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I will pull the lower end and take a look at it though. Thanks for the tip

It's pumping water really well right now.

Are you serious? I just put a new one in yesterday.

Ok, another problem in the past. I hooked up the muffs and she is pumping quite well. Thanks again, Racerone.

Thanks, Scott. I'm just not going to worry about that anymore. Onto more pressing issues, like my choke solenoid not pulling in far enough to close the choke plates.

Oh, wow. I don't have a bucket big enough for that. So I will have to use my muffs. I was hoping enough water to keep the water inlet submerged would be enough. Thank you, Racerone

Also, and I'm wondering if I should start another thread for this. When I started it cold, the choke solenoid was just barely pulling in, so I had to block the linkage with a wrench holding the choke plates closed until it started then run back to the motor and pull the wrench out. Does that...

Well I got her running today with the lower end in a large tote full of water. I could be wrong, but isn't water supposed to be pumping out of the holes in the pic below?

Alrighty then, I guess I'm sanding by hand as I have zero body work experience. I will check out the Harbor Freight buffer too. Thank you all. I appreciate your input.

True, this entered my thoughts a few weeks ago when, here in southern Michigan, the mayfly hatch occurred and they were so thick on the water that you dared not wear safety glasses or something while on plane for fear of getting one in the eye. If you smile or laugh make sure to keep your teeth...

I remember doing that on my 71 Chevy Nova and taking the hood off. Then I decided I didn't like that look due to lack of under hood chrome and it seemed like it took forever to get that hood to line up just right again.

That was one of my many DUH moments. Yes, wet sand, so no to palm vibe sander. Or is there an electric vibe sander out there that works well for wet applications?

And does it really dampen the noise?

Do you recommend a palm vibe sander, or by hand?

Yes, I have a handheld buffer, it's a bit old and might not be as good as modern buffers though. I should probably buy a new one as the one I have was fairly old when I bought it at a garage sale many moons ago.

Thank you, Scott. I will give this a try on a small spot and if the results are good I will work up a bunch of elbow grease to do the rest of the boat.

So essentially nothing to worry about as long as my engine cover lining doesn't find its way in. Thank you, I never thought of it that way.

Is there a particular grit sandpaper that is best for this?

I have a 1988 Bayliner Capri with a 18' fiberglass hull. It's a beautiful boat but the gelcote has a fair amount of oxidation, or at least I think that's what it is. When I wash it, while it is still wet the colors are deep and vibrant, but as it starts to dry the colors turn chalky, like a...