.
Before, i attempt repair I would prefer to have...
I worked all winter on restoration of my 85 Sundancer (25") and was looking forward to an event-less boating season..
However, yesterday i noticed a relatively small amount of water in the belly..
It appears to be coming from the speedo tube that petrudes through my hull just front of the...