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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
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    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...
  5. 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...
  6. drewpster

    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...
  7. drewpster

    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...
  8. 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...
  9. drewpster

    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...
  10. drewpster

    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...
  11. 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.
  12. 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?
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. drewpster

    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...
  20. 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...
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