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  1. drewpster

    What is this?

    There is a plate that bolts to the bottom of the engine bracket of my mercury. It is held on with 2 1/4 bolts and appears to be aluminum. I though it may be a zinc. What is this for? If possible I need to remove it to uncover a blocked drain that it partially covers. I can put it back on if it...
  2. drewpster

    Stainless Tubing Bender

    Every now and then I re-post this question to see if anyone has come up with an easy way to bend handrails. I have looked in to some benders that look like they could handle the pipe, but I have found none of them that have a provision for bending finished, or polished pipe. I have also looked...
  3. drewpster

    Problems with Keel Guard"

    I want to know about any problems any one has had using Keel Guard. I was thinking of using it in my tri-hull. I am not a big believer in "peel and stick" applications. While I do not plan to drag the boat, I was thinking it may help protect the paint from the trailer's keel rollers. Anybody...
  4. drewpster

    Fuel Tank Mounting

    Ok I came up with an idea on how to go about mounting my fuel tank and batteries to ballast the way I want it to. I want to mount the tank in the middle and the batteries to either side of the hull under the splashwell of my tri-hull. The problem I have is that the deck drain in the transom is...
  5. drewpster

    Tank and battery mountings

    Do you guys think some cleat stock epoxied to the deck is enough to support the fuel tank (12 gallon) and the batteries? I was thinking of enclosing the battery compartment so I have a place to mount my batt switch and the main breaker. The tank will be exposed but I still need something to...
  6. drewpster

    Battery boxes

    I want to build a vented box to surround my battery. Does the USCG require that the battery be in a battery box specifically or must it be secured and inclosed?
  7. drewpster

    Weird drain tube install problem

    I had to drill my drain for my splashwell at a downward angle. I intended to use a brass drain tube to seal and finish the hole. The flange of the drain tube will not sit flush on the outside of the hole because of the angle at which it is drilled. Any ideas on how to put some sort of drain tube...
  8. drewpster

    Best marine Paint

    I know I am opening a can of worms here, but I appreciate all the member's opinions, and I want to hear some of them. I was hoping to compile some likes/ dislikes of the marine paint you have used. I have used Interlux two-part Perfection and single pack Brightside paints. I had good results...
  9. drewpster

    We will miss you Phil Harris

    As a fan of the show "Deadliest Catch" I wanted to remind us all of the loss of Captain Phil Harris of F/V Cornelia Marie. He will be remembered. All the best to the boys and to his family.
  10. drewpster

    The blue time of day

    I have not been to many places. I am not "well traveled". I have never had the money to see all the wonders that nature has to offer. God gave me the gift of appreciating the smaller things, those little moments of joy that are never forgotten. I remember one on an island and another in the deep...
  11. drewpster

    Rope lighting

    I read a couple of posts and i think I have decided to use rope lighting to light up the deck at night. I like the idea of zip tying a few sections under the gunnel to shine on the floor. I was wondering about amp draw. I know LED draw very little. Do 12 volt rope lights draw more than the...
  12. drewpster

    A good idea

    A good trick. Recently we had a trailer come in to our shop that had some sort of glue spilled on the floor. The shipper had rejected the trailer because of it and we had to get rid of the glue. We hammered, scraped, cussed and stewed over how we were going to do it without pulling flooring up...
  13. drewpster

    Painted on Graphics and Lettering

    I was thinking of adding a small badge or a boat name to the tri-hull I am working on. I know of a couple of graphics guys locally that do some custom work on cars. Do any of you body work types know what kind of paint I should use that would be compatible with Interlux Perfection. I know it...
  14. drewpster

    Mercury re-decal and paint

    I have 90 hp Mercury I plan to repaint and put new decals on for a boat I am restoring. Any suggestions on where to get the decals? How about paint? Do I need anything special?
  15. drewpster

    Hand rail Ideas

    I am looking for some ideas folks. I need to figure out what I am going to do with the old aluminum handrails on my boat. I am referring to the short ones on the bow in the pic below. They are pretty beat up. The rails are dull and scratched in places but generally smooth. The fittings, which...
  16. drewpster

    Is winter over yet?

    Cant say I am going to miss it when it is gone. Key West in May look out here I come!
  17. drewpster

    Marideck Vinyl flooring

    I just read a little bit about Marideck vinyl flooring. i was wondering if anyone has used it yet? I am considering it to put down on the deck of my little tri-hull. I am working on a raw fiberglassed deck. How smooth does the surface need to be to get this flooring to bond? I know smoother is...
  18. drewpster

    KiwiGrip? Deck Non-Skid Coating

    thrillhouse mentioned a deck coating in another thread called KiwiGrip. I was intrigued so I took a look. Has anyone here had any experience with it? I hoping for an alternative to completely fairing my new deck fiberglass. Will it cover some imperfections in the surface? Looks like you can...
  19. drewpster

    Weight and balance

    I need some suggestions here. I need to figure out where I am going to put everything in the stern of my tri-hull. I am considering the possibilty of closing the area under the splashwell. Originally the fuel tank was mounted on the port side and a single start battery was mounted on the...
  20. drewpster

    Outboard engine battery setup

    I need to put together a good battery setup for my tri-hull project. I need provisions for a radio and a trolling motor and maybe some lighting. Other than that the electrics are pretty standard. The trolling motor is a 40lb. thrust model. I was thinking of using a single start battery and a...
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