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    1995 Crownline 202BR Restore

    Have you checked that the surfaces are flat? Maybe there was some warping or pitting or something.
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    Boats from work.

    I'm pretty behind on updates, amd pictures. I thought the Stingray was finished, so next is a Cobalt. The tower was damaged, and in the process of the marina (I'm guessing marina) taking it off, they took some gel off with the bases. Boss said just fill and spray, since it's not really...
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    1995 Crownline 202BR Restore

    If you use any gasket maker, I would suggest one rated for high heat. I don't do engine work though, so can't suggest any more than that.
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    Ideas for planters/raised beds?

    Because it keeps the mycellium network intact, and makes for better moisture retention.
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    Ideas for planters/raised beds?

    I've read that it needs very precise control of the nutrients in the water.
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    Stuck floor board over gas tank on Alumacraft

    Any chance you have access to a chain hoist? You could try putting a bar or something in the vent hole and pulling with the hoist.
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    Stuck floor board over gas tank on Alumacraft

    Self tappers in the floor and vice grips. Not for the center section over the gas tank. Those are always wrapped in vinyl first, then screwed down. Usually with the large head stainless screws. It's probably a combination of tight fit and some glue on the supports when it was set in place.
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    Stuck floor board over gas tank on Alumacraft

    Can you router out some recesses for D rings that will fold flat?
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    Boats from work.

    I finished the cobalt yesterday and brought in a Stingray with some minor damage in an anchor locker and at a latch point in the front.
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    1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto

    From your description of the floor, I would guess it rotted out and that was his "fix". I would first plan on a total floor and transom replacement. Lucky for you it's an aluminum hull, so no wood stringers.
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    Boat Cover Repair?

    Just take it to an upholstery shop. It'll probably only cost about $50 to have it sewn up, and it'll be a much better repair than an iron on patch or glue.
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    Boats from work.

    Yes, but I sanded through it. I was using my palm sander in places where I should have been hand sanding.
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    Boats from work.

    Well this week has been fun. I sprayed the cobalt Tuesday morning, went home at about 9:30, and have been sick all week. Came back to work today and already have 2 burn throughs.
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    Corrosion - degradation on shiny surfaces

    The coating is physically chipping away. The only potential fix I can think of is sand it off and paint it.
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    Support for new floor

    Looks to me like the floor rests on the hull at the sides. When you're ready to install, bed that whole area in some resin putty and put as much weight on it as you can overnight.
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