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    96 Rebel; Floor-Carpet Question

    The factory carpet is in rough shape. What are all the fasteners showing that hold the carpet-slash deck down, and how do you remove them? They are about 3/4" round(1/16" hole in middle) (9" apart 15" centers). I'm sure this is a really dumb question!! but I'd like to know how to remove them...
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    FD Transom Rivet - Size?

    Hi, I'm going to replace the transom boards in my 1978 15' FD. I understand the procedure is to drill out the eight rivets in both braces in the Aqueduct transom. What is the inside diameter of those rivet holes? Any drilling advice? Also what's the best way to remove the outside...
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    1978 Alumacrat FD with "factory Vinyl Coating"

    I have a 1978 Alumacraft FD-15 which has a tag on the front seat saying the aluminum is protected by a factory vinyl coating. Anybody have any advice for cleaning, or stripping off old decals or paint, etc., etc., etc.! Hooror stories, successes? Permanent, removable? Thanks
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    FD settings on a roller trailer

    I have a 1978 Alumacraft FD-15 that I'm trailering on a roller trailer built for a wider boat. The FD has three keels. If I place the rollers outside the keels, it would be a nice fit, but slightly into the rounded outside chine of the hull. If I place them inside the outside keels, theres not...
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    Alumacraft FD15 Specs. needed

    I just ran across a Model FD-15, and haven't found any info. on my searches. Things like years made, exact length, weight etc. It's tagged for 25HP, and has a aqueduct type transom. Thanks!! Don
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    Brillo Pads on Aluminum?

    I just thought I'd post this real quick. I keep seeing advice on using Brillo pads to shine(clean) aluminum boats. I have vintage Aluminum trailers, and their Gurus say '"don't do It", Brillo pads are steel wool, and tiny steel fibers will embed into the aluminum and rust. They advise...
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    ID on Alumacraft with Unusual ribbing?

    Hi! I'm new to the forum, and have come across an open Alumacraft fishing boat: (14')? I'm describing off picture on a local for sale ad. The unusual aspect is that there are ribs running lengthwise down the boat. Has an Aqueduct transom, and appears very much like an FD from the...
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