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    Metal Roof Coating?

    Nothing special about “tin” roofs. Have been dealing with them forever. How old is the roof? Painted or galvanized? How bad is the rust? If the surface rust is just “streaks” you can paint right over it. If you have a bit more rust, you can use trisodium phosphate at a ratio of one cup...
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    What is the best easiest way to clean hull?

    Got a warning this Spring for not wearing a harnesses on a 4' step ladder. Something about the magic 48" Have Orange, Yellow and Green reflective vests...used to need two colors of hard hat until one site got wise and eliminated the need to wear one altogether. Someone finally figured out a...
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    Opinion on types of starting batteries

    Biggest battery that will fit or you can afford Been there done that with AGM. No way I can justify the price difference given past experiences with them. I do nothing special, leave batteries in boat for the winter, and get 8-10 years from a set of lead acid deep cycles. Not to mention deep...
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    What is the best easiest way to clean hull?

    As a kid coming out of welding school I took a job as an Iron worker/ Steam Fitter building water towers and large storage tanks. Only PPE required was a hard hat. Welded with #6 and #7 lens so you could see in direct sun. Fit with polarized sun glasses. Used the crane ball as an elevator...
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    Is this repairable? Outdrive Chip

    The damage is purely cosmetic. Why are you “guarding” a chip? Take it in and have it welded if it bothers you
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    What is the best easiest way to clean hull?

    You forgot the “do not drink” warning….lol PPP warnings make me chuckle. Come from a generation before safety became an “industry” and common sense was common.
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    How to fasten clear vinyl sheets to plastic lattice?

    If you use Polyethylene or Polypropylene you can wrap the film around the edges of the lattice and heat shrink in place with a heat gun. Will stretch very tight and confirm to the shape of the lattice. Tack in place with furring strips
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    Re- Rewiring boat

    Watts / Volts = Amps
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    Post your performance numbers

    Never mind
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    Swell, waves, and period

    Most like myself have gave up on the forecast. No where close..... to many localized weather anomalies. Took it upon myself many years ago to take an interest and learn weather to forecast for myself. Lots and lots of weather data out there once you understand how the pieces fit together. A...
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    Swell, waves, and period

    Not sure about LIS but around here the accuracy of the marine wave forecast is a running joke. Swell is wind-generated waves that have traveled out of their generating area. Typically fall out from offshore hurricane or tropical storms as they pass thru the area. The one to watch is...
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    1" spindle trailer axles still sold anywhere???

    1” bearing are/where used on #1,250 axles. On parts (bearing) availability alone, I would upgrade to a #2,500-3,500 axle
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    '93 Pursuit 2150 - Fuel tank questions

    The 92 gallon tank on my Grady is just “blocked” in with 2x4 so air can circulate completely around it. The whole thing was then covered with a sheet of heavy plastic
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    Small cheap roof for storage?

    That will be in a tree down the street with the first wind storm. I keep mine on a pole building now, but for years I keep on under a gray/blank tarp
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    Rivers & Open Sea

    No reason you couldn’t motor the Broads with a boat big enough to venture “out front” from time to time. There are a number of very capable “big water” boat with shallow drafts. People have crossed the Atlantic in row boats so boat selection comes down to your skill level, comfort level and...
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    Pumping lake water into water holding tank

    Forget the tank….install a raw water washdown system. Puts 60 psi, 6 gpm at your disposal. I have a scoop type (thru-hull) intake on mine. Has never fouled, plugged, etc. On-demand (pressure switch) so no tank required. I have a 25’ hose with spray nozzle attached to mine. Most used accessory...
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    Popping noise when use trim

    Guessing Delrin or nylon 6 bushings. No lubrication required. Will “chatter” until broken in
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    How to address rusting hinge

    There are a number of commercial rust removers but the simpleist is white vinegar and baking soda.
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    Help with Battery issues after stereo install

    Define safely…wire doesn’t catch fire? Voltage drops are a huge concern on boats
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    Still Running VRO on '98

    Goggle “tin foil hat” and you’ll find just as many supportive posts…. I have read a number of na sayer posts over the years. Most start off by denouncing the cost of a new pump, then go on with lines like “I heard”, “I know a guy”, but no first hand experience to share. Never mind the...
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