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    Fix gel coat or use keel guard

    Just so you are aware.... Epoxy resin does not accept gel coat well. If you use epoxy you will have to cover with paint. If you want to gel coat you need polyester resin. With epoxy you have to buy the right hardener for the cure time you want. With poly you adjust kick time with amount of...
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    Locking outboard while boat is on the trailer

    In todays age a battery operated 4" grinder is a "master key" so locks and cables will slow and deter some..... I would also look into hiding one of those apple tag things also so you would have a chance of recovery
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    Fix gel coat or use keel guard

    I am going to assume you have no supplies like respirator, fin roller, glasses, and all the other tools/things you will need besides materials. Read the stickies and watch some how to vids. See what things you need to buy and price them out first. Initial costs could get pricey in todays...
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    Fix gel coat or use keel guard

    Before trying to glass upside down on your boat I would do a couple training pieces. That alone will eat over a quart.
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    omc 400 shifter?

    Neutral start switch? Put a meter on them in continuity and shift from fed to n to rev and see if it changes
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    Need help with a wiring issue on a restore

    Sorry "nav" gets power to both sides and "anchor" gets it to one side
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    Need help with a wiring issue on a restore

    For the on/off/on switch (6 terminal) if I remember right..... Think of it as 2 switches working together. Use the middle terminal for "light output" for each light.Then power in goes to both sides of "anchor light output" side so in either position power is fed to center term. Then on the...
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    Signs of bad pour foam

    When I did the foam I just did the wire thing kinda slow so it mixed well but didnt splash. I chuck it up in a drill then cover the chuck with tape to keep it clean. My foam mixed well and cured fine.
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    Signs of bad pour foam

    What I use for mixing.... 1/8" round stock with a 90 bend at the end. For resin I would let it build up a bit and beat it with a hammer when needing cleaning. For foam I think I just scraped it off with a knife
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    Exterior vs interior plywood

    Fyi... Plywood grades ab or c each side a being the best. And x designates exterior "waterproof glue" So acx will have a good finish side, a crap side and waterproof glue. Bcx ok finish side, crap side and waterproof glue. I dont think they make abx. My marine grade was almost identical on each...
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    No power to new Kenwood stereo reciever

    So for what it's worth I tied power and memory together and didnt care about presets. Batteries are shut off unless I am in boat. I never loose presets or bluetooth settings for connecting for my phone. On my unit I think it just powers the clock?????. Didnt care, never checked
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    Plastic under gas tank

    Here is the kinda bad news. If the bag is wet its holding water against the aluminum tank. That will cause pitting and eventually start leaking gas
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    Lowrance X51 fish finder issues

    I know on my transducer it says not to power it in open air or damage can result. Must be submerged in water
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    Captain's Chair Pedestal and Carpet

    That's why I did it the way I did. I have ZERO holes into my deck. I glued attachment points for everything on top of deck. 2x4's glassed in to screw into
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    Captain's Chair Pedestal and Carpet

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    Captain's Chair Pedestal and Carpet

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1974-reinell-cuddy-restore.703264/
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    Captain's Chair Pedestal and Carpet

    So I did similar for my pedestal. 3/4 piece of plywood. Fairly wide. I drilled holes for stainless t nuts. Then small piece of foil tape over base of each t nut to keep resin out. Then I glued wood to deck with PB resin. Then I cut some bolts with some shank to them so there was just enough...
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    Westerbeke generator

    Disassemble and clean carb. Also can try removing plunger from solenoid but if its gunked up the passages probably are too
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    Figuring out AWG cable size for Dual Battery & wiring?

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    Concerned about Hull Config / Cramped Engine Bay

    I have a 2013 caddy cts and with a little finesse and ingenuity I have figured out how to do a headlamp in less than 15 min. Probably same with most of the maintenance on that motor.
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