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    I put Durabak in my boat...here's a few pics:

    For those who care...laid down the Durabak tonight, VERY simple to do! Just make sure you take the shine off of the glass/gel coat, clean it really well with Xylene, and make sure the area is WELLLL ventilated.<br /><br />Here's pics of it 90% done. 2 coats of dark blue, 3 coats of light grey...
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    Removing Carpet Adhesive w/out damaging glass/resin

    I am trying to remove the adhesive that was left on the fiberglass deck and floor of my boat after removing all of the carpet.<br /><br />I noticed several different solvents at Home Depot and Lowes that were called 'Adhesive removers', but I am worried about penetrating the Resin that is...
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    What's the right way to do this?

    Here is what the bow of my boat looks like as it is, only I dont have the gel coat/webbing, I had carpet.<br /><br /> <br /><br />I am thinking of adding these side boxes to my boat:<br /><br /> <br /><br />and another view (without cushions):<br /><br /> <br /><br />and one last angle:<br /><br...
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    I dont need to seal my rub rail, do I ?

    I have a Blue Wave 189T Model boat, 1995, and I am currently putting durabak in it.<br /><br />So, I have the carpet and the rubrails pulled right now. When I pulled the rubrail, there was no type of sealant what-so-ever.<br /><br />I was actually impressed with the way it was held on: Instead...
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    Where can I find two of these?

    I have found ONE of these from Bass Pro Shops. However, if I remember correctly, the top 2 bolts, and the bottom 2 bolts on an engine are at different widths. Therefore, I'd need two different sizes.<br /><br /> <br /><br />I am re-doing the interior of my boat, and would like to put these on my...
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    Engine dies after long runs (fuel issue), fuel hose?

    A few times when I was on the lake last, if I would run the engine for a few miles, and then start to idle around (watching the depth finder), and then try to take off again, it would act like it had no fuel. So, naturally, I would go check the primer bulb, pump it up, and go for it. The bulb...
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    Best way to fill holes in deck/transom prior to using Durabak?

    I am going to be applying Durabak to the whole interior of my 19ft Blue Wave, as well as the Decks, transom, and gunnels (insides).<br /><br />There are a few miscellaneous holes that I am going to want to fill prior to using the durabak, and I was curious as to what I should use/do to fill them...
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    Anyone make a good Tackle Compartment for this area?

    I am looking for a small tackle compartment that stores 3 or 4 of the standard sized 14x9x2" tackle containers (or whatever size they are).<br /><br />I want to mount it into the front of my center console.<br /><br />Here's what my console looks like, does anyone have a recommendation on an...
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    How to make paint 'Spatter' finish like from the factory?

    I am going to be pulling the carpet, and putting Durabak on the interior of my blue wave in a light grey color.<br /><br />If you've ever seen a factory center console boat, they have a very thick spatter laid over the base color of the boat. I dont think it is actual paint, but it could be.<br...
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    Painting Hull: What paint, and What to use to fix little nicks, scrapes, and chi

    I am thinking about painting the sides only on my 189T Blue Wave bay boat. The sides have a clearly taped off area that is blue, and the hull bottom is light grey. <br /><br />There are a few nicks/scrapes/scratches in it from rubbing against docks, oil rigs, etc..<br />A few of them are deep...
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    One battery or two? Recommend a Charger

    Ok guys, should I be using one or two batteries? I have no trolling motor, but I do have a depth finder and lights.<br /><br />I do most of my fishing after dark, so I need the lights a lot, as well as the backlight on the depthfinder. I am always worried about drifting with the lights on, and...
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    Adding tilt/trim Gauge to 1995 88spl Rude?

    I am looking to add a tilt/trim gauge to my 1995 88spl Evinrude.<br /><br />I have looked at the gauges, and they are fairly cheap ($25-50). They all say that I must purchase an adapter if my engine didn't originally come with a tilt/trim gauge.<br /><br />Anyone have any idea where I can find...
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    Tunnel Hull Boats

    Ok guys, just bought my first tunnel hull.<br /><br />I took it to a local lake yesterday, and was impressed with the performance of it considering it is, what most people would say, 'underpowered'.<br /><br />I was running 32-35mph on fairly calm water (slight chop) in a Blue Wave 189T w/88...
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    Small Oil puddle under lower unit/prop area?

    After running my engine on the 'muffs' to clear the saltwater out yesterday, I pulled it into the driveway and parked it.<br /><br />This morning, I went outside and noticed a very small puddle of dark oil underneath ther prop/lower unit area(approximately 3" Diameter).<br /><br />If I remember...
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    Looking for various Online Marine Supply Stores

    I am trying to shop the best deals on Gauges for my boat.<br /><br />Anyone have any recommendations, other then ebay, for a good price on marine gauges? <br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br /><br />Shawn
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    Deck lights, recommendations?

    I just bought a Blue Wave Center Console boat, and I am going to do a considerable amount of late evening/night fishing, and I am looking for either a battery powered OR a hardwired 'courtesy' light to mount on my center console, actually 2 of them.<br /><br />Any recommendations for a good...
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    Stupid Accident today while 'testing' a boat...got a ?

    A friend of mine is looking at buying a boat (and so am I, but I think I've found mine).<br /><br />It is a tunnel boat, Bayhawk, with a 90hp Johnson on it. I has a 4 blade prop (not sure of the pitch), and a 'doelfin'. <br /><br />While we were testing it, I noticed that while at cruising...
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    1990 Evinrude 90hp V4-Binnacle Mount Throttle Problems

    I am looking at buying a used boat (still), and ran across the 'perfect' boat for me. Everything I want. Cheap, good condition, runs good (with recent rebuild and receipts), looks good, etc...<br /><br />There are a few nit-pick problems...the most annoying to follow:<br /><br />The gentleman...
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    Water P.S.I. While on 'Ear Muffs'(running on the water hose)

    I am thinking about purchasing a boat. The water PSI while on the water hose is low. <br /><br />Should this concern me? It is a steady flow of water, and it is cool water after idling for a while, but it is at only about 2psi. The gentleman who is selling the boat said that the PSI reads ~10psi...
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    1995 Johnson 112 SPL-Reliability?

    I am looking at a 1995 Baystealth VIP with a 112HP Johnson on it. The seller claims that it has low hours, and runs great. <br /><br />What types of things should I look for when I go to look at the boat? I will be doing a compression test, and I'll look for bubbly paint from...
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