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    Help. Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke

    Ok. I just purchased a 1997 Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke engine and put on a boat I re-built. Everything seems idiot proof except 3 wires coming out of the control box. the wires are long enough to reach back to the motor but I think one of them is for the tac. all of them have a round connecter that you...
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    gelcoat and carpet question

    i am restortin a 72 tri-hull. i have the stringers and deck in and ready to finish. i have read that when using gelcoat to use the unwaxed gelcoat until the last coat in which you use the waxed. i will be putting carpet over most of the gelcoat. my question is. is this the way i should be doing...
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    1st time fiberglasser. help!!!

    i have a 72 tri-hull i am rebuilding. i have cleaned out everything in the boat and grinded the hull. my question is, is it ok to use treated lumber for the stringers and transom? i plan on covering all of it with 2 layers of 17/08 after i have it glued in. thanks
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    finished deck. now what?

    after i get the transom, stringers, deck and glass done what is the best route to go on the inside of the boat? i am building this boat just for crappie fishing. its a 70's model tri-hull and i will be putting a 9.9 on the back. i have thought of gelcoat or spray in truck bed liner. i just want...
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    Transom to hull?

    i have a 70's model tri-hull that i am rebuilding. i have the stringers and transom made and ready to install. my question is, shoul i use PL glue or poly resin to adhear it to the back of the boat? any sugestions?
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    Transom to Hull?

    i have a 70's model tri-hull that i am rebuilding. i have the stringers and transom made and ready to install. my question is, shoul i use PL glue or poly resin to adhear it to the back of the boat? any sugestions?
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    Help with glass

    I found a place in washington to purchase 5 gal of poly resin for $127. This company mainley deal with surf boards but they say the resin i am looking at is for boats also. Is this a good price? Where is some other places to purchase resin? I will need about 10 to 15 gal.
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    What glass?

    I have a 16' 1972 tri-hull and have removed the cap, built a new transom, and put in new stringers. I am now ready to start glassing everything together. My questions are. What is the best glass to use epoxy, polyester or other? How much will i need? Where can i purchase the amount i will need?
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    What are the rings

    Can someone tell me what the rings are called that you hook your tiedown strap on to strap your boat to the trailer. And the one your wench hooks to to hold your boat? I have looked on the boat parts section of this site and cant find them.
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    Need a new boot

    My dad just bought a 69 tri hull with a inboard v6 engine. he needs the boot that keeps the water from comming in around the lower unit. what is this (boot) called and where could he find one?
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    Fiberglass?

    Just getting started in re-building a transom and floor and wanted to know. How much can you cover with a gallon of fiberglass resin and csm. Wondering how much i will need
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    72 tri hull question

    I have my new transome ready to go in but i am wondering? The old transome was 1 1/2 inch thick, i have taken 3/4 inch plywood and put 2 of them together. Can i use pl construction adhesive to glue them together and to glue them to the inside of the boat? I plan on glassing the inside and the top
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