Shaft seal

it's worth it, no need to replace the coupling or seal unless they are bad.

How much $$?

How do you know if the shaft needs to be replaced? I know I have to replace the prop and am in the process of researching which one. By all of the past posts it looks like the ACME 540 or 542 is the one to own..
Any opinions??

You usually won't replace a shaft unless you banged a prop hard enough to bend the shaft. Some say it is a maintenenace item and should be replaced every 500 hours but I've never known anyone to do so.

If you've got a 1:1 tranny mosy people agree the 540 or 542 are good choices, do a search and you'll come up with a bunch of good info to help you make a decision.

Thank you so much for the input. Being new to the inboard scene can be overwhelming at times. I just want the necessary work done before summer. The person before me just drove the boat, I don't think maintaince was a priority.
This is my new baby and I want it correct.

QUESTION- on the dash of my 1988 2001, there is a "glovebox" on the pa$$enger side, this box is open but on the back of it is an aluminum hinge. Is there supposed to be a lid or cover on this open box??

88,
Thaks for the info. I was going to install astereo and didn't know where I was going to put it. I may have to install it in a new dash. Do you happen to have a digital camera so you could show me a picture of what this looks like.. I would appreciate it. I will be doing the carpet in the spring after the painting is finished. If I get to it sooner i will let you know. I have to do a total interior and exterior restore. I bought this as a cosmetic nightmare... It has great potential.. Is the glove box available from which marina?
Brad

Brad,
I read another post that said he got a new glovebox for an 88 nautique from Woody at Southeast Correct Craft. $150.00. 407-851-1965. http://www.southeastcorrectcraft.com/parts.cfm
Haven't tried it yet. Gotta spend my money on carpet first. Let me know if you find it.
Kurt

Email me the pictures and I will post them for you.

kevin.fleischmann@plboatclub.com

Also have an '88. Of course our glove box lid is cracked, and the rivets are gone from the hinge. This lets us take the lid completely off, which I find to be somewhat convenient at times. The glovebox is a great place for mounting the head unit. We have a Sony with the wired remote. Pioneer also offers a wired remote on some models. Check your deck clearance before cutting into the glovebox, I had to angle my head unit to clear.

I wouldn't go replacing the shaft "just because". The dripless is probably a nice feature, but not a "must have" by any means. If you want a replacement prop, go with the 540. If you load up with literally a ton of weight, people plus "gear" (sacs), get the 542.

I just did my carpet.I have an 82 2001.Get 33 feetof the 6 ft wide & cut the main piece first then the sides.Then there will be plenty of scraps to do the kickboard,removable floor,and gas tank cover piece.If I could do it again I would use contact cement instead of outdoor carpet glue.I used both and the contact cement I used on the bilge edges was better ,less messy and sticks better( might need alot).Don't forget 3 coats of epoxy resin - hardner to coat the floor after sanding.If you use carpet glue & spill a few drops ,let it dry FIRST then use mineral spirits and a rag to clean up .Don't use soap it will make it worse.Dan            

Kurt, here is a thread I started with lots of pics:   floor/stringer repair
It should give you a good idea of how our boats are put together. The floor is mainly fibergla$$ with a wood section between the motorbox and battery box.

I believe dans put a whole new floor in (wood) and is talking about sanding it after install. No need to sand the fibergla$$.

Ah, now that makes sense. Removing the old glue and backing was not a fun job. After scraping as much off as I could, the best method I found was using acetone and a wire brush to remove the old glue. After that it came off with a rag.

Here is where my speakers were installed. They were there when I bought the boat. I haven't taken them out yet so I don't know if Correct Craft planned this space for speakers or what. If I had to cut holes in my fibergla$$, I would opt for surface mount box speakers and mount them somewhere underneath where mine are mounted. If you plan on getting a subwoofer and power amp and you get good quality speekers, I think they would sound better than the 6x9's I have mounted.

Also as you can see, I need to repaint my control plate and refinish the knob. I saw a good post on refinishing the knob using a bolt with the head cut off and threading the knob to the bolt and placing the bolt in a drill press. Then sanding at high speed. This is one of my winter projects.

Also thanks for the info on carpeting. This site is so cool because I feel no matter what repairs I do on the boat, I'm not going in blind. It would be nice to have a shop manual, but I think this is just as good.
Kurt

I got a brand new shiny wood knob at skidim.com for 16.00.I got the old one off while it was in nuetral with vise gribs & a steady hand on the lever so it doesn't snap.