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Recent content by grimesd98

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    ‘82 Diplomat foam question

    Very true. I definitely plan to check. I guess my question is more related to how far do I bury my head in the sand if there is moisture. ;) I paid $1000 for the boat and sunk (no pun intended) another $1600 in work on drive/engine. If I have to redo the entire floor, I start to wonder if...
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    ‘82 Diplomat foam question

    Thanks so much. In your opinion, is it worth it? It sounds like it could be a lot of work, but maybe a good Winter project. Just wondering what folks think. I replaced the carpet last year and I know the floor is in pretty good shape except for the front area where it looks like a previous...
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    ‘82 Diplomat foam question

    My Diplomat seems to be sitting really low and seems like and carrying extra weight. I suspect possibly wet foam. But I don’t know what is normal. I have a photo of the bulkhead at the front of the engine compartment but I can’t get it to attach because it’s too large. There are two holes about...
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    Tight steering 1982 Diplomat I/O Tru Course

    So the Tru Course steering doesn’t have that. There is a cable/pulley type system. There is a pulley type thing behind the steering wheel and an identical one behind the engine connected to the gear that turns the drive. I’ve seen all of these tips for lubricating and cleaning the cable/piston...
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    Seat base replacement for 1982 Checkmate Diplomat I/O

    Thanks! I know nothing about fiberglassing and that makes me nervous. I do have access to a 3D printer though. I was thinking about cutting out that old platform and cleaning up the floor. Then 3D printing a nylon replica with metal threaded inserts embedded and gluing that down with epoxy. Does...
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    Seat base replacement for 1982 Checkmate Diplomat I/O

    I recently got a 1982 Checkmate Diplomat I/O. It's been stored uncovered a lot (apparently) and has some rotten seat structure and bad carpet. But the main challenge I ran into recently is the passenger seat base. This is the swivel chair with aluminum base. The base screws into a small...
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    Tight steering 1982 Diplomat I/O Tru Course

    I'm new to the forum and just purchased my first boat...a 1982 Checkmate Diplomat I/O 3.8L V6 with OMC Stringer 800. It needed work including rebuilding the entire upper unit with new gears [$$$]. Also some minor engine work. But it's running! However, the steering is very tight. I have the...
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