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    FUNNY Boating Stories (not really stupid, just funny) Let's hear yours!

    Like the thread title says, post something here that happened to you that was not really stupid, but was funny. You know, you were operating your craft in a reasonable, safe manner, and something happened that - after it happened, at least - was funny. Here's mine: I was in my 20's and was on...
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    Avenger Project: NEW SEAT FRAMES

    After I got my boat out of my garage and to the "gelcoat guy" I brought my seats out of my bathtub in my basement to check them out. The upholstery is in decent shape, but the seat frames were rotted so bad they were coming apart in my hands as I carried them from the bathroom to the garage...
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    Gelcoat work

    I just found out that it will cost me about $300 dollars to have someone fill the red metalflake "triangles" on my boat's bow deck to match the white gelcoat on the rest of the boat. That's too much money, so I'm thinking of doing it myself. What is the procedure for doing this work? A...
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    I'M DONE!!!! well... mostly...

    Please take a look! http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/ I have finished the major glassing work that I can do. Now it goes to the gelcoat guy to do the cosmetic work, like re-installing the splash well, smoothing over dock and sand bar rash, etc. I never found a satisfactory...
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    I want to be FINISHED!!!

    I just came from my local boat show. After seeing all the new boats, I SO want to be finished with this project! http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/ I keep working on it, but it seems like it will never end! I just want to get the thing on the water!!!!! I have next week off...
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    What's the real difference between...

    ... a late '80's model Merc. 2L V-6 150 and a Merc. 135 made off of the same block? How did Mercury account for the extra 15 hp? TG
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    "Pour-in" urethane floatation foam Q's

    There's two ways I can see of getting pour-in floatation foam in my newly rebuilt boat: 1. Install the floor, cut holes in the floor, pour the foam in through the holes. When it cures and pushes through the holes, trim the excess back, re-install and glass the holes back in. 2. Before...
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    Another question re. old carpet glue...

    If I decide to use carpet or vinyl flooring in my boat, is it necessary to grind the old glue away to get a good bond with the new glue? TG
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    There HAS to be a better way...

    I'm at my wits end. In my Avenger project I have come across an issue that I have to resolve: The removal of old, hardended carpet glue from fiberglass. I have not come up with an acceptable method for doing this yet. Right now I am removing it by using a 36 grit sanding wheel on my angle...
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    Avenger Resto: STRINGER INSTALL; PLEASE L@@K!

    Got one stringer glassed in. I'm very worried about this part. I hope I did it right. Take a look at the pics and comment as you feel lead. Thanks! TG http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/
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    Avenger Project: NEW PHOTOS

    See the link. It's coming along, but pretty slowly. I bought 5 gallons of vinylester resin and I have about a gallon left to do the floor, stringers, and tabbing. It ain't gonna make it. I'm going to need to buy some more. It looks like I have plenty of cloth, though...
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    Avenger Project - TRANSOM INSTALLQ

    I am using 1708 fabric throughout this rebuild. Is it okay to tab the new transom in with only one thickness of 1708 to sides and bottom of boat, or should I use more? I'll post pics to my photobucket site later. Thanks! s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/ TG
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    Avenger Project - THOUGHTS, PICS, Q'S

    s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/ STILL don't know how to make the above a hyperlink when creating a new topic. Sorry. It is my opinion that rebuilding a fiberglass boat has elements in it that is absolutely MISERABLE. The grinding is the worst. I've never done more unpleasant...
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    Avenger Project - NEW PICTURES! PLEASE SEE!

    http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/ TG
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    Avenger Project - NEW QUESTIONS!

    Hi. See the link below: s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/ I have two questions to present to you 1.) Advice on gelcoat repair 2.) Fuel tank options. Gelcoat - As you can see by the pictures, I cut the dry well out to get to the transom. I've been thinking of having a pro...
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    Avenger Project UPDATE

    Please see the Photobucket link below for update. As always, thank you for any insights or comments! TG http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/
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    Old carpet glue

    After you pull up your carpet, how do you remove the old, hardened glue that sticks to the hull? TG
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    Avenger Project

    http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/tadpoleig/ This is slow going. That's okay. Terrible weather for boating around here until at least April. Go to this link to see what I've done so far. Cut out part of the floor - edge to edge, about 6" forward - and discovered the false bottome was...
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    Laser II vs. Trophy Plus

    On a 17' bass boat powered by a Merc. 115, which prop would have the faster top speed? TG
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    My Avenger resto: More questions

    My resto project has the top (deck) glassed onto the bottom (hull). When I remove the rub rail it is obvious that the deck was glassed onto the deck from the inside. There's a nice, straight gap running all around the joint between the deck and the hull. My boat needs a new transom and floor...
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