the 4.3 is on the verge of reversion due to the exhaust pulses.
@Tail_Gunner did a hot 4.3 about 15 years ago on Hot Rodders. will check his old threads as he hasnt been on iBoats in about 6 months. https://www.hotrodders.com/threads/4-3-marine-upgrade.155256/...
They foamed the cap when it's upsidedown
They did the absolute minimum amount of work at the factory to get foam in the boat to meet IMO/USCG requirements for emergency flotation at the time of manufacturer
The boat was originally designed to last 15 years
Yes, the over time the flotation...
Degrease in heated solution of simple green and water. Let sit for a day. Hit with electric pressure washer. Then toss in oxalic acid bath for 2 days. Hit with electric pressure washer. Dry off, prime and paint
they make vinyl with 6mm foam already glued on. a whole lot easier than dealing with an entire roll of 6mm thick foam
the plastic trim for the taylor made windshields is not that expensive. I went with RV screw trim (similar, however available in white)
My 14' aluminum boat hull weighs about 200# with the seats and oars in it. with motor, fuel, gear, trolling motor, beer, cooler, etc. and me.... Im under 1000# for the cost of the clear epoxy, you can buy a water ready older aluminum boat.
Here is a mini version listed as a survival axe. has a saw blade in the handle and a beer bottle opener
https://www.northerntool.com/products/off-grid-tools-survival-axe-model-ogt-sa500-5734661
like the second pic in post #5? its for driving nails, splitting blocking timber, cutting strapping, pulling nails, cleaving zombies, dismembering road kill, felling trees for kindling
Hello and welcome aboard
I have 3 pop-up fender cleats on each side I use on my boat. I also have a mini spring line I run from cleat to cleat to add more fenders in between, using a bowline knot to hang them
