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  1. drewpster

    Repower, rebuild or Not?

    I'm not sure if I am posting in the right place so forgive the mistake if I am. I am starting to research my options concerning the power plant in my little cruiser. I need some advice concerning which direction to go. I currently have a Chrysler inboard with a Velvet drive transmission. The...
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    Plywood backers for Openings in hull

    I am going to be making two openings amidships either side of the hull a few inches under the gunwale. I will be installing louvered vents in these openings to ventilate the bilge and engine compartment. I know I need to support the gunwale and the opening by backing the opening. I was...
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    Proper Fuel Lines

    The original fuel line in my old tug is copper. I am assuming it is some sort of special marine soft copper that is 40% more expensive than regular soft copper you buy in the hardware store. The lines need to be relocated. What type of fuel line do I need to use? Is the copper line used in boats...
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    Cleaning brushes?

    Ok this has got to be a simple one for you. Does anyone have a good way of cleaning out my expensive brush. I am working on my third brush because of dry paint buildup in the root of the bristles. I am trying to be environmentally conscience here so I have stopped slinging them out into the Ivy...
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    sealing plywood?

    You can see in the picture that there is a bare plywood edge where the deck meets the top of the hull. Originally this area was covered with rubrail. I am replacing the rubrail. Should I do some sealing at this plywood edge before installing the rubrail? Looks like the manufacturer sealed it...
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    Rub rail advice?

    My old boat had aluminum rubrail originally. The old rubrail is too far gone to attempt restoring it. I am going to install a new rubrail using one of Taco's flexible vinyl kits. One concern I have is that the width kit I need is rather wide (2" plus) and the turns at the transom corners are...
  7. drewpster

    Block off thru-hull

    My old boat had an overboard dump type head. I replaced the old head with a macerator head and installed a holding tank. I had planned to remove the thru-hull fitting and glass up the hole. However at this piont I am leaning toward simply replacing the thru-hull with a stainless one blocking the...
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    refinishing teak question

    I have located a teak swim platform that looks as though it may meet my needs for my old boat. It looks as though it is going to need refinishing. It has some places that appear gray where the varnish has come off. Any suggestions on whether it would be worth my time to get this platform? What...
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    Pirate movie review

    I just got back from seeing the newest addition to the Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Yes I am one of those geeks that love these movies. The first one blew me away. I loved it. The second was just as good as the first and brought out even more of the kid in me. The third? Well I have to admit...
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    Handrail replacement

    I am going to have to replace the forward handrail on my boat. The original was made from aluminum and has seen better days. I will be buying a new 1 inch piece of Stainless tube and bending it to make the new handrail. Has anyone got a good idea for a simple bender I can used to bend the tube...
  11. drewpster

    Need help with vents (pics)

    I need help deciding what would be best to do with my engine compartment vents. Originally the vent pipes were routed into open spaces behind the panels covering the inside of the cockpit area. You can see the end of the vent pipe protruding through the floor next to the helm. Flat panels...
  12. drewpster

    Must See! Tug versus Bridge!

    The captain got the engine restarted!
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    Engine mount core material

    What kind or wood should I use as core material for my engine mounts? The original ones are soaked. (surprised? me neither)
  14. drewpster

    Canopy headliner paint

    The inside of my canopy is lined with a headliner. I assume it is a vinyl product and it looks like a burlap texture. Currently it is dark blue. I know the best thing would be to remove the canopy top and reline it. However I was wondering if anyone knew of a paint I could use to change it's...
  15. drewpster

    Books on marine fiberglass techniques

    Ok I am just starting to get a very basic idea of how to do proper fiberglass repairs from reading all the terrific posts in here. I just finished reading one of Old Carver's updates on his restoration and the information is great. (Old Carver's Posts are under 'our carver restoration'..., very...
  16. drewpster

    Hull prep recommendations

    I am reposting this question because I added some pictures to the original post and I have a feeling it is taking too long to load for some folks. I do not mean to be so forward I just think it would get more responses if its not such a pain to view the post. I am still wrangling the new...
  17. drewpster

    Paint color is an issue here!

    Ok me and my wife have been going around the table on this for a year. I need a tie breaker. Don't worry I won't hold anyone responsible. We have been trying to choose a paint color for the hull of our boat. As you can see in my avatar the boat has allot of freeboard. I want to use a pale yellow...
  18. drewpster

    Need Opinions.....on hull prep

    Below are some pics of some repairs that need to be done on my hull prepping it for paint. I would like some advise on the best way to go about them. This is a waste dump that needs to be filled. Here is some damage from a boarding ladder. I did not do this, appears to be dock rash...
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    Which epoxy filler?

    I have to fix everything from minor surface scratches to gouged gelcoat down to the laminate in places on my hull. There are no structural repairs other than four 1/4" screw holes that need to be filled on the transom. Should I use poly fiberglass resin (cheaper)......or, Pre-mixed epoxy filler...
  20. drewpster

    Drying out blisters

    I know there is no way to guess at the length of time it takes for water to dry out of a blistered boat bottom. However I was hoping someone could give an "it will take at least" or "I have never seen it take less than" guess. The boat is on stands outdoors and has widely spread blisters, the...
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