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  1. JASinIL2006

    Newbie - 1963 Starcraft 15' Restoration

    Looks like a fun project. A friend of mine has a little boat like that and it is a great boat to cruise around on small lakes. While working on the restoration, be very careful with the windshield. I bet that would cost a pretty penny to replace, if you could even find a replacement.
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    Dead battery after sitting on trailer

    I installed a battery switch in part because it was very easy for something to be left on that draws current. It is simple to just turn the battery switch to 'off' when leaving the boat.
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    Water in the drive shaft bellow

    Yes, if you have water leaking into the driveshaft bellows, it can get into your boat. Even a fairly small hole in the bellows, or a bad seal on the bellows, can let water in.
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    Dead battery after sitting on trailer

    I'd charge it and then take it to an auto parts store and have it load tested to see if it's still any good. It could be a defective battery, but the odds are much greater that something was drawing current over the week it sat idle, and that's what drained it.
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    1998 Bayliner Capri floor.

    I would put them where they seem the most comfortable to you. No rules, here, other than to make the seating work for your needs.
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    Fiberglassing question

    The worst part about the bedliner stuff is that when it fails - either by getting cut/abraded while beaching or by losing its adherence to the substrate - you will have a huge mess on your hands trying to remove and replace it with something intended for marine use.
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    Question on poly and Epoxy prices

    If you are using resin with wax, I would think that's your problem.
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    Severe Empty Trailer Bounce

    If it's bouncing that bad, I agree with the suggestion to lower tire pressure. I also notice that, when empty, my trailer skips a bit when I touch the brakes. I think the absence of any weight allows the wheels to lock up more easily.
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    11 wires?

    If you have a junction box specifically for trailers, most of them have wiring diagrams. Are your trailer lights wired in a 'star' pattern where separate leads go to each light? If so, that would explain the extra wires.
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    Deck cleat question

    I’d give it a test outside the boat to make sure PB will stick to PVC and to see if the resin melts/dissolves PVC.
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    Maxx Haul LED trailer lights

    You should not need to unplug.
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    Carpet glue

    Gluvit works well, but if you have any Gluvit-treated areas that extend beyond the deck and are exposed to sunlight, be sure to cover it with paint. Gluvit and other epoxies generally don't hand UV exposure well. For sealing your deck boards, I'd use either epoxy or something that penetrates...
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    Going from surge brakes to no brakes

    Fair enough - it is *possible* he has 3000# payload, but highly unlikely. That chart is really pretty misleading, since it doesn't show what an actual vehicle's payload is. Options, trim packages, etc. all reduce the available payload from what you've listed, which is max possible. Ford and all...
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    Going from surge brakes to no brakes

    There is no way he’d be below payload with 3000# in the bed. Payload for an XLT will be about 2000# max., probably closer to 1800# or 1900#. Adding electric brakes is fairly simple and not very expensive. @SweetCheeksTKB , I don’t know if repairing surge brakes would be cheaper than replacing...
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    Charging trolling motor batteries

    Most of the onboard chargers I've heard about (for example, see link below) use 110v AC to power the charger. It doesn't sound like you have access to that, unless there is some way to hook up solar panels. Depending on what kind of motor you have, you might be able to use the current generated...
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    Charging trolling motor batteries

    If there is no way to get power to batteries while the boat is stored, I don't see any option besides lugging batteries.
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    Carpet glue

    I don't think you'll want to use fiberglass cloth and resin on the hull of an aluminum boat... When you ask about painting the 'bottom' of the boat with flexseal, are you referring to the outside of the hull (i.e., the part that will be in the water)? What are you trying to accomplish by...
  18. JASinIL2006

    Buying a fishing boat

    What sort of water will you be boating on? If you're on really small lakes and small rivers, the first boat (jon boat) will be fine. If you're going to be on slightly larger lakes with even a bit of chop, the v-hull with the 15 hp would be my choice (despite the garish camo paint job).
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 U-Joint Bellows Retaining Ring

    I’d return the Amazon knockoff bellows and get OEM belliws.
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    I/O 18 ft. Does it sit too low in the stern?

    Bad, bad idea. Anyone reading this thread, please never do this to your boat.
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