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    Looking for First Boat

    Hello: I have never owned a boat before. Last year I bought a fixer-upper 1984 Larson which I am completely redoing (stringers, transom, etc). I have had a lot of posts on the restoration forum. Unfortunately, it looks like I won't be able to complete the resto this year and it will likely...
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    Sanding Down Fiberglass

    I have a couple of Harbor Freight 4 1/2" Grinders. I use the metal cutoff wheel to cut through the tabbing to free the stringers, etc. What sanding wheel do you use to sand down the existing fiberglass to a fresh layer? I have searched the posts but only find reference to sanding down to a...
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    Which Chopped Starnd Filler?

    I am looking at US Composites site and they show two Chopped FG Strand, 1/4" and 1/2". Which one is best for making peanut butter for fillets? Thanks Steve
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    Transom Thickness Problem

    I am in the process of replacing the wood core in the transom (1984 Larson 19'). After removing the engine and outdrive, I took measurements of the transom thickness at the outdrive cutout. The Mercury outdrive manual says the minimum thickness is 2" and maximum thickness is 2 1/4". It also...
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    Measuring MEKP

    What do you guys use to measure out the MEKP for the resin? I am placing a big order at US Composites for the materials I need and I am not sure what I will need for the MEKP. They have 1 oz graduated cups (100 for $4) and also a "Measure-Matic" made for MEKP ($7). What should I use? Also...
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    Floor replacement question

    I have a 1984 Larson 19'. The previous owner put 1/2" pressure-treated plywood over the original floor, probably because it was soft. This is my first boat, so if I don't use the correct terminology please forgive me. I removed the PT plywood and the original floor was rotted in much of the...
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    1984 MerCruiser 120

    Hello: I just bought a 1984 Larson with a Mercruiser 120 I/O. The engine is a 4-cylinder and it says 2.5L on a plate on the outdrive. I bought the boat because it was in exceptionally good conditioin for a 28-year old boat. The outdrive looks like it was only a few years old when you look at...
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    1985 Larson

    I am a first-time boat buyer and looking for a family boat. It will be used on the Erie Canal, Niagara River, and close to shore on Lake Ontario. I am looking for an inexpensive boat to see how much we would actually use the boat. If we like it, I may upgrade to a better boat in the future...
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    Buying a Boat

    Hello: I am considering purchasing a boat for the first time (used). There is a local boat for sale that I am interested in. It's a 1982 Bayliner Capri for $600. It has a 4 cyl Volvo AQ125 with outdrive. The motor and outdrive are off the boat. The owner says that it needs a bearing and...
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    Chevy Inline 6 and OMC outdrive

    Hello everyone:): I am new to boating. Several people at work have boats and I am interested in getting a low-cost used boat for the family to see how it goes. I have found a 1976 Reinell 23' boat (w/trailer) locally for $800. I called the owner and he said it has an OMC drive with a Chevy...
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    Sandpaper Source

    I'll be using a LOT of sandpaper during the renovation of my 62 Cruiser Inc. What is the best (lowest cost) source for good sandpaper (3M, Norton, etc) in assorted sizes. I will also need the standard 2 3/4" x 17 1/2" for a longboard, which is probably cheapest by the roll. Thanks Steve
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    Epoxy Sealing of Lapstrake

    On my 16' 1962 cruiser inc there are 8 rows of lapstrake (plywood) and the rest is plywood sheet down to the keel. I just finished reading the West System guide to wood boat renovation and they recommend using epoxy to seal the lapstrakes from the outside. The procedure is to remove the paint...
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    Marine Vinyl?

    There is red and white vinyl glued to the plywood on the bow and down the sides of my 62 Cruiser Inc. The red vinyl is pretty flexible, but the white vinyl seems to have become brittle. I would like to replace the vinyl since I am restoring the boat. What kind of vinyl (and where) should I...
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    Bilge advice needed

    I have removed everything that would unscrew from my 62 Cruiser Inc. The bilge area needs cleaning and refinish/repair. A previous posting by me resulted in suggestions to scrub the bilge thoroughly with a scrub brush and cleaner. The problem I am having is with the design of the joint at the...
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    Cleaning out bilge for refinish

    I have a 1962 cruiser Inc (16') that was given to me recently. I've removed the floor, seats, etc. The boat is a lapstrake with plywood below the waterline. According to the previous owner, there was a small leak at the keel. I need to clean the bilge area, which is dirty and also has some...
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    Merc 700 points setting plate

    I have a 1962 Merc 700 that I am restoring. I have all the parts necessary, including the service manual. Does anyone have a source for the ignition point synchronizing plate and pointer? Every procedure I have read uses these two parts to set the dual points. Is there an alternate procedure...
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    Painting

    Hello: I just received a free 1962 Kiekhaefer Merc 700 outboard that I am trying to fully restore. The paint is faded and worn off in spots. I would like to sand off the paint and apply new primer and topcoat. A lot of people say that the best primer to use is zinc chromate, but others say...
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    Keel question (from new member)

    Hello! I just received a 1962 Cruiser Inc 17' boat from a friend who wanted to get rid of it. It's in good shape but hasn't been used in 20 years. It was stored indoors away from the elements. The hull is a lapstrake above the waterline and plywood below. I have not owned a boat of any kind...
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