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  1. Grub54891

    carpet

    Yeah, ^^^^ that worked well for me.
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    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    Nice. I was wondering if the top rail was there. Looks like they simply added to glass top to an existing platform.
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    Is something wrong with the jack on my trailer?

    I put a small stone under the wheel to keep it from moving. A small wood wedge works to.
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    Polishing or paint

    Yeah 80 will gouge it to deep.
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    Polishing or paint

    Should have went to 3000.
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    Polishing or paint

    Well yes it’s work. But to me worthwhile. Easier to fix a gel scratch than a paint scratch. If you sand through the gel, you can decide weather to paint or re-gel at that point.
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    Prop Id help-what is this?

    Polished up and clear coated would make a nice wall hanger! Unless you know someone you could use it and sell it.
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    water in cabin bilge

    I know on some boats the fwd area sits a tad lower at anchor than the aft. Usually have a bilge pump in there. But keeping the water from coming in first is to find where it’s coming from. There should be telltale water lines where it dribbles in.
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    I see you want to replace the transom with treated. Don't do that. Treated causes corrosion on aluminum. Now I did read some treated stuff nowadays is ok, but I don't know what it's called.
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    Is something wrong with the jack on my trailer?

    Mine broke off the jack the other day. I didn't see it was sideways and it broke when trying to move it. I'm thinking of finding a better caster and bolting or welding it to the jack. They always fight ya.
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    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    Ah yes. That would be more work than he needs to do for that. Unless the rail is actually under the glass top. Sure would make it lighter!
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    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    Being an aluminum boat it should be stiffer than a fiberglass boat. Still make a couple of plywood cradles to set the boat on, they should extend up to the rubrail area. And measure everything and document it all before removal, during repairs and before assembly.
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    Is this a reasonable quote?

    Wowzers! Never saw one that bad. Glad you didn't ignore the noises. It could have been worse if the thing locked up and broke other stuff.
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    Caprice Shudder at Hwy Speed

    Perfect! Good for you!
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    Caprice Shudder at Hwy Speed

    As a mechanic myself, I've taken back more than a few to the alignment shop the next day. The printout says one thing, but the result is different. They correct the issue quickly and then it's fine. I get a kick out of telling me I need this or that, when I've just replaced that part myself.
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    Is this a reasonable quote?

    Yes, lack of service in the past. Can't tell you how many times I've seen that. Possibly a bit high but then again, they don't know if any more issues will pop up. We used to quote high and hope it comes in as less after the repairs, which works out better for you. Sometimes no matter how well...
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    Upgrades to old alluminum boat

    Looks like it used to have a helm. Put one back on?
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    Polishing or paint

    When i wet sanded I went up as far as 3000 grit.
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    Polishing or paint

    My old boat was like that. I wet sanded and buffed to a glossy shine. Wax in the fall and spring. Good to go. It didn't take out the deep scratches but still looks good a few years later.
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    First time cleaning a carb, ruined the jets?

    I wish. Pretty dead out here the last few days. My old game cam didn't work so I set up a new one yesterday. But my new phone can't read what I got. Have to get home and figure that out. Ugh. The rut should start in a couple weeks.
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