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    Interlux Pre Kote questions

    I built new plywood consoles for my boat and am in the process of putting on a finish coat. I sanded out one section of the ply too much and it got wavy looking so I've been applying the Interlux Pre Kote to the deeper areas to build it back up. The process is working but it takes at least a...
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    Ford AC problems, think I'm getting the sort end?

    Over the past several months the clutch on the AC Compressor of my Wife's 2011 Explorer started sticking partially engaged. The AC worked fine and it would lock in when the AC or defrost were turned on. I took it to a mechanic to replace the compressor and picked it up after hours. It...
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    Wood Flooring Question

    I did some digging around on google but didn't find much, was wondering if any of you would have some insight My house was built in 1949, wood flooring on the first floors. The 2 bedrooms have oak, the rest was fir. I always assumed the oak was original to the house, but looking at it more...
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    Odd Ford Expy brake problem, I thought.

    Here's an FYI for you Ford Expedition owners. I've had some goofy stuff going on with my front brakes for a while, ABS would momentarily engage even without a foot on the brakes. A couple weeks ago a front caliper locked up on me and because I've had one go bad on an EXPY before I just put on...
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    Livewell Drain Question

    Hoping for some help as I'm planning the resto on my boat and am adding a livewell. I'm not sure what I'm missing but how do they drain? I've got a thru hull on the transom for the pump and an overflow drain on the side. Do I need to add another separate thru hull on the transom for a drain...
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    plastic step fender mounts

    I'm trying to change out the fenders on my 3" square tube trailer with 13" wheels and have had problems finding a way to mount them because my spring mounts are in the way. I ordered a set of bigger fenders that would clear the mounts but they look ridiculous and hit the boat unless I lower...
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    Material for making new consoles.

    I'm about to start the re-restoration of my dual console aluminum boat. Last time we just carpeted over the plywood which worked but I was hoping to make something that looked a little more factory. I've considered a couple options.and would appreciate any input. Starboard. I've read that if...
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    Ribbed or non ribbed?

    ......wobble rollers? Any advantages, disadvantages or differences for an aluminum boat?
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    Car AC question?

    I'm hoping somebody can help me with this one. Last night while driving my wife's Explorer the AC stopped blowing cold air abruptly. There was no sound, no squealing or scraping or anything. About 20 seconds later, with the AC still on, I smelled some burning rubber/electrical smell. I...
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    Too much time here on the resto forum....

    Not sure if this qualifies as a stupid human trick while boating but it must come close. Last spring I completely dismantled my boat to the bare hull. I thought I'd have time to finish it and even started a thread here but of course other things kept coming up and I didn't get the chance to...
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    Any info on HarberCraft Boats?

    I found an "05 HarberCraft for sale that seems to fit my wants but can't find much info about them, especially going back to the early 2000's, and it's a long drive from my house to look at it. I know it's a welded AL boat and the brand is now owned be Kingfisher but that's about it. Anybody...
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    Kevlar Hull? and other questions about a used boat I'm looking at.

    My dad has a winter place in FL and is looking for a decent boat he can use in the Cape Coral/Fort Myers area. It wont get used much so he doesn't want to spend a lot. I lurk a lot on here but this fiberglass thing is still pretty foreign to me and even more to my dad. I came across this 1979...
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    O2 sensor gurus!

    Just wondering if I've got this backwards. Not sure if this makes sense but my O2 sensor is stuck high (reading a rich condition) which will induce an actual lean condition. My code is 2195. I've seen 2 descriptions for it. 1)....O2 sensor Lack of sensor switch indicates lean 2)....O2...
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    Cigar test for vacuum leaks?

    Still hunting down my idle problem and came across a couple videos using a cigar to find vacuum leaks. Just put a rubber glove over the throttle body to plug it up, find an upstream vacuum hose and puff away. Anybody try this one? I don't know, maybe it's getting a bit desperate but what can...
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    Ford Expy wont idle

    Funny thing this AM, I got my 04 Expedition cleaned up and ready to sell so it's been sitting more than usual. I last drove it Sunday, just pulled the boat around from the alley to the street. When I started it the RPMs shot up to about 1600 then it dropped down to a smooth idle at 1000 and...
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    Keep it winterized or start it up?

    I've been rebuilding the boat and it's been slow going. I have some hopes of getting it on the water before winter but that's fading fast. Last November I winterized my Etec with it's self-winterizing process, and it's sat in the driveway that way since. I know bad things happen when anything...
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    Curious to know how you'd react?

    I wanted to post this earlier but figured I'd take a cooling off period since the rest of our Cub Scout group blew it off. I'm usually pretty rational but this still bothers me so before I report it to the scout camp director I figured I'd run it past you guys to see if I was/am over reacting...
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    External livewell pump vs internal?

    I'm adding a livewell to my boat and have been debating whether to use an internal pump with a hole through the bottom of the transom or an external mounted pump and put a through hull fitting above the water line. Any real disadvantages aside from looking lousy? I have this fear of my line...
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    Re-redoing the Ugly Duck, my 18ft aluminum Sylvan

    Here's the deck from last time:
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    Re-redoing the Ugly Duck, my 18ft aluminum Sylvan

    The first pic isn't my boat but it's exactly what the back started as: The rest are the results of the last remodel when it was repainted. I reshaped the transom, removed the splashwell and added the casting platform. With 3 kids I need another seat so this time I'm planning to add a bench seat...
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