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    Filling small holes from snaps?

    I am going to drill out all the rivets that hold the snaps from the old cover on top of the cap out. Now to fill the holes should I mix up some PB or just buy the bondo fiberglass resin? The Bondo resin is polyester but that should not matter. The holes should be no bigger than 1/4 inch.
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    What do you guys think about using old guages in a restoration?

    My boat is from 1981 and the guages are too, should I spring for new ones $$$$$ or try and get away with cleaning up the old ones. I am not using the original motor and I am wondering if the trim guage is universal to fit different outboards?
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    You guys have any hot rods or race cars

    When im not messing with the boat im messing with this
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    Going to look at a 150 johnson tomorrow that runs ruff, any ideas?

    I found this 150 johnson for my boat on craigslist and I am going to look at it tomorrow but the guy said it runs ruff. It is late 80's, early 90's he said. I will do a compression check on it but what else should I look for? He wants like $325 for it with controls. Any help appreciated
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    Just cut out my new transom now what?

    I just cut out two pieces of 3/4 for my new transom and I plan on using PL to bond them together but do I cover them both in resin first or glue them together and then cover in resin? I plan on countersinking 1" brass wood screws after the pl to help hold the two pieces together and then...
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    Tips or tricks for uncapping

    Well now I must be crazy if I am about to take the top half of my boat off and lay it on the ground, right. I took off the rub rail and drilled out all of the rivets. How heavy do you guys think it might be? Any tricks or tips? It looks like there is some sealant that I can just run a knife...
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    81 chaparral 187 bowrider first timer resto

    I picked it up about a month ago but had no idea what I was in for. With all the resources here I hope to be in the water by June. Pics as soon as I can figure it out.
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