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    Interlux Brightside Spraying...is this orange peel or something else?

    I'm spraying my boat with Interlux Brightside, and I can't quite get a mirror finish. From 4 feet away it looks pretty good, but up close I can see a wavy or kinda frosted-glass like effect in the reflection. It's smooth to the touch, but I was wondering if this is still orange peel that I can't...
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    Yamaha F100 Trim/Tilt problem

    On my Yamaha F100 (2000), the trim/tilt becomes stuck when raised to the extreme UP position, and won't come back down unless I turn the manual release screw with a flathead screwdriver. Then the trim/tilt will work fine until raised in the extreme up position again. Does anyone know why this...
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    Sanding Gelcoat

    Hi All, I'm completely rebuilding my 1983 Hewes Bonefisher II. Right now, I have it upside down on the trailer, and I've re-gelcoated the whole hull. I'm at the point where I'll be spending the next 5 years sanding the orange peel to get it to a smooth finish. Pretty good luck so far, as...
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    Stuck Trim and Tilt

    I have a Yamaha F100, and whenever I raise the trim/tilt to the maximum height (motor all the way up), the the engine gets stuck and the trim/tilt won't release to allow the motor to go down. I hear the trim motor run, but something is locked. I don't know if the piston shaft is bent, or there...
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