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    Aluminium hull question - 1968 Stacer Fishabout mk 2

    Interlux makes a "cold tar expoxy" .I used it on my aluminum hull and it was a great barrier coat.The name if I remember correctly is Bitumastic.This was a very long time ago so Im sure the spelling is not accurate.Gallon cans mixed with a hardener made a plasticlike coating.You can apply it as...
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    Any concern using a boat in saltwater that has always been in freshwater?

    QUOTE "Bottom line...are there issues significant enough to avoid this purchase?" END QUOTE; Heck NO !!! This is a best case scenario .Dont be in such a hurry to repower.A motor used solely in fresh water has had an easier life than the same in salt.Tilt and trim components are in waaaay...
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    engine stalls when shifting back on forth a lot

    Absolutely !!! The shift interrupt can engage when you hesitate during a shift.I am not telling you to shift quickly,however I AM telling you to shift in a definite manner with no hesitation .You will hear the difference.This sounds like your issue to me.Charlie
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    Winter storage question

    That is a very good idea.I do exactly the same on my 208 Grady White.Blue tarp lets the snow slide off if you have it pitched correctly.No harm to the 600D cover underneath.However dont be under the impression that you wont have to do any snow removal.Because you surely will.An additional $10...
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    Rain water came in through cover

    You need to eliminate any gather/pooling of rain water.Proper pitch of your cover will allow all water to run off.
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    Boat storage

    You are spoiled rotten with heated storage.I hate you..Lol The 2 choices are drained totally or filled with AF.My preference is filled with AF as thats the way I have winterized for the past 30 years.Many here will steer you towards empty.% gals of 50/50 AF will do the trick.DO NOT store with...
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    How to fasten clear vinyl sheets to plastic lattice?

    Not sure how much lattice you are dealing with but you can use 2 pieces of lalttice and sandwich the plastic inbetween them.Then your concern would be how to join the sandwich pieces of lattice.Probably only need 6 nut/bolts/washer set ups and a drill for each lattice sandwich.Couple of bucks at...
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    What is the best easiest way to clean hull?

    There is no way this should take hours.The idea with these products is to use them full strength and spray it on and leave for 2-5 mins and hose off.Repeat if necessary.IMHO your diluting of the bowl cleaner made it virtually useless.You did the hard work and did it the hard way.Again this all...
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    What is the best easiest way to clean hull?

    The best and most expensive are Marykate spray on On-off and FSR cream paste.Both excellent but expensive.If you want to try a cheap experiment to see what works for your needs (just about everyones bottom fouling is different). spray a section with full strength bleach,regular old bleach,not...
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    Mercathode system

    My understanding is that the system is designed for highly corrosive/galvanic/etc environments.Fresh water is extremely low on the list.Salt water extremely high on the list.I wouldnt be very concerned.Get opinion from Mercruiser certified tech and go from there.Charlie
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    Hole repair in a boat deck

    nola mike please indulge me in the "big difference"???? Charlie
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    5.7L 1984, Rough idle at start up, then ok after a minute or so

    Rather than speculating or asking others to speculate,check the plugs.You have been given reliable solid advice.Take it and go from there.Charlie
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    Hole repair in a boat deck

    He already stated that he cannot get behind the hole.
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    Hole repair in a boat deck

    Marinetex or JB weld will work fine.Charlie
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    Found a snake skin in the boat. Now what?

    Found same under my cockpit carpet last year.Then saw the little guy on my seat.Was about to smash it and my wife chimed in "Dont hurt it" ...as I hesitated ,the snake scurried under another cockpit seat and never saw him again.Extremely strange to see in NY.the daytime temp in my cockpit when...
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    Craftsman T1000 tractor mower ,blades not engaging

    Ok so after sitting a few weeks ,same issue with the blades not engaging.I jacked it up and pressure washed the undercarriage.Manually moved all belts and pulleys by hand.Lubed cable and switch with moisture displacing lube.Tried it again and it engaged.It didnt sound like it fully engaged and...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 dies while idling - no fuel from line

    Post a pic of the carb where fuel line enters the carb.Thats where the filter typically is.Not much bigger than a thimble with similar shape minus the taper .Charlie
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    Alpha one Outdrive Trim motor works sporadically. Solenoid issue?

    Clean all connections.Very common issue.You will probably find one of the connections to be greenish in color.Charlie
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    Should I buy this boat? 2000 Kenner 18ft Center Console

    I looked at the pics again and its surely not a rough water boat.Its for lakes and rivers.Not for open water.
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    Should I buy this boat? 2000 Kenner 18ft Center Console

    That looks like more of a lake boat.You want something with higher sides and transom.Charlie
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