Our 2001 Alumacraft 16.5 Navigator console came out of covered winter storage with a badly cracked surface on the console. Never cracked before. Replacement parts seem unavailable through the dealer/manufacturer. Looks to be a plastic skin over a fiberglas/wood structure. I have some ideas but...
Our windows took a hard hit this winter due to moisture - condensation and ice. Now the sashes are stained black. Bleach doesn't work very well lifting the stain but does lessen it somewhat. I wonder if deck-prep (wood restorer?) would help. Or do you have any other suggestions to refresh the...
A friend's water heater has had four thermocouple failures in two years. What might be the cause? Unfortunately I cannot tell you the brand of water heater or other details except that it is only two years old (and a few thousand miles away.) Professional plumbers have been replacing these...
Epoxy, Gluvit, Seacast, Gitrot, 5200, Bondo, Inside patch, Outside patch, Truck bed liner, Buff it out? Or just keep an eye on it?
And we think our hulls can have problems.
Came across this boat in a Canadian fishing forum and loved the simple looks of it. Any one have more information on this type of boat, manufacturers, plans, kits, etc? TIA
We are having a forced air propane furnace replaced and the contractor has suggested the unit could be located in our home's crawl space. This would be good because it will be more centrally located and free up living space. Access, however, will be less convenient and the furnace will be...
New battery and ground wire. Starter pauses (clicks) after turning the key before spinning the engine. I'm thinking the starter is going or the connections at the starter are spotty, but wanted your opinions. TIA.
She saw them on TV this morning being reviewd by New York City network personalities. (?!) <br /><br />Black and Decker Alligator Loppers. Electric cutters combining chain saw teeth in jaws like a lopper. <br /><br />"Cuts branches up to four inches in diameter!" said the TV announcer with the...
For about five hours in a pretty solid rain. Headliner and carpets are dry now, but the leather, heated seats are still moist. VR6 VW. Any suggestions on drying the seats? TIA. :eek:
Any opinions out there on electric log splitters? I'm looking at one sold by DR Power Equipment. 1800-watt motor drives a 12000 lb hydraulic splitter. Portability is not an issue. Cost is. $649. Thanks.
Where is the fuel vapor seperator located and can it be accessed by just removing the hood? I've referenced the parts diagrams, but they don't show an overview to locate it. Thanks in advance.
