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    What type of crack filler to use?

    I have been restoring a 16' wooden boat. Hull is plywood with west epoxy system. Two coats of primer have been applied to the rails. As you can see, I tried to fill it with Elmer's carpenter putty, and it cracked, from thermal stress. Where the crack is , is at the joint of the rail and the...
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    Powerhead/LU bolt corrosion

    this corrosion looks pretty bad. I'm thinking they need to be replaced with some S/S and anti-seize one at a time. Would it be easy to drill them out if I am unable to remove the bolts? http://s622.photobucket.com/albums/tt310/fox16/?action=view&current=CIMG2351.jpg...
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    applying tempo paint

    I am repainting my outboard, Evinrude 1996 48spcl, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with tempo paints. There are minimal instructions on application. I got the zinc chromate primer and white paint. From what I understand, you are not supposed to let the primer dry before...
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    What to do about cracked stringer

    This crack use to be small. I do not know how to go about fixing it. I was planning on ignoring it, but now I'm not sure. I am in the middle of refinishing the whole boat, so now would be a good time to do something ab it. http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt310/fox16/SANY0027.jpg sorry if...
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    Question about staining

    I am restoring a wooden boat. The wood is pine. I wanted to stain it to make it a little darker. Few Questions. What is a good stain to use? ( I bought minwax) Also, and this probably depends on the brand of stain, do I need to apply a coat of wood sealer, after staining, but before...
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    my first boat project!

    Hi everyone. I am getting ready to do my first project and I wanted to ask for advice/suggestions/moral support/past experience. I have pictures and a plan of attack. Please let me know what you guys think. The boat was custom built in 2004 by a man that once worked for stauter boat works...
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    throttle trouble?

    - 1996 evinrude 48 spcl. Two days in a row my motor has been acting wierd, it has never done this before. I launched the boat and planed out fine. I drove for about 5 minutes and then throttled down to idle. Shortly after, i tried to plane off again but i couldn't get any power. When I...
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    Question about broken piece on outboard

    My motor is a 1996 48 special. What is the broken piece in the picture and is it important?
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    charge coil resistance, question?

    I have a somewhat new battey in my 16' wooden boat. A 1996 48 special rests on the transom. Just recently, it seems that my battery wont charge. (I noticed this after the boat had set up for about 3-4months) Using an ammeter, i tested the resistance in my coil wires and my rectifier. The...
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