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    '85 Sierra 16.5' Fiberglass - Floor / Transom / New Layout

    I did a "pre sand" with 80 grit to remove surface junk. Wash with acetone to remove contaminates so you don't grind them in deeper. Then get to the "pink" with a coarse grit. Wash with acetone again. I did a final touch with 16 grit but that's a bit overkill. When you start to lay glass with...
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    How to fix stress crack in fiberglass under seat cushion

    Just so you have an idea.... that repair should go 6-8" each way,min, 3-5 layers, top and bottom. And as deep as you can get.
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    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    118 in vegas
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Whe have been pushing 118+ deg here in vegas...🥵
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    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Stumble on throttle up? Try adjusting accelerator pump. Could be a lean stumble. Just cuz carb was rebuilt doesn't mean all adjustments are dialed
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    Bent skeg on outboard

    Cut it off and attach a skeg repair kit?
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    wires have all been taken off dist ?

    Starter motors can have different directions. Step #1 ... get a original equipment manual for that motor and alot of the answers you seek shall be in there.
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    Chopstran is clumpy. Is this an issue when putting on the regular fiberglass?

    It's best to lay your csm and 1708 at the same time if possible
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    How to video cavitation plate on the water

    I did some testing with a gopro on high speed so I could slow it down and see the prop. Worked well. Put a safety tether on it. If I had not done that to mine I would have lost it. I wrapped it in a stainless steel .040 safety wire harness I made. I didn't want to trust the gopro lanyard.
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    aquasport 175 osprey

    Figured you had 3 more boats in the que
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    Sealing electrical connections?

    Look at gel splices. They make a bazillion (not really) they have them from 22 guage telecom to big industrial line power taps
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    Boat lift maintenance

    Open gear grease on the open gear. And if it were me I would use a moly grease for the pillow blocks and bearings/bushings
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    Marine Insurance

    No Mr jim..... agents seem to die after writing policy's for you ☠️
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    Marine Insurance

    Jim... I'm not an agent but if I was I would NEVER write you a policy🤣 I have progressive and boat us. Progressive was super cheap and boat us Mainly for their tow ins
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    Restoring 1988 19’ bayliner capri

    If it has no wax (dont sound right.... probably has wax in it and don't require more...)rubbing acetone on a spot and see if it gets soft and tacky. If so you could probably just go over it after a full wipe down. You would need to do a full wipe down with acetone before sanding anyway if it had...
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    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    Always top notch
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    Surprise My electric car is not charged.

    I remember growing up we were going to go into the next ice age and they were trying to figure out how to heat the planet. Next is we are overheating. Now it's just "change". The planet has always had temperature fluctuations, even before the industrial revolution. Who can prove its just man...
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    1971 Reinell

    I have your boats little 22ft sister. It has the dwarf size cabin, not like yours with all the head room but at 5'5" I'm good. I am willing to bet your whole boat structure is rotten. Mine was.
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    hull repair needed along lower rake

    After you bulletproof the glass contemplate 4lb structural foam for both of those areas
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    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    You never cease to impress
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