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    99 Monterey 276 Transom Replacement

    20K? It will easily be more than that. It's literally 3-4K to remove and replace both engines and drives, forget de-rigging and re-rigging. I run a shop in Maryland. My hourly rate is $135. Many shops here are $155/hour or more. Some shops in Florida are $200/hour or more. It is hard, laborious...
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    Spectrum Gelcoat Repair Kits?

    Yes, but their kits did work pretty well despite the color being a bit off. I've never had any luck mixing my own gel.
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    Spectrum Gelcoat Repair Kits?

    I know. Very sad for us diyers...
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    Spectrum Gelcoat Repair Kits?

    That link used to have Spectrum kits. Now it doesn't. That was exactly my point.
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    Spectrum Gelcoat Repair Kits?

    No one?
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    Spectrum Gelcoat Repair Kits?

    What the heck happened to them? Can't find them anywhere for purchase.
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    1995 Chaparral 2550 SX Refit and Restoration

    Check now haha!
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    Best Brand Of Storage Cover???

    Yes, it's not acrylic, but I highly recommend it. It's probably 15 years old and only has one seam starting to pull out. I thought I'd have to replace it years ago, but it keeps kicking. I do have a sunbrella cockpit cover underneath too though, but the Carver cover is honestly pretty awesome...
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    1995 Chaparral 2550 SX Refit and Restoration

    Time for an update: Soul Rebel is both fixed and almost ready for the season! I have changed the gear oil, oil, oil filter, fuel filter, cap and rotor, and ignition sensor. The windshield has also been fixed with the good section from the donor boat! It wasn't an exact fit, but was able to be...
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    Best Brand Of Storage Cover???

    I've had good luck with my Carver Industries cover. Wouldn't hesitate to go Taylor Made either. For mooring covered, I personally prefer a more waterproof and lighter material than Sunbrella. Sharkskin is good. It sounds like your cover is leaking at the seams.
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    Sheesh, can't get enough can you 😁
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    Looking for a 35 to 38 foot boat that I can trailer

    Have you ever trailered a boat this size? It's not fun.
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    1995 Chaparral 2550 SX Refit and Restoration

    Also finally got around to replacing the generic and old yellow key float that came with the boat with this custom, two-sided one from Boat US...over 3 years later 🤣. Why is there always something to improve/fix? At least it's part of the fun!
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    1995 Chaparral 2550 SX Refit and Restoration

    Haha, only two! This is the one I was telling you about. I found it on Lake Norman so it's also a freshwater boat.
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    1995 Chaparral 2550 SX Refit and Restoration

    Actually picked up another (1994) 2550 SX today and am heading back to MD now. Soul Rebel might actually get totalled by insurance as a custom curved windshield made of tempered or laminated glass by Ocean Dynamics, the company Taylor Made directed me and the adjuster to, is around 11K shipped...
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    Keel damage - read too much - your thoughts?

    This isn't a big deal, but it should be repaired by grinding it out, laminating some new roving and csm, and then gelcoating.
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    2001 Four Winns Horizon correct hull repair needed

    Is this a joke?
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    2001 Four Winns Horizon correct hull repair needed

    🤣
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    1995 Chaparral 2550 SX Refit and Restoration

    Well guys, do I ever have some unfortunate news!!! Saturday night, I was uncovering the boat to do some minor fiberglass repairs. Upon uncolling the cover, I was caught by the windshield being frosted over. On closer inspection, it was shattered into a million tiny pieces! We have no idea what...
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    1995 Chaparral 2550 SX Refit and Restoration

    Finally got to go see the boat this weekend and took some pictures of the projects I alluded to above ^. First up: new swim ladder as our rubber steps were missing for some reason. As you cannot buy steps seemingly anywhere, I simply replaced the ladder for the Keys trip and the new one was...
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