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    Restoring Pattern on Gelcoat Deck

    Hello Everyone My next project will be my thirty one year old Kittiwake 23 (sailboat). I may have to replace a small section of deck that has a texture (pattern) molded in to the gelcoat. Can this be duplicated and of so, how? Thanks, Grits
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    Spray Guns for Shooting Gelcoat?

    Hello Everyone, What type of spray guns are best for spraying gelcoat and what guns will work? I recently repaired several minor dings and scratches on the hull of my Key West 1900. I used a general purpose airbrush with a 1.1mm tip and it worked fine; however, I was only spraying 1/2 oz. to...
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    Restoring the Hull of a '94 Key West 1900 CC

    This thread was started by me, day before yesterday, in the worng forum. I will try it again. I bought the referenced boat early last fall. It was in very good shape with 172 hours on the original motor. The previous owner was 82 years old. The hull did have dock rash in a couple of places...
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    restoring the Hull of a '94 Key West 1900 CC

    I bought the referenced boat early last fall. It was in very good shape with 172 hours on the original motor. The previous owner was 82 years old. The hull did have dock rash in a couple of places and there were some minor dings and scratches here and there. My intention was to use the boat...
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    Decals for a '94 120 HP Evenrude

    Hello Everyone Is anyone aware of a decal source for the referenced motor. Decals are not available for from the manufacturer. Thank you for your help. Grits
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    Book on Props?

    Hello Everyone! Can anyone recommend a good book on props? I do not know come here from sick'um about props or selecting the right prop for a boat. A DVD would also be great. Thanks, Grits
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    3M 5200 for $7.96 at Home Depot

    Hello Everyone FYI- I was in Home Depot yesterday and noticed 3M 5200 in the 10 oz tubes for $7.96. I have never paid less than twice that for the product. Either it was mismarked or we are getting our heads torn off worse than I thought. They had several cases of white in stock. 5200 in...
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    Need Advise on a Gelcoat Repair

    Hello Everyone I am in the process of touching up the hull on my Key West 1900. The previous owner either sanded or buffed though the gelcoat in a couple of small spots. The largest is about 2"x6". The dimensions represent the area you can actually see through, what is left, of the gelcoat...
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    Good Book Fiberglass

    Hello Everyone Can anyone recommend a good comprehensive book on fiberglass repair? Thanks Grits
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    Compatibility of Epoxy and Poly

    Hello Everyone: I have read epoxy resins will not stick to polyester resins vise versa. I see products labels that state the opposite. Would someone be kind enough to shed some light on this subject. Thanks you, Grits
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    Weight of a 1994 4V 120 HP Evinrude?

    Hello Everyone Does anyone know the weight of a 1994 120 HP 4V Evinrude. I have searched everywhere and have had no luck. Thank you, Grits
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    Paint code for '94 Evinrude

    Hello Everyone Does anyone have a paint color code for the referenced motor. I do not care what manufacturer is is, all I need it the color code for the dark metallic blue. Thank you, Grits
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    replacement of Head Bolts in '94 120 Evinrude

    Hello Everyone I have a '94 120 Evinrude. It was a in salt water and some of the lower head bolts seem to be corroded. The engine runs good. My first thought was to replace all of the head bolts and the head gaskets while I was at it. The engine only has two hundred hours on it. Is there...
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    Fishing with a shaft mount Trolling Motor

    Hello Everyone This thread was posted in Electronics etc. and I received nit replys. I thought I would give it a try here. I have a 19' Bay Boat with a center console. I can not figure an easy or good way to mount a bow mount trolling motor. I would like to use a RipTide but, in my opinion...
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    Looking for Plans-drawings for a Hydraulic Jack Plate?

    Hello Everyone Do anyone of you know where I can find drawings or plans for a hydraulic jack plate? One of my vices is machine work. I looked at a couple on boats and it does not seem like something that would be hard to machine. Thank you for your help and suggestions. Grits
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    Search Light Mounting

    Hello Everyone I am looking for ideas on the best way to mount a search light on my Key West 1900 CC without a T-Top. Is anyone aware of a telescoping mast that can be mounted on the console? I would like to get is as high as I can to eliminate glare from the deck. If worst comes to worst, I...
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    Shaft Mount Trolling Motors

    Hello Everyone I have a 19' Bay Boat with a center console. I can not figure an easy or good way to mount a bow mount trolling motor. I would like to use a RipTide but, in my opinion, there is no easy way. I am thinking about a Minn Kota 24v shaft mount with 80 foot pounds of thrust. Does...
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    Touch-Up Paint for a '93 120 Evinrude

    Hello Everyone This is my first post. I am new to the forum. I did a search on my topic but I did not have much luck or I did not look in the right place. I am looking for a paint code or a source for touch up paint for the above mentioned motor. I am looking for a bottle or can, not...
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