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    strakes can't drain...filling with poly?

    my hull has strakes at the exterior most point of the hull sides. from the inside of the hull, they are depressions that cant drain. i don't expect that they'll gather much water after the new deck but i'd still like to fill them in. the lowest point of my bilge is also not the lowest point of...
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    resin mixing tips and techniques

    i've used poly resin on a few small projects before. nothing in the gallon+ range though. i know you need to mix in small batches, it sets quicker on hotter days, wear protective gear... how about some tips for mixing and dealing with it? gloves, brushes and rollers get sticky, the jugs get...
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    cutting old stringers out

    what saws have you guys used to get the old stringers out? my stringers are mostly rotted where cross braces were notched out but the rest is in pretty good shape. sawzall will take forever. what about replacing sections of stringers and re-glassing everything? not sure if that would even save...
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    inboard exhaust pipes, sealant, mufflers

    i have straight pipes with super traps. i'm re-doing the deck. i took my trailer down to the ramp once i had all of the foam out to dunk the hull. i know there were leaks and wanted to make sure i found em all. both pipes leak like shower heads with the foam out. one pitot hose was also leaking...
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    ever tried/heard of preforms?...composite stringers

    "http://www.preforms.com/products.php" they make composite structural components for deck support...stringers, bulkheads, stiffeners, and more. the website has a video showing installation of stringers and supports for a 20'er. they say it takes them about 40 mins with their system. i've seen...
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    stringer/deck costs and splitting the halves q's

    i've run into a bit of an obstacle on my stringer/deck project. the foam under my open bow is soaked so the top half is gonna have to come off. it's a 23' hull and i don't have proper storage facilities, don't want to risk warping anything...top cap or hull bottom. i'm considering hiring a shop...
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    engine stand for 454 w/tranny?

    i've never pulled an engine before and want to get it done the less painful way. i don't have a garage although a friend will let me store it in his while i re-do the floor. the plan is to use a nearby mechanic's engine hoist and then a pick-up truck to move the engine to my friend's garage...
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    spiders around exterior of house

    my place is crawling with spiders, not so bad inside but everywhere outside. i even have spiders hiding in the door handle recesses on my truck. one tried to hitch a ride inside the truck with me this morning, i had to slam on the brakes and jump out when it dropped between my legs when i was...
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    double-walled hull, new floor

    i haven't seen this question asked before...what to do about replacing floor with double-walled hull? i doubt i'm using the correct term so by double-walled what i mean is that the top cap has interior walls that connect with floor leaving a void between inner and outer hull walls. this boat is...
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    re-screening windows

    i recently painted the exterior of my house. now the old screens on the windows look like junk. i got a quote from a local store to re-screen them and replace them. i only have 10- 48"x54" screens and they wanted $500 just to replace the screens, $650 if i want new frames. i think i'd rather...
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    freebie in austin, 20' formula w/ dual axle

    i ran across this on craigslist, have not looked or checked into it but thought someone here might be interested. seems like it might be better than the usual freebie deal... http://austin.craigslist.org/boa/259228154.html
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    454 cough, sputter, hiss

    1987 pcm 454 inboard, newer edelbrock carb, new distributor/wires/coil. used to run like a top but sat for a few months. ....running like junk, stalls after 10 seconds on the hose. will re-start but stall quickly again. often see smoke coming out of flame arrestor on stall, hiss sound too...
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    does this sound correct?...shift shaft bushing assembly

    i'm asking for a co-worker, he has a 1996 glasstron with 5.7L and alpha 1 outdrive. he keeps it in a rack at the marina. they just called and said his boat was dripping fluid on the one under him, said he needs a new shift shaft bushing assembly...quoting him $385 to repair, parts and labor...
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    why no spark at coil? (why'd my question get so long?)

    never mind
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    what is composite decking/seat bases called?

    does anyone know what the composite is called that manufacturers use for decking and seat bases now? know where to get it? i have a seat bench that needs repairing and i can split the cost of a sheet with a buddy who's got the same problem in his boat. i know i can epoxy or resin the proper...
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    noisey water at home

    i think code in my area is copper piping. i have a pier and beam foundation and haven't had the urge to take a look yet. this is also my first house so i have lots to learn. the question is..why do most of the pipes or at least fixtures in my house make noise when i turn the water on? why is my...
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    new distributor, now no oil pressure

    i put a new mallory marine distributor on my chevy 454 inboard and now i have no oil pressure. otherwise, ignition was smooth for my shortest outing yet. oil buzzer went off before the trailer even left the ramp. so, what did i miss. my pcm manual doesn't say anything about the relationship of...
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    creative ways to pull an engine

    what are some creative ways to pull an engine block? i've got a 454 inboard that i need to yank for stringer replacement. i don't have a garage and also nothing to use to pull the block out. i have a few trees on my property but that's about it. i don't have any buddy's with access to heavy...
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    manuals, i need a better one

    1987 PCM Chevy 454 with Borg Warner tranny<br /><br />i've bought a couple of 'manuals' that aren't much help. one from the boat's manufacturer that is little more than warnings and another (can't remember where) that's more of a rebuild shop manual. both are very short on diagnostics. iboats...
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    switched to electronic ignition, not smooth

    454 engine, was running points but switched to electronic ignition this year. i was having trouble getting spark after letting it sit for a couple of months. rather than a tune-up kit, i made the switch to electronic ignition...pertronix. i also replaced the distributor cap, coil, and plugs...
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