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  1. drewpster

    Trim moldings

    I know I have posted this question before, I was hoping someone had some more suggestions. I need some (actually allot) of trim pieces to replace the old corroded aluminum trims original on my boat. The original trim looks like 3/4 cove molding only in aluminum. I have looked at Taco's website...
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    Choosing a Topsides Paint

    I am nearing the end of my preparations and I need to select a suitable paint for my hull sides and transom above the waterline. I had selected Interlux Perfection simply because it is the only paint I have found so far that offered the Fighting Lady Yellow color my wife and I selected. I am...
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    Pics of Finally finished battery switch panel

    I finally found the time to finish the battery panel for my old tug. The enclosure is epoxied and painted. The panel and mounts are powdercoat. This panel will be mounted behind a waterproof hatch in the cockpit next to the helm. This system provides for expansion and future upgrades. It also...
  4. drewpster

    Building an Antenna mast

    I was considering placement of my VHF and satellite antennas today and I cooked up an idea. As is usual with my ideas it will probably take way too much work and be far more complicated than it needs to be, but here goes. The canopy on my little cruiser is a hard top. It is constructed of wood...
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    Spraying Marine Urethanes

    I was very pleased with the finish that the Interlux Brightside yielded on my deck. However I have allot of painting left to do and I want to try my hand at spraying the finish from here on out. I bought a mid priced ($150USD) gravity feed HVLP gun with the largest tip it came with. Just for...
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    Aluminum Restoration

    I have to start doing whatever I am going to do to get my aluminum parts restored. The easy (though expensive) way to do it would be to powder coat all the parts and be done with it. However I don't really like the look of white handrails and window frames. Does anyone know of a process that can...
  7. drewpster

    More Battery switch Panel Pics

    I have been moving along on the battery panel project I have been bragging about. I finally got the hatch I wanted for it and completed the enclosure. Next will be finishing paint and powdercoat.
  8. drewpster

    rubber windshield glazing

    I remember a post asking if anyone knew where to get the rubber seal that retains a windshield in its frame. I was hoping someone found one because I have the same problem. I cannot find anyone who carries the the replacement rubber that locks the glass into the frame. Any guesses?
  9. drewpster

    Bilge Vents and heat concerns

    My engine compartment originally vented through vent hoses that opened into an area behind the port and starboard cockpit side panels. The panels were made with cutouts that allowed air to flow behind the panels into open air. I am planning to make new side panels closing off the area and...
  10. drewpster

    Fine wood finishes

    The main bulkhead separating the cabin and cockpit area of my boat is finished wood. (stained) I was told the wood is mahogany. The cabin finish thankfully is still in good shape and will only need a good cleaning. The outside of the bulkhead, the door and trim however is losing its finish and...
  11. drewpster

    Building a bow pulpit

    I want to build a small pulpit to mount a remote spotlight forward of the bow. In the spotlight's current position the light reflects off the forward handrail obscuring the view just in front of the bow. On my river it is imperative to have good spotlights at night. It is not uncommon to see...
  12. drewpster

    Aluminum Conductors

    I was thinking it would be much easier to fab some plates from a copper sheet to make some high amp connections. I need to connect four 3/8" studs together. I would need to get my hands on a small sheet of copper from which to cut the plates. It came to mind that I already have some sheet...
  13. drewpster

    Blue Sea Labels Arrived

    Below is a pic of the battery switch panel I have been working on with the Blue Sea Systems labels in place on the panel. They are not permanently installed as the panel still needs to be powder coated. The labels are thin plastic and are adhesive backed. The white lettering is transparent...
  14. drewpster

    Engine exhaust noise

    My boat is LOUD! I have a marine gas powered V8 in my boat. It is a cruiser. I want comfortable cruising. There are times I would actually like to hear what my wife has to say. Sometimes I want to hear her on the boat. When I am running at cruising speed it is difficult to carry on a...
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    Blue Seas Systems labels

    I needed some labels for the panels I am putting together and I wanted to put a good word in for the people at Blue Seas. I have a Blue Sea AC breaker panel I bought and installed. I needed some labels not included in the kit. Most retailers carry the label kits offered by Blue Sea, but they do...
  16. drewpster

    Gelcoat stripping?

    I need some real world advise on whether I should tackle barrier coating my hull below the waterline. I was hoping I can find someone locally to strip the gelcoat for me and do the recoating myself. I need to make a decision on this soon so I can get some drying time before warmer weather. I...
  17. drewpster

    Pics of batt switch panel

    Here is a pic of the notorious battery switch panel I have been trying to get started. It has a house, a start, an emergency combine switches, and an automatic combiner mounted in it. It will eventually have two main circuit breakers mounted to either side of the emer. combine switch in the top...
  18. drewpster

    To diode or not to diode that's the question.

    I recently bought a shiney new set of rotary switches to replace the old push/pull switches on my dash panel. I have to make a decision about the Nav/ Anchor switch. Below is a drawing of the Nav/ Anchor switch as I believe it is supposed to be wired. There is a diode crossing the posts that I...
  19. drewpster

    Panel labeling made easy?

    Anybody have some good techniques for labeling electrical panels? Stickers do not thrill me. Have some good ideas for some professional looking labels for two panels I am building?
  20. drewpster

    spraying poly paint

    Anyone have experience spraying interlux perfection paint? I know that interlux recommends thr roll tip methods to apply their paint. Some folks in here have given me advice on spraying single part ploly. My question is about the perfection two part paints. Can it be sprayed?
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