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  1. gm280

    Interesting Observance.

    Today again, I was cleaning up yard tools that I've use to trim hedges and cut trees and things like that. I usually like to completely clean and sharpen the blades before running them dry and putting them away for next usage. Well again today I was using an angle pneumatic die grinder to clean...
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    Replacing wood flooring

    sberi, :welcome: aboard to iboats. Great to have you join us... I have to say I see great potential with your new-to-you boat. I second WOG's suggestions with a multi-tool to cut off the screws. And by all mean get every little bit of that rotted soaked wood out. The hull will perform a 100%...
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    Better seats and pedestals

    capndan, I used bases like this; Or this; Both can be secured to a floor section and have zero flex. And then you use posts like these; Or even an adjustable setup And then you can select whatever type seat you like. And they even make angled wedges to setback the angle of the seat for...
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    16 ft Aluminum StarCraft SS Rebuild?

    E260, After seeing your rub rail, I think you can make that look like new with not much effort. I basically had the same type rub rail on my hull and I think mine was even more bent up. But with a little work and polishing, it now looks like new and very shiny as well. Here are a few pictures...
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    Polyester Resin - Leftover puck cured on outside but "rubbery" on the inside

    Fastrack, I've been following your thread and reading you problems. Not being there and seeing how you are mixing your batches, or the weather you are mixing them in, I can't say it is bad resin, MEKP or anything else. I do remember my first batch of polyester and MEKP. I mixed it exactly to...
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    Dash Plaque Westfield Custom

    Hello Sam I did check out that plate and there is a perfect technique to make one exactly like that. It is called sublimation process. You design the exact layout and then it is printed off on a special type paper with special inks. Then that special printed paper is heat transferred onto a...
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    What throttle and shifter control unit does a 1973 evenrude use

    :welcom: J.wms to iboats. Nice to have a new member... I am not sure for '73, but I have a '76 and I am using this setup; It is a typical two handle setup that works the both the throttle and gears. I refurbished it from what it once was. And was even able to find replace parts for it yet...
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    OMC fuel tank repair 1977

    :welcome: aboard Mark Kaney. Nice to have you join us here at iboats... Not seeing your gas tank, but thinking it is the typical 6 gallon metal types that we all have seen, the assembly that the fuel line attaches to should have four screws that you remove to remove that assembly. The gasket...
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    Popular Mechanics 1962 PM38 Build [SPLASHED 2017]

    Sure looks nice to me. :thumb: Something I used on my trailer where bundling wires is some split tube. It looks like this and keeps all the wires bundled together for a nice clean look. You can buy it in a lot of different diameters, lengths and colors. Just an idea.
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Okay I did finish the clear coating now. And here is proof. Yes this is the final...hopefully. And I haven't even remove the tap yet either. Just another shot to make sure it is done. And I reshot the transom. That never hurts either. At this time, I am not sure I will do any wet sanding...
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    Is it just me?

    For a fairly long time now I have been experiencing an issue with the comment section. If I add a comment to and thread and click on the post, it takes forever, and I now know that is no big deal and simply move on. But I have also noticed that for any reason I move from posting the comment...
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    Waxing my boat after one year in the sun....... help, sore elbows.

    Sounds like you have gel coat deterioration go on. That is usually obvious with the chalky finish that takes a lot of effort to make shine again. Personally I would stop with the wax, and switch to something a little more aggressive. Look at 3M polishing compounds or even cutting/buffing...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Okay I have some good news and some equally stupid news today. And sadly pictures to back both up. :eek: I think it is disingenuous to only post good picture about boat refurbishing and not the pictures that just didn't work out as planned. So I like to posts the stupid pictures so others can...
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    Evinrude 9.9 not charging.

    Any time you want to read voltage, you measure from the red wire to the black wire. That is called a parallel connection for voltage. And time you want to read current, you have to insert the amp meter inline of the wire. That could be the wire at the battery or any other place you are wanting...
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    bees

    If they are carpenter bees, you should see some wood fibers somewhere around the area. They literally cut into wood and usually make about a 1/2" diameter hole when cutting their holes. So look for wood dust and if you see that, that are carpenter bees. If not, then they could be any number of...
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    1963 Starcraft lancer restore

    Lower, a cradle doesn't have to be too elaborate. Build something simple and make it low enough to get in and out easily. You will thank yourself over and over. And if you can install casters, all the better. That way you can move it around if need be. Here is what I did; I flipped the hull...
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    Wiring question... 24v set upu with my new Terrova trolling motor.

    You can change wire gauges/sizes IF the wire gauges and lengths can handle the current you need for the trolling motor. The real problem with changing wire sizes is the connections between the two different wire sizes. So make certain that your connections are a perfect as you can make then...
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    1963 Starcraft lancer restore

    Answer: Yes you can basically use most any type wood you please. However, plywoods laminated together makes a superior stringer to simple 2 x 4 stringers. The laminated wood (exterior grade) uses waterproof glues when manufactured and that make them very strong. As for the type joint, again...
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    77 champion restoration

    Of course you can "stagger " them to make whatever length you need. I did that exact thing with mine. For better strength, make sure you don't have the same staggered aresa next to each other. Make then so staggers that no two are the same cuts lengths. I hope that makes sense. Here is a little...
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    1963 Starcraft lancer restore

    Lower, re-looking at your hull. it really looks like there was some type tubes installed instead of stringers on each side. And that may have been their answer to channeling water out of the hull if it got underneath the flooring. But that is only a wild guess with me. I have no idea what you...
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