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Alumacraft V16 Lunker Refurb - 25 hp
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<blockquote data-quote="SenorL" data-source="post: 474864" data-attributes="member: 25844"><p>This is a 1992 Alumacraft with a 1990 25 hp Johnson outboard. It has not been used in 12 years and has been in mid Virginia weather the entire time. My initial assessment: The entire plywood floor is rotten and needs to be replaced. The transom appears solid (sounded with a plastic mallet it rings ok). The outboard was flushed with freshwater when it was used in saltwater, and does not have a lot of hours. I added light oil to the cylinders but have not tried to turn it over yet. My plan is to strip the plywood and replace with epoxy coated and rebuild the trailer. The outboard is the big concern.</p><p></p><p>Questions: 1. I will use marine plywood and coat with epoxy. Can I paint over the epoxy, or can I get colored epoxy? 2. Should I check the hull for leaks? 3. The foam inspected so far seems solid with a bit of softening at the very bottom. Should I replace it? 4. What is the best paint for the trailer which is showing a bit of rust here and there. 5. What are my chances of restoring the outboard to good reliability short of major work and much money?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SenorL, post: 474864, member: 25844"] This is a 1992 Alumacraft with a 1990 25 hp Johnson outboard. It has not been used in 12 years and has been in mid Virginia weather the entire time. My initial assessment: The entire plywood floor is rotten and needs to be replaced. The transom appears solid (sounded with a plastic mallet it rings ok). The outboard was flushed with freshwater when it was used in saltwater, and does not have a lot of hours. I added light oil to the cylinders but have not tried to turn it over yet. My plan is to strip the plywood and replace with epoxy coated and rebuild the trailer. The outboard is the big concern. Questions: 1. I will use marine plywood and coat with epoxy. Can I paint over the epoxy, or can I get colored epoxy? 2. Should I check the hull for leaks? 3. The foam inspected so far seems solid with a bit of softening at the very bottom. Should I replace it? 4. What is the best paint for the trailer which is showing a bit of rust here and there. 5. What are my chances of restoring the outboard to good reliability short of major work and much money? [/QUOTE]
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