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  1. bigbad 4cyl x2

    attaching semi rigid rubrail

    i was told by my boat yard to use through bolts as it is more impact resistant , but im hearing a convincing argument saying that normal screws in the same 316 material would have the same sheer resistance and easier to attach the rub rail with . i already have both the through bolts and the...
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    fuel injection

    any way to put fuel injection on a 4cyl volvo
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    kinda humdrum dash but home made

    when i redid my boat i handmade a new dash ,it turned out ok , it has the new blue sea 360 switch panels . looks better than i thought .;http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x74/desktopgold/0906091637.jpg http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x74/desktopgold/1017091542.jpg
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    cool boat on craigslist

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/1432256161.html
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    trailering with a volvo 290 i/o

    i bought a transom saver today ,and had to return it cause the jaws were to skinny and the arm way to long for my volvo 290 out-drive . i see they make a trailering bracket...
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    correct sanding look

    when i had my boat flipped in the boat yard ,and was given advice by the pro painters, i was real surprised to find my days of prep work on the trailer weren't any were close to what it needed to be for the paint to stick ,here is an example showing unfinished prep [ i thought i was done] and...
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    sea star hydraulic power assist

    any one use this , or used one
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    want to earn 5 dollars paypal- i need help

    i rebuilt my boats transom and re did the stringers and floors . i screwed up and forgot to write down the capacity and hp rating info off the plate in the boat . i know there is a formula on how to figure out the required info . im just not with it enough to do so. EDIT: Offering private...
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    compas -do i need one

    im setting up my dash and am wondering if i really need a compass , i have a nice Ritchie one,that fits into a 2 5/8 cutout ,it has a cord the plugs into a black box . any way i own a 20 foot boat , probably fresh and bay use. do i need a compass
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    wooden boat show

    sory bout the bandwith can delete if you need to but i thaught id share for the day ;;;;;
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    African Queen - by Stancraft. Launched in 2009

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    i have some extra sterling paint . need to get rid , were do i sell it

    not on iboats forums. craigslist.
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    wireing a wash down pump relay or contura switch

    im preparing to wire my boat . i have two par max style pumps each 2 wire i think they draw around 11 amps , i also have a reverso oil change unit and some tungston spreader lights . im thinking these might be to much amp draw voltage to try and run a wire from my dash all the way back to the...
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    sterling paint pics [need cable conection]

    well after grinding out the hull/deck,stringers and transom . and replacing all wood with marine plywood and epoxy , ive learned alot and spent alot on glue .the good news is glue costs almost dobble what i was paying when i did it . here are some pics of final progress showing the sterling...
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    DISS Simular metals

    i attached the hull to the deck with through bolts and 5200 . i did a rookie move and used silicon bronze bolts and flat washers . and stainless nuts and Finnish washer . my question is . how long can i expect this to last. before the corrosion kicks in.
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    that guy is so dumb[ kristi brinkli is the finest girl in the world]

    she should call chuck and have him go talk to that guy .
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    bow rails do i realy need them

    I'm redoing [painting] my boat and I've stripped the hull clean including the bow-rails . my question is . they seem easy to replace but do i really need them . i don't have allot of real boating time in so I'm wondering if they come in usefull . cant do with out them , doesn't matter or what .
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    took out windshield frame where to get new molding

    I took out my windshield so i can paint the mini yacht . where can i purchase new inserts for the windshield frame . my manufacture is no longer solvent. when i do visit on line sellers there is very Little parts available for windshields.
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    anyone try and do carbon fiber dash.

    ive' seen on ebay they have some cool carbon fiber cloth pieces , sense I'm making a new dash i am wondering if i could cover it in carbon cloth and then use some clear epoxy to seal it in . any luck . I'm worried about it chalking in the sun of course . Ive seen they sell a clear Polly resin...
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    what is the best putty available

    what is the absolute best stuff on the plannet to fill old hardware mounting holes and nicks in gelcoat
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