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    Rope Lights

    Hey guys, I want to install rope lighting along the base of my seats in a pontoon boat (approx. 50' total length of lighting). I was going to run them off of a battery system (series wiring), do I need to find DC powered rope lights? If so, does anyone know where I can find them, I have tried...
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    Can pontoons shine?!!!

    Hey guys, any suggestions on polish for pontoons? There is a slight amount of water lines, mostly just little spots and stains from where i dripped carpet glue......I know, I just got excited and didn't take my time:) Thanks for the input!
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    Building seat frames......

    Any suggestions on building seat frames for a pontoon boat.....i.e aluminum, plywood, starboard???
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    What is this called?

    There is a "weather stripping/ rubber" gasket on the engine cover, and I cannot figure out what it is called so I may find a new one?! Anyone know what the correct term is for this piece? Thanks for the help.
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    Starter problems.....

    My starter will spin and "pop" up, but not far enough to engage the flywheel, then makes a loud noise, but continues to spin. Im using a new battery, and connections are good. Why won't it fo up far enough? Thanks for the help.
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    Prop questions.....

    I was hoping someone could explain the "pitch" in a prop. Also, how would you choose the diameter of a prop, what are the pros and cons of aluminum vs. stainless steel, and what are the advantages of a 3 blade over a 4 blade? Thanks for the help!
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    aluminum railings........

    I am going to use 1 1/8" square aluminum tubing for the railing of my pontoon boat. How do you bend/shape the railing? Do you need a special tool for this job? Thank you for the help.
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    Seat Frames

    I am going to build my seat frames for a pontoon boat. I am trying to figure out what material is being used today in place of plywood. What is "roto-molded", and where can i purchase the "plastic board" type products? Thank you for the help!
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    Audio/Battery power question

    I want to run equipment on my pontoon boat (CD player, amplifier, 6 speakers, 2-4 subs, and rope lights) on a pontoon boat. How long will batteries power this setup, and how many should I use in a parallel wiring? I don't plan on charging the batteries from the alternator, just a trickle...
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    Pontoon motor support (transom)

    I have looked on the internet for a pontoon motor support, but have had no luck with finding a complete transom for sale. Would anyone happen to have any plans or suggestions to constructing one for a 90hp-125hp outboard?
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    Building Pontoon Floor....

    I am going to build the wood-floor on a pontoon frame. I was planning on just laying the 8' x 4' marine-ply directly to the aluminum C-channel. Then of course, the carpet on top of the ply-flooring. Is there and treatments or coatings I need to apply to the wood prior to installing it...
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    Painting aluminum siding

    I was planning on painting the aluminum siding on my pontoon boat, but have a couple questions. Do you have to spray with primer first? Will "auto" paint work fine?
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    Building seat frames....

    I notice alot of Pontoon seats are framed with "plastic", but what type of plastic is it, and where can you purchase this item?
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    How much $$$ expected?

    How much should I expect to pay for a 125hp-175hp motor? Are rebuilt motors easy to find? Thanks for the advice!
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    Suggestions on Generator

    I am building a pontoon boat, (20' x 8') basically a party boat. I want to know if running speakers and lighting (rope lights), is possible. Do I need a generator for that kind of load? If yes, then what do you recommend? What can I do to eliminate noise from the generator? Thank you for the help!
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