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  1. 25thmustang

    What kind of Caulk?

    I'm hoping some of the experts can help me here. In an attempt to clean the cockpit of my boat, I am going to be removing the old nasty caulk. I plan to apply new caulk in these areas in a neater fashion. My question is, what caulk should I be using? I know everyone loves 3M 4200 or 5200...
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    Teak refinish and Cetol Questions

    So I am coming close to finishing my brightwork around the cockpit. I did the back sides of all the teak, reinstalled, plugged the screws, and have already put down two coats of cetol Natural all around, and one coat of Cetol Gloss on the port side. I plan to head to the boat each day until...
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    Wet Sand and Buff

    So this topic seems to be a hot one lately. With discussions of vasoline, verse wet sanding and buffing I thought I would give my .02 cents. My project boat from a few years back, I went with the vasoline trick. Although I never enjoyed the boat, as a rotted stringer lead me to scrap the...
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    1987 Cruisers Inc 297 Elegante Work Pics

    My progress will be slower, and not as impressive as most, but I decided to make use of the fabric I have had on hand for a few years now. Purchased for the last boat, and I have plenty of it to make my mistakes on this one. This is the first time I have EVER used a sewing machine in my life...
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    Boat Size Exaggeration

    This has come up in a few conversations I have had recently. I have been at meetings and the topic of boats has come up. Now when asked about mine, I explain that I have a 29' boat. I never say a 30'er, because it's conwsidered a 29'er, IMO. In discussing with two recent people about boats...
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    1981 OMC Powered Bowrider

    My friend informed me this weekend he recently picked up a boat. I knew a long while back he was looking, but it never amounted to anything. Low and behold he bit the bullet and I'm sure made some errors. I was hoping to guide him along the purchasing process, but he grabbed something before...
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    Slow No Wake photo

    So I was buttoning my boat up for the onslaught of Earl (not raining yet) and on my way back to the truck to leave I saw this wonder. The photo is very bad, as my phone doesn't do well after dusk (it was actually bright out, go figure). Past the moored boat you can see a 24' cruiser coming...
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    Hurricane and Boat Questions

    So it appears there is a significant storm tracking up the east Coast. The weather calls for the chance it will come by by the end of the week and if it does, it sounds nasty. We haven't had a really significant and damaging hurricane in a long time (or so it seems). My question is this...
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    Filled the tank and question

    So I filled the boat tank tonight. The damage... 190.xx gallons and $666.00 plus tax. Now my question, why do I own a boat with such a large tank? Kidding. The real question, my fuel gauge only reads slightly above half when we filled it till a bit came out the vent line, it's full. Any...
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    Chris Craft Chrisovich? Photos

    So at my Boat Club/Marina, there is a large Sportfish boat sitting out back. Derilect, ugly, abused etc... After seeing an ad online, it appears it might actually be a 40' Chrisovich. Although I haven't found a lot of info, and they don't appear to be worth gold, it would be kind of neat to...
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    People wanting to go out on your boat...

    I read a few posts here and there, and the general attitude seems to be everyone has a ton of people who want to head out on their boats. It seems most on here are turning people down on a weekly basis. My post is in the exact opposite tone. I have a close group of friends that I have known...
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    River Boating around smaller boats

    So this weekend was the maiden voyage down river. The first weekend trip with the boat, first time taking her down to LI Sound and the first time out and about with a lot of boat traffic. The river is not huge, but good size. It has sections where it gets much wider, and areas where the...
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    Boat Wake Question

    I'm making this post to start some general discussion. I value all opinions so feel free to include yours. My boat is kept on a river. The river is littered with no wake zones. In between these no wake zones, as one would expect, we have areas you can do any speed (although I believe there...
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    Used boat purchasing woes

    As you can see in my signature, I purchased a Cruiser Inc 297 Elegante. When I purchased the boat I did so without a sea trial. My reasons had to do with knowing the PO, the cost to float the boat for a sea trial, the time limits to get the boat and get it to the marina. For the price, I...
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    Signing papers tonight...

    So after finding out my 27' cruiser has a bad case of stringer rot, I decided to part it out and begin looking for something ready to go. After some quick searching I decided I wanted an inboard powered 28-32' express. I ended up looking at a few different Cruisers Incs and decided that was...
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    Boat Project Opinions Wanted

    Let me start by saying I am about 95% sure on what I want to do, and have begun my research into it. I have my 27' IMP Liberty with twin 3.7LXs that I have been working on for some time. I purchased the boat, as well as two good motors to make a nice cheap express cruiser with some custom work...
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    Floor Leveler Question

    I'm not sure many people will have the answer I'm looking for, but here goes. I ripped the old nasty carpet, wall covering and healiner out of my boat, and am left with the epoxied plywood. I will be hitting this with a combination of wire wheel and flap wheel to remove any and all signs of...
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    Headliner Material and Floor Leveler?

    So the time is drawing near where I'm done removing stuff, and can actually start installing. I found the carpet I will be using throughout the boat, but have decided I want a different material for the headliner. I know the stock product is referred to by boaters as "monkey fur", and I have...
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    Performance Difference?

    With spring rolling in, I will be getting back into working on the boat. The plan is to tackle the cabin in the next month or so, and then time for the motors. My question comes up regarding the boats power. The boat is a 27' IMP with twin 3.7LXs. 4bbl carbs, 4" Heat Exchangers, aluminum...
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    Boat Stolen Local to me, Video inside

    So a local man (lives in my town) was set on taking a boat that was already sold. I guess he was chased down the highway, and what happens is sad to watch. Needless to say he deserves some harsh punishment for this one. http://www.wfsb.com/news/20493048/detail.html
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