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    Aluminum Boat Paint

    Well then I was misinformed. They guy at my local paint store told me that some time ago. Since than I have been using the other options, but I must admit that they are not as good. What IS banned in NY is oil based house paint. I can buy a pint of Rustoleum oil based enamel, but gallons are...
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    18ft aluminum boat v hull

    The transom corner posts and the seat brackets look just like my Sea Nymph. Post a pic of the side profile. Regardless, it's NOT a Jon boat. It's a V-hull utility. Measure the OAL and beam EXACTLY and I'll look it up in my collection of catalogs.
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    are these gel coat cracks or something more serious? (pic included)

    In the first post when you said a 39 year old fiberglass boat, my first thought was "no way" even before I looked at the pictures. Surely, if cost is no object, and the boat is just what you want, then no discussion is needed. Regardless, my prediction is that after a couple of years toiling...
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    Aluminum Boat Paint

    Zinc Chromate is not available in NY, and hasn't been for 25+ years. What I use is Rustoleum Acid Etching Primer, or NAPA Acid Etching Primer. I use brass wire wheels. My "Toy Boat" is really not a dinghy. It's a semi V Sea Nymph 14R, which has a deep freeboard. It used to handle 2 fat...
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    Aluminum Boat Paint

    Back in the 1960's I used the zinc stuff on a few motors and they are still pristine today. Unfortunately, it's not available any more. (EPA you know, at least not in NY). Acid etching primer is OK, but the long term durability won't match the old stuff.
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    Aluminum Boat Paint

    I guess I knew the answer ahead of time, but was hoping for an easy way out. We've owned the boat for 40+ years. My sons grew up in her. My youngest moved to TN and wants to build a waterfront house. I told him I would restore it and the other day he was in town and said what a good job I...
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    Aluminum Boat Paint

    I'm restoring an old tinny and want to paint the deck (aluminum floor). It's a little dingy and is down to bare metal in a lot of places due to foot traffic over the past 61 years. I see there are a lot of options out there, but I thought I would see if anyone has any real world experience...
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    Pink Super Tech (Walmart) -50 RV and Marine ok for engine?? I always thought NO...??

    They make 2 versions. Both are pink. One says on the bottle that it's for marine and RV water systems. The other one says it's for engines. Just READ the instructions.
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    View of unloaded trailer with pickups

    I hate pickemuptrucks with a passion. Won't own one. My Land Yacht 45 year old Pontiac Bonneville can back ANY trailer with ease. The current SUVs not so good, even with the hatch up. The ONLY problem I ever had was with a 10' long jetski. Can't see the sucker trailer back there no matter...
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    Best flooring options?

    My family boat has EVA foam and we love it. It's cool and does good things to the feet. But keeping it clean from foot mud and fish blood is a chore. It CAN be done but not fun. Also it cost a pretty penny. My fishing boat has Marideck. Easy to clean in ALL circumstances, but when I'm...
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    Best flooring options?

    A few years ago I saw my old Silverline at the side of the road with a for sale sign. It was a 1971. I had to look at it, but boy did I have to shed a tear. When I sold it she had been garage kept since new. It was obvious the last owner had kept it outside summer and winter. The glass...
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    Best flooring options?

    My last 3 boats had Marideck. That was OEM for Starcraft and others. It wears like iron and cleans up easy peasy. On one boat I bought a roll of kit and did it myself. The competition is Nautolex.
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    How do you screw into fiberglass/gelcoat without chipping?

    Drill a hole that is appropriate for the screw being installed. Then drill thru the gelcoat with a second bit that is slightly bigger than the screw's OD. Works every time. I learned that in 1971 when I bought my first glass boat. Haven't chipped a screw hole since then. Regardless, if you...
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    2 stroke longevity?

    As a teenager with Grandpa's old 1955 10HP Mercury I used to rent an old tinny up the creek and terrorize the ducks on the Erie Canal with my buddies. But I DID religiously use "good" oil and kept to the 24:1 ratio. I bought Quaker State 2-stroke OB OIL because that 's what they sold at KMart...
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    2 stroke longevity?

    My OB collection is up to 75 now. Only 5 are 4-stroke, and that includes the 1950 Lauson that was built before it's time. When we want to have some fun, we put one of the oldies on one of my antique / Classic boats and go for a spin. But, my fishing boat and family boats sport 4-strokes. Fun...
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