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    UPDATE (new pics): Broken bolster needs repair. Which wood?

    Hello everyone, I hit a hard wake, slammed down on the bolster and broke it in the middle. It feels like there is a metal bar that runs the length and I either broke or bent it. The bolster is held on by 4 bolts (2 on each side). The problem is that I can loosen the bolts but they wont come...
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    Chain to replace nylon bimini straps? (Fabulous Pics)

    Hello everyone, One of my bimini straps snapped. I'm thinking about replacing the nylon straps with stainless steel chain. This should last forever I would think. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Hard To Top...Anybody used these guys?

    Hello Everyone, I'm looking to replace my canvas bimini with a hard top. "Hard To Top." Anybody used these guys? http://hardtotop.com/index.html Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Hurricane hulls...any vinylester?

    Hello Everyone. Does anyone know if Hurricane incorporates any vinylester resin in their hull design. I'm trying to decide if I need a barrier coat or not before painting. After looking over the hull warranty my guess is no, just polyester but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Anyone have know of a Hurricane dealer with a good parts department?

    Hello Everyone, i have a hurricane boat.....i am looking for parts....can any one direct me? Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Anyone have know of a Hurricane dealer with a good parts department PLEEEEZ!

    Hello Everyone, Anyone getting their parts from a Hurricane dealership with a great parts department with knowledgeable people. I've tried dealing with Hurricane directly...WOW!...(my mother taught me if you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all) so I'll leave it at...
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    Zyrex bottom paint...Anyone familiar with this?

    Hello Everyone, Anyone familiar with Zyrex bottom paint? They make some large claims about the product. I called them twice trying to get more info but got a home style answering machine instead. Also, their website isn't quite ready for prime time, if you click "application centers" there...
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    Where is the fuse panel/block on a sundeck 217

    Hello Everyone, I looked under the helm and saw everything else but the fuse block. Is it located somewhere else? I'm going to be installing a VHF radio. Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Oil fill port on dash...what for?

    Hello everyone, At the helm on the far right of the dash is a small oil fill port. Can anyone tell me what this is for? The vague, nearly worthless owners manual does not address it. SD217. Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    12 volt or 14 volt navigation light...or a better 12 volt?

    Hello everyone, My white nav light burnt out so I replaced it with a 12 volt ancor wedge bulb but the bulbs keep burning out. I'm wondering if I should have used a 14 volt instead or a better 12 volt bulb like perko which costs 4 times as much as ancor. FYI...the red, green, and white lights...
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    Can I wash my boat while on the water...No Big EPA fine please.

    Hello everyone, Can I wash down my deck while docked at the marina. The soapy water (bio-degradable) would be discharges via the scuppers in to the lake? (Great Lakes -Erie-Federal waters). Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Hurricane sd217 docking light cover...how do I re-attach it?

    Hello everyone, The glass docking light cover came off. It was laying on the bow in front of the light fixture. I don't know how it came off. I can't figure out how it re-attaches . There's just the glass cover with a clear gasket. Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Hurricane sd217 docking light cover...how do I re-attach it?

    Hello everyone, The glass docking light cover came off. It was laying on the bow in front of the light fixture. I don't know how it came off. I can't figure out how it re-attaches . There's just the glass cover with a clear gasket. Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Why I won't be bottom painting my boat...I think

    I removed this thread because I have changed my opinion about bottom and barrier coat painting to better safe than sorry. Paul Bolden
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    Newbie question. When should I consider bottom painting?

    Hello Everyone, We bought a 2004 hurricane sd217 in Sept. and had in at a marina through Oct. of last year (or for about 5 weeks). Prior to that the boat had always be trailered. This season the boat will be at a marina all season which is on the great lakes. Generally, when should I have it...
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    Newbie...Which cleaners, waxes, etc...

    Hello Everyone, This will be our first full season with our boat (a Hurricane sd 217). Got it to the marina in Sept. and out in Oct. of last year. This year it will be in a marina all season on the great lakes. I have west marines catalog which must have 20 pages of cleaners, waxes, etc...
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    Minor gelcoat repair question.

    Hello Everyone, Last season I over tightened my boat cover and one of the snaps pull away from the gelcoat. What would be the best way to re-affix the snap to the hull. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Hurricane boat cleat size question.

    Thanks anyway. The info is no longer needed. Going a different direction. Paul Bolden
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    Sand before bottom painting?

    Hello Everyone, Question: Do you always sand before bottom painting? I have a hurricane 217 sd. There are no signs of blistering, etc. A marina emailed me a quote which included sanding. Here's his quote: To lift the boat off the trailer, sand the bottom, paint the bottom with two coats...
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    Power inverter question...Can my boat handle the current draw?

    Hello everyone, I have a 21 foot hurricane deck boat that has an auxiliary/lighter plug at the helm. My dock doesn't have electric. I was wondering if typically these plugs can handle a 250 watt plug-in style inverter in order to run a stick vacuum with a draw of about 150 watts? Thanks...
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