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    Before I apply the bottom paint???

    The boat is a 1994 18ft fiberglass CC. Thus far I have finished sanding off several old coats of crappy bottom paint. The bottom of hull is now white gelcoat. I still need to wipe it down with a solvent. But before I apply my bottom paint (Sea Bowld coastal 45) do I need to apply anything...
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    Fresh or Salt, which to buy?

    Shopping for a trolling motor. 18ft bay boat center console. I do an equal amout of fishing in fresh and salt. I know the answer is to probably spend the extra money and get a saltwater model. But would a cheaper freshwater model give me close to the same lifespan? For example; buy a new...
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    Aluminum fuel tank repair?

    I have some small pin holes around one of the fittings on the top of my 30gal aluminum belly tank. Is there a way to fix this. Like a liquid metal or some sort of sealent. Or is my only option to open the floor and replace the tank. $$$<br /><br />It's a 18ft center console with 88hp Evinrude...
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    Tight steering on 1996 88 spl

    I have a 18ft center console with a 1996 88hp SPL. Saltwater boat. Love the motor. Cranks right up and runs great. When I bought the boat (used) a couple years back the steering was tight (turning left and right). Seller informed me that the boys from the marina just put in a new steering...
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