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    Varnishing an oak swim platform - need advice please

    I'm not a boat expert; I peruse the forums to learn more about it. However, I am a "wood" guy. The others who have indicated that red oak wasn't the best choice for this application are very correct. Since you already have it installed, you're going to need regular sanding and applications...
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    Thanks for the update. I was wondering how it's coming along.
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    Aluminum Boat Restoration

    I used Krylon Farm and Implement Paint on my 42 year-old Lund. I added their catalyst hardener when I painted. Prep of the surface is important. I used a polycarbide abrasive disc in my angle grinder to strip and clean the surface to be painted. Make sure you spend the time to get it...
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    1969 14' seafarer boat

    I fully understand your desire for a new motor. I bought 14' Lund aluminum boat that had a 30HP Johnson on it. The Johnson is manual start, won't start reliably, and my shoulders tell me that I'm not going to like tugging on that starter numerous times in a day of fishing. So, I recently...
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    I don't have anything to add. I am just in awe of this project. I can stare at that boat for hours. Really looking forward to seeing it all together and on the water.
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    Painting boat

    When I researched the Krylon versus other farm and implement paints, I saw that is labeled on Krylon's web site for direct to metal application, and so that's what I chose to do. I had removed the old paint using abrasive wheel and wire brushes, and then wiped down the surface with acetone...
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    Painting boat

    My boat is a 14' Lund aluminum v-hull. Got it last May. Looked like this when I picked it up: Like you, I wasn't looking for a "show piece". Just decent, and not expensive. I read about an RV trailer rehab that used Krylon Farm and Implement paint with a hardener added. They also used the...
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    Where to get decent, unbiased info about new outboard choices?

    Guess I'm just not plugged into the community that's dealing in outboards. I thought used motors would be easier to find around here than has been the case. I can find 60+ year old motors in the 3-10 hp range pretty easily. 40-60 hp motors seem easier to get. 20-35 hp? Fuggedaboutit...
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    Where to get decent, unbiased info about new outboard choices?

    Thanks, all. I looked at boattest.com: While the site seems more geared toward the "whole package", the engines page did give me some ideas on other things to search for. As to Tohatsu versus others: I think I see what matt167 said. It sure seems like some of the engines in the same...
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    Where to get decent, unbiased info about new outboard choices?

    I have a 1979 14' Lund with a 1990 30HP Johnson. I've been having issues with the motor, lower seals need done, and now there's an electrical issue and I can't get it to fire. It's a manual start, and these Social Security-eligible 62 shoulders ain't what they used to be. I have the boat...
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    First Engine Rebuild you did

    I was 17 in 1975. Dodge 225 slant-six in Mom's 1967 Dart. Head gasket blew, she kept going with no oil pressure. Instead of paying $400 for the overhaul, Dad handed me his 1966 edition of Motor's manual, pointed me towards the roll-around tool chest, and said, "Fix it." Full teardown, sent...
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