Broom Aquarius

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Aquarius
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Well I have now cleaned up as best I could the front seats and bench seat. Not perfect but close. Should get the boat back next week in time for a decent spell of weather I hope.

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Here is an update of what I have done so far.

Finally in mid August I go the new engine fitted. 115hp 4 stroke Mercury Engine. This summer we only got 7 hrs done so next year I have to do a 3 hrs before I can put this engine through it's paces. Comes with new dials as well.

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The old fuel tank needs repair, so will get this done during the winter.

New dials for fuel and speed.

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Fuel separator was added by the dealer as well. Also an isolator switch added.

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All cleaned up!

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Sitting on Lough Erne at Devenish Island.

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Near Cammagh Bay on lough Erne, on one of the rare dasy the weather was good.

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Rapier
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Re: Broom Aquarius

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Looks a great job, seldom see these in as nice condition.
Fasten bra straps and remove dentures...

Aquarius
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Yes, They are hard to find without any form of scratches. A friend of mine has one from new back in 1994 and still going! Same colour and strips as this one. My old red one is up the country near Coleraine. I have been told but the red has faded badly!

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Below is the trim I want to remove and repair. What is the best way to cut these nuts from the bolts as they have rusted.

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I also want to remove this piece of stainless steel as it is a hazard!

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Any suggestions is welcome!

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floater
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Access is your biggest challenge. If you have enough room then a nut splitter may work: https://www.toolstation.com/nut-splitter-set/p80007
Otherwise a hacksaw blade carefully alongside the thread down the length to cut the side off the nut or a dremel with a cutting disc with plenty of pauses to let things cool?

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