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    How to patch up these holes?

    These holes originally had screws and some kind silicon sealing the holes up... the holes are from the sun platform brackets which was removed. Should i just seal them back up with 4200/5200 and screw them back in? I took them out to just make sure they were sealed up for a piece of mind... Im...
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    Algae off where trailer bunks hide boat hull?

    How do you get the algae off where the bunkers hide the underside of the hull?? Do you jack up the boat and then hit with zing? Thanks!
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    408sbc... CAM guru's...

    Trying to figure out what cam would be best suited for my powerplay xlt-185 Motor specs... 400 sbc 2bolt 509 casting .40 over bore Profiler 195/64 heads 5.7 rods 9.3 compression RPM intake edelbrock 750 Forged pistons Cam???? not 100% on what cam to use. XM262, XM270, XM278... ?
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    Need a little direction with bilge block...

    Look at pics first Looks like the wood block that is glassed to the hull is wet... I first found this replacing the bilge pump and saw a crack and when i pushed down on it water came out. SO... I took my dremel and started cutting at it more and more to what you see now... Should I just...
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    MarineTex or Gelcoat for this?

    Whats your take on this? Ive never messed around with gelcoat before...
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    Pretty confused... Little help plz

    Hi everyone! I understand sealing wood with epoxy for panels and bench cushions... But for this Im a little confused on. I am re-building a new bench structure for my big bench seat and backing. I do want the structure to have a glossy white look but also want it to protected from the...
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    400 SBC opinions

    I'm planing on building a 406 sbc for my rig and just curious if anyone else has experienced doing so. I have some aluminum heads to put on it and looking for around 400-450hp. It will be hooked up too a Alpha SS. And I will be drilling the steam holes in the heads... just fyi
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    Attaching Bench Seating to new floor??

    I just had a new floor put in and the last thing I really want to do is put screw holes into it... But how else would i attach my bench seat too it? There where 8 screw holes total from when the old floor was still in that the bench seat attached too.. Should I just use some L brackets and seal...
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    Which looks better... Angle cut tips or rubber flaps?

    I just got some angle tips this past weekend off of ebay for a very good price with the flaps inside, but I would like some opinions what looks better... the rubber tips look or the angle cut... I actually got some mixed opinions from my neighbors...
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    Rust-Oleum Marine topside paint???

    Thinking about using this on the structure that holds my bench seating which can be seen when you lift the sunpad and see the engine compartment(Basically the backing of the bench seat itself)... this a durable product? The circles kinda show what will be painted glossy white....
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    Tips, Tricks, sunpad help!!

    So Im redoing the sunpad on my powerplay and Im a little confused to what the best way would be to do the hinge area. I threw some pics to give you an idea of what im thinking on this. So what im thinking is that before i give the sunpad wood to the upholster: Drill the holes first for the...
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    Audio guys... help me out here...

    So I am in the market to upgrading my stereo system... As of now it bumps pretty good, but my deck went out on me so i thought if Im going to replacing my deck then maybe the amp or sub. Any help would be great. I feel like my current system is outdated. Right now i have... 4 x JBL ms9200...
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    Spar Urethane vs resin... wood

    Hi Guys... just need a little insight on which to use for my upholstery project... I'm Replacing the wood for my interior(panels and bench seat) and would like to seal or protect the wood from the water, humidity, etc. I can tell the original wood was not treated and it lasted over 15 years...
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    Lake levels in 2013...

    I know its only early December... but looking at my lake(Inland) being down 2.5ft... Im a little worried that here in MI that the levels aren't really going to improve that much over the winter... I know I might be ok in the spring or the first half of summer... but I thinking i may have a...
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    Bilge Pump... automatic or not??

    So the engine is out and I figure I would replace the bilge pump, but not sure if I should use an automatic. My boat sits in the canal during the summer with 2 covers on it at all times unless being used of course. Is there really a need to put an automatic bilge in then?
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    Kind of wood for Side Panels, bench seat??

    Im redoing the panels and bench seat this weekend and I'm a little confused if I HAVE to you marine grade wood for the panels or bench seat... the wood size for my panels is 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch....and its really hard to get marine grade kinda hard to get in my area... Would wolmanized wood...
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    Foamed PVC board for wood Replacement??

    I am going to be replacing my side panels and my bench seat this winter and was curious, instead of using wood... could i just use Foamed PVC board .50 - .75? I can get it really cheap and rot would never be a problem. Im just worried about being able to staple into it... I prefer not too sue...
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    Uneven gelcoat surface...

    So... I though I would remove one of my decals that was not one of the original decals and replace it with AN actual stock decal when the boat was new. After removing it I thought that compounding the surface would even it out... it didnt. It does shine great and the color matching/fade is...
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    This oxidation or somthing else?!?!

    I've had this stain/oxidation on the side of my boat ever since i bought it thinking it was just oxidation, but after hiring a professional last year to do a full compound, polish, wax this white line is still is not coming out. I've acid wash the boat 4 times since owning it and its never come...
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    I need help!!

    I just pulled the boat out of the water for the season... water level too low... Anyways, after doing a acid wash on the hull I notice fiberglass showing on the V of the hull below the waterline. There are no loose fiberglass hairs and its still solid when i poke it with a flat head screw...
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