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    Bonda resin directions 14 drops per ounce, gels in less than 5 min.

    The directions state 14 drops of MEK per ounce of resin, this sets or gels way to quickly. I am working with 12 batches maximum and using 2.5 quart containers and temps in 50 degrees. What is the minimum amount to mix this at to get a longer working time. I know lower temps increase working...
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    what to clean and paint rusty hubs with?

    My trailer hubs are pretty rusty. I have access to sandblast or spray the exterior with muriatic acid or traditional sand paper and wire wheel them. What method is recomended? Should I prime them after and paint with rustoleum or use a rubberized undercoating spray? I would think the...
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    Will a transom saver work on an outboard without power trim?

    I have a 12' whaler clone with a 9.8 4 stroke tohatsu with manual trim and I was wondering if a transom saver will work? Most descriptions say for use with power tilt or trim.
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    which hydrofoil is best on a small outboard?

    I have a 12" whaler clone trihull that rides front high under acceleration no matter how you distribute weight, I have a nissan 9.8 four stroke that is heavier than its 2 stroke brother so I am going to try a stabilizer for my boat to get a better ride even if I lose a coulple of mph off of the...
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    How do I thin epoxy resin for plywood coating?

    I have read that you may thin resin with acetone at a percentage to saturate plywood before you actually apply fabric, so that it penetrates deeper and then you use resin at full strength epoxy resin on top when you apply fabric? Would 10% be good and is that by volume before adding epoxy...
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    new engine for 12' trihull skimapp? how fast

    I have a fiberglass 12' trihull skimapp. I have an 87 johnson 6hp that weighs 55lbs. and want to upgrade to a 2009 tohatsu 9.8 four stroke that weighs 85lbs. how much of an increase in speed should i see the 6 hp was somewhat unreliable and am thinking of making this purchase with income tax in...
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    Ordering epoxy and worried about amine blushing?

    I have never used epoxy and I am worried about the blushing that might happen. Can anyone explain this process and how to overcome it? I am repairing a transom and installing two bench seats with other minor scrapes and such.
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    What primer for rustoleum paint on fiberglass hull?

    I will be sanding my fiberglass trihull with 120grit on my air sander then up to 220 but would there be any benefit of using primer under the non-marine rustoleum paint. The boat was previously painted and its in rough cosmetic shape, there are runs on the hull and cracks and slight peeling in...
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    minwax polyurethane an polyester resin compatibility?

    I am putting new oak bench seats in my project boat, a 12' generic whaler. The seats are 9.5" oak with 1.5" rips glued and nailed with my 16ga finish gun. The edges will all be rounded over and I would like to use extra minwax polyurethane to coat these several times. They will be screwed to...
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    Question about using epoxy resin with 1708 cloth?

    I have read that epoxy and mat (CSM) are not compatible because of the glue that holds the fibers together. What are some peoples experiences using epoxy and biaxail mat? Second question if it is acceptable to use 1708 with epoxy what type of finishing cloth can be used besides CSM. I only...
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    1987 6hp top carb gasket leaks?

    :mad:I have cleaned my carb and after putting it back together fuel rushes out between the aluminum carb body and the plastic top cover( there is a half circle cutout on the left side but the gasket goes around this and lines up with the plastic cover). I ordered a carb rebuild kit and replaced...
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    caution tag on sierra carb kit? HELP

    The caution tag in the sierra carb kit states,"When changing the injector diaphram you MUST Change the injector Spring and Plug." This sounds like it pertains to a fuel pump kit. I have looked at the BRP parts brake down and there is nothing called an "injector diaphram" or "injector spring...
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