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    waterlogged foam in bowrider

    They don't have to be loose to leak. It could've been hit and shifted enough to break the seal. Are there any stress cracks around it or anywhere else on the outside of that pod?
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    Took my dad to the er last night.

    Thanks guys.
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    Took my dad to the er last night.

    Not looking good. Lung cancer came back, and I think that's what spread into his head. I tried to call into the nurse's station last night to talk to them, but his was still doing paperwork and forgot to call back.
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    How do I get that last inch?

    I see a lot of bass boats where the safety is just another length of strap stitched onto the winch strap.
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    Cabinet hanging question.

    I'm predrilling the cabinets to screw into the studs. My mud at the joints is thick enough to set off the stud finder set on deep scan, so it's not much help.
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    Cabinet hanging question.

    Thanks guys. I'll look for some wafer head (which is what spax calls them) screws tomorrow. The ones I have are only 1 1/4 inch.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    You would still need a generous curve to be sure you don't kink the line. Might as well just do both while you're at it.
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    Cabinet hanging question.

    My new kitchen cabinets are laminated particle board. Would a normal deck screw counter sink itself in well, or should I get some wafer head screws?
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    If you want the fill neck pointing the other way, I would just have it cut out and welded back in place. Or maybe a U pipe welded on to turn it. You would need a lot of room and extra hose to get it to turn 180°.
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    waterlogged foam in bowrider

    I think right now I would be more concerned about how the water got in than the transom. Is there any damage or hardware on those pods, especially below the waterline? Obviously the tie down eyes are there, which in my opinion is a bad spot. You can't get to them without cutting through the...
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    Random

    I've heard they can fit through any opening big enough for their beak and eyeball to fit through, because those can't deform.
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    Cloth seat covers?

    Hmmmm. Cloth would breathe, and have better drying potential. It would require the cover to be left off for a while though, but they really should be opened up to dry anyway. Maybe a combination of that's how it's always been done, already having the accounts with suppliers, and protecting wood...
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    How do I get that last inch?

    I suck at drawing, but this is basically what I'm picturing in my head.
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    Took my dad to the er last night.

    I'm back from the hospital. They're keeping him for now, no answers yet. The drive sucked. I'm a small town shut in on big 4 or 5 lane highways, in an area I know nothing about, and the gps screwed me up a few times. I made it back though.
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    Boats from work.

    Probably the red ones. It was a single bracket for both lights, attached to the panel by the 4 blue marked bolts. I would have to have it in my hands to be sure about the reds. Anyway, I got it out, so it's not a problem until I put it back.
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    How do I get that last inch?

    It's a good time to fix the issue before he forgets about it over winter. They eye needs to be against the roller. It's the only thing to keep the boat from starting to move forward in the event of a crash. The other straps and chain would have to stop it after it's already moving.
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    Boats from work.

    Under the obvious one.
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    Took my dad to the er last night.

    He was dizzy, felt like the room was spinning, and fell. He didn't hurt himself, but a couple hours later still felt dizzy and asked me to take him in. They did a ct scan, and found what they think is fluid in his brain. They transferred him to Indy for an mri. He was awake and alert, but still...
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    Boats from work.

    Ah, then no. It's like a flange head screw, where the screw head is big and serves as the washer too.
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    Boats from work.

    Not sure what you mean.
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