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    Internet Tide Charts

    Can anyone tell me where to find local tide charts and maps for the Nj/Del and surrounding areas? Thanks
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist. It is funny on craigs list but!!! I bought this 84 17' Imperial with a 115 merc. on craigs list for $100. It was in such bad shape there was a tree growing from the floor. I've spent the last 6 months restoring it back to better than new...
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    Brightside paint question

    When spraying brightside one part polyurethane, do you: A. Apply 3 heavy coats, carefully remove tape, wait till next day and sand smooth with which grit? or B. Apply 4-5 thinner coats, keep tape on, and sand lightly between coats with which which grit? or C. sell it as is(just kidding) I've...
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    I have a little paint question.

    I'm in the paint stage of the renovation of my 84 imperial. I was wondering if there is a gloss clear coat to apply over the finished brightside paint to protect it fom the sun etc.? The brightside is made from interlux. Thanks
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    Primer Wipe Down Question

    What should I use as a final wipe down solution before I start spraying topcoat enamel? It is a 2 part epoxy primer. I'm heading to the boat store, and need to know what to buy. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    Crabbing at penn beach nj

    I'm going to drop my boat at pennsville ramp. Does anyone know of a good place to catch crabs with-in a 45-1 hour cruise? There are a few commercial crabbers that place their pots around the nuke island, but I'm looking for a better spot. Any one with any info, please chime in. Mech:)
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    Complete Restoration from Engine to Bow, 17' 1984 ASI Imperial

    84 Imperial cont. 84 Imperial cont.
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    Complete Restoration from Engine to Bow, 17' 1984 ASI Imperial

    84 Imperial cont. 84 Imperial cont.
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    Complete Restoration from Engine to Bow, 17' 1984 ASI Imperial

    84 Imperial cont. 84 Imperial cont.
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    Complete Restoration from Engine to Bow, 17' 1984 ASI Imperial

    Complete Restoration 84 IMP cont. Complete Restoration 84 IMP cont.
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    Complete Restoration from Engine to Bow, 17' 1984 ASI Imperial

    [[/I][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B]I finally got around to posting some progress pictures of my $100. craigs list project. Many Thanks goes out to the people on iboats that answered my questions and helped me in anyway. I'd like to bring you up to speed on my boat. I bought this boat about 6 months ago...
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    Primer Question

    I just put the first coat of primer on my boat and was wondering if I wipe it down again with fiberglass & wax cleaner, will it soften the interlux epoxy primer and will I run into any troubles if I do? Any input is welcome, thanks
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    Tilt/trim oil advice for merc.

    I was at the local marina the other day, and asked them a question about the trim/tilt oil they use in their evinrudes and yamaha's and they told me dextron 2 trans fluid. Is this advisable for my 84 merc., they said it's ok for older mercs. as well. What do you guys think?
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    Two Dumb Paint Questions

    I'm starting to spot prime all of the spots that were repaired with a two part epoxy primer.The first dumb question is the can says to mix both parts together, then wait 20 minutes. It does'nt say un-covered or covered, it explains everything else though. The second question: will I be able...
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    Tips for spraying Stripes

    Are there any special tricks in spraying stripes over brightside paint? When I spray two different colors, the have a tendancy to bleed under the masking tape into the dry one. Is there any special tape for stripes? any tips are more than welcome
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