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    what do you wet out your fiberglass mat with

    i am putting mat on my deck i am trying to use a brush i guess i need something else i have to just like dabble it to get it to wet out. what can i use a roller if so what type.
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    Anyone know how to attach bow seat side panels with buttons correctly!

    I had my boat interior redone. I have the new bow seat side panels that i need to attach but there is no access. I had the upholstery shop make some buttons up the same color so i can screw in. They told me i have to make a hole and screw the panel to the boat and then put the button screw in...
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    Can I fiberglass my deck in 60degree weather?

    I have my deck ready to be fiberglassed and i was wondering if i could do it tommorow. I live in SC and its going to be a high of around 63 tommorow afternoon. If i do it will it have time to set before the temp drops.
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    Anybody used lowes rubber backed grey carpet?

    Has anybody used that grey rubber backed carpet from Lowes in a boat. If not what is the most economical place to buy boat carpet. Thanks
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    Any certain direction for wet sanding?

    I am working on wet sanding my boat. Any certain direction to sand horizontally the length of the boat or up and down or maybe round and round. Is one preferred over the other. I had to go to 400 to get off the marks and the gel coat is looking a dull red. is this what its supposed to look like...
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    what wheel or pad for 3m super duty compound

    I did some sanding on the gelcoat and got most marks off my boat that were left from removed decals , now im polishing up some with 3m super duty compound i got a cheap pad from harbour freight but what should i be using to get best results, a buffing pad, sponge type. also what brand ? thanks
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    How to reattach interior panels in bow?

    Removed interior panels from the sides up in the bow of my boat. I pulled them off easily cause the wood was rotted. Ground remaining screw heads off. Just got them back from the upholsterer and realize there is no access to screw them back on from the back. How can i attach them to the side...
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    how to get old letter and pinstripe ghost marks off of gelcoat?

    How can i get the marks were old registration numbers and pinstripes were on a 20 year old white or off white gel coat. I tried 3m p800 wet dry paper and 3m super duty compound with buffer and didnt hardly do anything but it did make my gelcoat look brand new otherwise just still have the...
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    Fuel filter,water seperator before or after mech. fuel pump

    I got some info on here suggesting to put a water seperator on my mercruiser 3.0l inboard engine. I have the mechanical fuel pump and was wondering does the water seperator go between tank and fuel pump or pump and carb. Also do i need an inline plastic type fuel filter and if so is it before or...
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    Will removing foam under floor make boat unstable?

    I have redone a 1987 bowrider that is about 8' at the beam. the boat had tons of rotted foam i took out from under the floor. ive heard all the stories you need it but only use my boat in the lake and did not feel the need to put it back in. Now it seems like the boat rocks or leans to one side...
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    Electronic ignition or Points best for 3.0L Merc?????????????

    I got a 87' 3.0l mercruiser and have had problems with my points ignition system. The boat cuts out and pops and cuts up under thottle skipping off and on, it will clear out and then come right back, seems to idle alright. I was told it could be water in the gas. Thinking about just going to...
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    No throttle in reverse on 48hp evinrude

    I got my new rig going and have got the gears shifting correctly, i have neutral, forward , and reverse. when i put it in reverse i cant give it any gas. It works fine in foward. I have a binnacle top mount control i think its an older brp i got off ebay. Do i have it hooked up in the wrong...
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    How do i check for sheared flywheel key

    how do i see if the flywheel key is sheared on my 48hp
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    What does backfire while spinning over mean?

    Im trying to get my 48hp evirude running again and checked everything to the carbs , have fuel in bowls, sprayed fuel in carbs and get a backfire then while spinning , what is causing this . the backfire is out exhaust at foot.
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    48hp rude will not crank, no gas at plugs

    Just rebuilt carbs on my 1989 48 hp rude. Ran like a champ at the house took the gas good. Went to the lake and tried starting 3 or 4 times at ramp it would start but bog out when i come off of reving it up. Checked fuel at pump, carbs, both bowls are full and refilling. Checked the spark at...
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    should i do away with points ignition on Merc. 3.0l

    Have unresolved issues with my boat. it busts up at mid to upper rpms. Changed carb to a new one and ran slightly finer but is busting up and popping back at mid to uppper rpms. I dont know if i have a fuel delivery problem or ignition problem. are points efficient when set right or should i...
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    Does interlux brightsides paint need wax

    I just finished painting my mckee craft with the great lookin hatteras off white color in the interlux brightside paint. do i need wax or can i put wax to protect the finish. it is extremely shiny now and needs nothing but i was wanting to protect it. thanks
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    evinrude 48spl overheat alarm

    i am connecting my 1989 48spl evinrude to a new set of binnacle controls, i am wiring it to a key switch and it came with an overheat alarm seperate. The overheat alarm has to wires on it. I think the tan wire from the motor is for the temp sensor but what do i wire the other one to. Thanks , Matt
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    What paint on my mckee craft boat?

    I bought a 14' mckee craft skiff that was patched multiple times on the bottom. It was done rough so i sanded off old fiberglass, filled holes and reglassed and feathered in. I now have an awesome smooth boat but dont know what to paint it with. I want a one part paint if possible. The gelcoat...
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    Will 1984 lower unit fit 1983 powerhead

    Will a 1984 50hp evinrude lower unit work on a 1983 70hp evinrude power head.
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