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by Newcomer
Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:55 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 535 refurb
Replies: 13
Views: 7180

Re: 535 refurb

So quick update.

Took the gearbox off, and found that the drive shaft really struggled to turn, and when it did, it really felt like it was grinding. Took as much apart as I could, but could not get the propshaft and carrier out for love nor money.
Ended up taking it to the engineer to remove, he ...
by Newcomer
Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 535 refurb
Replies: 13
Views: 7180

Re: 535 refurb

That's great guys thank you.

Going to have a go tomorrow, so fingers crossed. I really hope it's something easy.

Confirmed my suspicions on the 50-60 interchange.

You've all been so helpful, thank you
by Newcomer
Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 535 refurb
Replies: 13
Views: 7180

Re: 535 refurb

Thank you for the words of advice, looking at the sate of the Hull, I don't think it had antifoul on it. Was covered in weed and barnacles etc. But I'll be sure to mask up.
Regarding engine, it's a mercury from the 90s, 60hp 2 stroke elpto. Looking online, I think the lower unit from a 50 will fit ...
by Newcomer
Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:55 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 535 refurb
Replies: 13
Views: 7180

Re: 535 refurb

Thank you so much for the info. Think I'll stay with the international. I've read up so much on it, amd it seems really popular. I have lots of painting experience, but zero on boats. I've watched some videos where some people say about the roll and tip method, I'm thinking depending on the ...
by Newcomer
Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:04 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 535 refurb
Replies: 13
Views: 7180

535 refurb

Hi there,
This is my first post, and just wanted to ask a few questions.
We are just about to undertake a refurb on a recently purchased 535. The person who had it before has let it go a bit and now it needs quite a bit of work.

First question is related to paint. I want to sand the entire boat ...