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    Pole material

    I'm gonna have my boat in some flats for some fishing this weekend and looking for tips on using a pole.<br />How long is long enough? what is a good material?<br />Right now I'm guessing 12' pvc.<br />Thanks for any help.
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    new to trolling motors

    I am going to purchase a transom mount for my 18' runabout. I will probably get a saltwater model, but it will be used in both.<br />What thrust should I get? <br />Do I need a seperate battery?<br />Anything else I need to know?<br />Thanks!
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    Steering cable Replacement

    I'm on the last stretch of finishing my boat project. Just have to install the gas tank panel, glass, paint and put in seats. While I was testing my gas tank connections yesterday I noticed the plastic? housing of the steering cable is badly cracked and rotted and you can see the metal on the...
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    Mixed gas shelf life

    I drained my busted gas tank last Fall, around November, and stored fuel in 5 gal fuel cans. This fuel is already mixed, 50:1. It's basically been sitting since then and I got my new tank installed and am ready to test it. Is this gas still good? Do I need to do anything with it before I use...
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    Another glass question

    I have laid the new pieces of my sole in, and seam taped. Then I will put a sheet over the whole thing. Question is: after I have laid the initial cloth and it is wet and cured and all, how much additional epoxy should be put over top? I was planning on rolling 2 additional coats, then painting.
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    seam tape question

    I got my new sole piece installed, it is 1/2" ply. The old sole is also 1/2", but with about 1/8" of resin and glass, so in other words my seam does not meet flush. Should I seem tape it with the angle, dish it down, or am I missing some other.<br />Thanks.
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    installing chair pedestal

    I'm replacing the old reclining chairs in my boat with a captains chair on the drivers side. <br />The chair did not come with hardware. Can someone recommend bolts etc. And also I will need to reinforce since my sole is only 1/2" so any tips for reinforcment are also greatly appreciated. <br...
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    fiberglass cloth recomendations

    I'm having a tough time purchasing my cloth. <br />1). Type and weight(in .oz). I am using it to cover new sole pieces. I will be using tape on the seams.<br />2). Brand. Westsystem is highly recommended, but they sell in such large and expensive quantities. I don't need that much. Bondo is...
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    epoxy- doubling plywood

    I have just finished replacing my gas tank and I'm getting ready to lay over the new sole. The sole is 1/2" plywood, and this is not enough to walk on, so the previous panel had a 3/4" section measuring the dimensions of the gas tank glued to it for reinforcement. <br />Here is my plan, and I...
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    where can I get neoprene?

    Replacing my gas tank, and the old one was padded in place with strips of neoprene. I'm looking for local store I can get this stuff.<br />Walmart, Autozone, carpet store, Home Depot?<br />Anybody know?<br />Thanks,<br />CB
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    looking for builder near Greensboro, NC

    Does anybody know a good builder near Greensboro NC, who could do some small boat deck work? <br />Thanks.<br />ps. Or a good do-it-yourself book.
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    floor cutting tools

    Looking for suggestions for tools to use to cut out bad oil-soaked sections of my floor(don't ask). It's 3/4" ply, obviously with a coat of glass on it. Right now I'm using an angle grinder with a metal cutting disk, but it's not working that great. The stringers are in pretty good shape so...
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