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  1. Bob_VT

    Painting Aluminum

    You can use bolts and washers and Gluvit or Coat-it will work. No need to use 5200 then another coating. If you use a wires brush on a drill - use a brass one or a fiber brush. the steel ones could leave residue that will react over the years.
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    Painting Aluminum

    I would strongly recommend Gluvit or coat it on the outside seams. Tilt the boat on a slight angle to do one side of the seams - let it seep in and the next day tilt the boat and repeat from the other direction. You could also Re-buck the rivets if they appear loose prior to the sealants.
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    Painting Aluminum

    I have used both and actually prefer gluvit on the inside. The coat it will be somewhat okay but I would consider that more of a "wear-abrasion" coating if used on the bottom. I personally would just stay with paint on the outside. Lifting your boat can be accomplished using the cherry...
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    Happy Birthday, Bob_VT!!!!!

    Nope no motorcycle riding for a while as per my Dr until my ham string is healed up enough ;( As far as my hair blowing in the wind - what hair :( of on my back if my shirt is off! ;) Thanks everyone!
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    I think I'm another story of a bad boat purchase

    Yes you have rotted strings and a bad deck What is holding that V6 in place??? It is mounted to the transom and stringers...... I have no idea what you have spent but I see a tremendous amount of work ahead of you.
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    Too windy?

    Maybe it is me getting older but high winds take to fun out of things forcing you to pay more attention to the boat instead of a fishing line. It also depends on where you are oceans vs small lakes (Not the great lakes) sometimes you can find a less windy spot but, there may not be fish there...
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    Primary and Secondary Imbalance - Alfadan Outboard Motor ?

    Pure physical dimensions comes to mind. a single 1875 cc piston would be say 8" or so! Basically what has been described is a inline 4 that has been supersized. They are making up by increasing the volume to reduce the connecting rod. I hope they can do it. It is interesting
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    Got the wife a new RAV4 Prime

    Read my lips The Rav4 Prime is a gas engine/hybrid/and plug in electric! AND ..... I am installing a Level 2 charger that will be programmed to only charge off peak - this will even report that back to our power company. Bottom line I have a happy wife ;)
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    Got the wife a new RAV4 Prime

    The wife is very good about using gas, electric, hybrid and charge mode - have not tried the trail switch yet The funny thing is we hear about people putting fuel in it once every 6 months. The wife ran the battery out the other day just to see what happens and the transition to hybrid was...
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    Got the wife a new RAV4 Prime

    it is the XSE with the Premium Package - ALL the bells and whistles Yes my wife can commute to and from work - make some side trips and never use gas
  11. Bob_VT

    3.5 hard drive

    Yes, I have a drive reading kit I got off ebay and it came with a power source to plug in look at ebay for this "SATA PATA IDE Drive to USB 2.0 Power AC External with 3.5" 2.5" HDD"
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Wife's new whip!
  13. Bob_VT

    Got the wife a new RAV4 Prime

    Alleged to be the second fastest 0-60 car Toyota sells....... Plug in hybrid with ALL the whistles and bells1 Got this to replace the wif's old Rav4 Ltd. Bottom line she is happy :) Going to install a higher level charger in the garage for her as soon as it gets here.
  14. Bob_VT

    Happy Birthday - Scott Danforth

    Happy belated celebration of the latest trip around the Sun!!!
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    ....stocking up for Corona virus

    Used or new?
  16. Bob_VT

    Polyester resin ?

    Call the company and ask them.
  17. Bob_VT

    How to register a gifted boat?

    it really depends on the state where you are located. Every state has different rules - good luck I would suggest you start with the Fish and Game or the DMV whoever takes care of boat registrations and trailers too.
  18. Bob_VT

    Oil fired boiler....Is the block replaceable?

    Welding cast is tough but can be done.... it really should still be taken apart either way based on the age.......... it's overdue for replacement and a newer one might save you fuel money
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    Oil fired boiler....Is the block replaceable?

    It is a lot of work but the individual sections are replaceable. Depending on how ambitious you it can be a DIY project. Here in VT we are still in the heating season and craigslist is normally the best place to start looking. We have a really good supplier here too called FW Webb.
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    Android is acting up......

    LOL I have an 8+ but it is an iphone
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