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    When should I use new foam?

    Hi all, I was just curious to know if I should put new foam in my boat that I am restoring. I have the entire interior gutted, but the existing foam seems to be intact and pretty good shape. What would be the reasoning that I should put new foam in this thing?
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    How Much Carpet Will I Need?

    Hi everyone, I right in the middle of replacing the interior of my 17' 1988 Blue Fin sportsman boat. I am ready to install the new carpet on the deck and consoles. How much carpet do you guys think that I need to buy? My plan is just to go to a carpet outlet store and purchase a roll of...
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    How to fix this?

    Hi everyone, Here is my problem. I bought this boat. The previous owner decided to install a larger gas tank, but in order to get it to fit he cut the area where the motor is mounted. Sorry I don't know what this area is called. If someone could let me know what it is called that would be...
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    Plywood question

    Hi all, I need to re-do some items in my boat. I would like to redo the helm and the passenger side. I am thinking about just using 3/4 outdoor plywood and using epoxy to seal it up. I am just going to put carpet over it anyway so it doesnt' need to be fancy. My question is what brand of...
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    New Seat Set-up Recreation/Fishing help

    Hi all, I have a few questions for you guys. I just bought my first boat (17 foot deep V) and I need to re-do the interior because it has been neglected for many years. Anyway, I plan on buying 4 folding seats, 2 in which I would probably mount perminately at the helm and the passenger side...
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    Another Noob trying to restore a boat!

    Hi all, well, just like many others here I just purchased my first boat. Its an aluminum 1988 Blue Fin 1700. I'm primarly going to be using this boat for fishing. It has been stored outside with no cover for a few years and the weather has definatly been unkind to it, but i'm ready and...
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