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    Durabak - Round II

    As some of you may remember, I pulled out the old carpet and coated the interior of my 19' BlueWave in March of '04.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br />It looked great in the beginning (the pics make it look a bit brighter than it actually was). However, after a single weekend in the sun, I began...
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    Lowrance X71

    Anyone ever used a Lowrance X71? <br /><br />Any opinions on it, good or bad?<br /><br />I am going to trade a rod/reel combo I won for an X71 in great shape, was wondering if it's worth it.<br /><br />Believe it or not, it's going on my Kayak ;) <br /><br />I've already got electronics on my...
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    Lowrance X71

    Anyone ever used a Lowrance X71? <br /><br />Any opinions on it, good or bad?<br /><br />I am going to trade a rod/reel combo I won for an X71 in great shape, was wondering if it's worth it.<br /><br />Believe it or not, it's going on my Kayak ;) <br /><br />I've already got electronics on my...
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    double post, please delete!

    double post, please delete!
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    Gel Coat - Polishing scratches on an otherwise 'good' finish

    Ok guys, after a bit of searching, I still don't have a very firm answer.<br /><br />I searched for products/methods to buff out a few shallow dock/rub scrathes on my hull. The rest of the color and shine is good, other than these few small scuffs.<br /><br />What is the best way to take care of...
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    Do I have this correct?

    I am planning to add storage boxes to the interior of my 'rolled edge' boat. It is made of poly resin and glass.<br /><br />Do I have this right?<br /><br />Epoxy will stick to existing Polyester resin, but Polyester resin wont stick to existing Epoxy?<br /><br />I am trying to figure out what...
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    Recommend a Sealant

    Last year I pulled the below deck access covers, and put new sealant around them. Within this time, the sealant has yellowed and become VERY brittle, definitely not 'sealing' anything anymore.<br /><br />I have since pulled the cover off, and need to re-seal them. They are just the round screw...
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    Where can I find bare ring terminals?

    I am about to re-wire my boat. It has a simple electrical system with just a few accessories. However, I am going to do it right from the get-go that way I don't have to worry about it later. The factory did it right, then the previous owner(s) hacked the factory wiring to add stuff into the...
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    Flat or Round Multi-conductor?

    Is there an advantage to a flat vs. round multi-conductor cable?<br /><br />I'm looking at buying dublex wiring, and I have an option for flat or round sheathing.<br /><br />I would think that the round would be more rigid, thus easier to rig through the tubes.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br...
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    Anyone ever use PEEL AWAY paint stripper?

    I contacted Durabak to see if I could get a recommendation on what to use to remove the durabak on my boat.<br /><br />They recommended a urethane stripper made by Peel Away.<br /><br />I'm wondering if the Peel Away will harm my fiberglass resin.<br /><br />Anyone used it before?<br /><br...
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    Interior Refinishing (Durabak didn't last long!)

    Last year, I decided to get rid of the worn out shredded carpet in my Blue Wave. I purchased and applied a coating called Durabak. Initially, the boat looked great, and I was completely satisfied with the material. The color and finish was very nice for a relatively inexpensive D.I.Y. coating...
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    Deck Lights/Courtesy Lights

    I've got a 19' Blue Wave Center Console boat.<br /><br />I often fish at night, and I find myself using the rear white pole light as my only light source on my boat. <br /><br />I was considering installing some type of flush mount lights onto my center console while I have my wiring torn down...
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    Complete Rewire Parts Recommendation

    I recently tore into my rigging tube to replace my steering cable which was almost locked up. <br /><br />While I as at it, I decided to pull all of my old fuel line out and replace it as well.<br /><br />Once I did that, I noticed that the only ugly/old looking stuff remaining was all of my...
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    1995 88SPL Fuel Line questions

    Recently a found a small leak in fuel line that only occurred during a hard turn. The fuel line was being stressed and caused a small crack due to fatigue.<br /><br />I decided to go ahead and replace the line because it is 10yrs old, and it couldn't hurt.<br /><br />I pulled all of the fuel...
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    Removing Steering Cable from Helm

    Hey guys,<br /><br />After searching for about an hour, I've yet to find a good description of exactly how to remove the steering cable from the helm on my boat.<br /><br />I've got a 1995 Blue Wave 189T center console, with the Teleflex Safe-T system factory installed.<br /><br />My cable has...
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    Want to make a 'Built-In' Tackle box in my center console...

    Hello all,<br /><br />I've got a 1995 Blue Wave 189T (19') Center Console bay boat.<br /><br />It is a rolled edge/gunnel boat, not a liner. In some of the higher end liner boats, I have seen tackle boxes/storage compartments built into the center console. <br /><br />Anyone seen these? I know...
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    Fuel Issue/Primer Bulb? Fuel Line? Pump?

    OK Guys, <br /><br />I've been fighting a minor problem on my boat since I bought it.<br /><br />If I cruise around in idle too long, or if I sit at the dock idling too long, the motor will die. It will run low on fuel, sputter, and die.<br /><br />If I reach down to pump the fuel bulb, it...
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    Tilt/Trim problem 1995 88SPL Evinrude

    Ok guys, see if you can help me.<br /><br />I was running around in the flats all day Sunday, using tilt/trim everywhere to get me on a plane and to run shallow. It worked great, no problems at all.<br /><br />We get out of the water on Sunday, take the boat to the carwash first thing (like...
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    Tow with Engine Down or Engine Up?

    I have a 19ft Blue Wave Tunnel Hull bay boat w/an 88hp 1995 Evinrude SPL.<br /><br />The previous owner, as well as the original owner, all towed the boat with the motor tilted all the way down, and a strap on the steering wheel to keep it from turning while towing it.<br /><br />I have been...
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    1995 Evinrude 88 SPL Electrical Problems, any ideas?

    This weekend I took my boat to a local lake, and it ran great the whole time. <br /><br />Immediately after leaving the lake on Sunday, we headed to the coast and fished monday all day, with no trouble.<br /><br />Tuesday, while fishing and about to move, I tried to start the engine up and just...
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