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    Gel Coating An Engine Cover

    I want to fiberglass a wooden engine cover. After this is done, how do I gel coat it to make it smooth, and how do I add color?
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    Gel Coating An Engine Cover

    I want to fiberglass my engine cover. After this is done, how do I gel coat it to make it smooth, and how do I add color?
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    New Engine vs. Rebuilt

    Are rebuilt engines and outdrives (Mercruiser) dependable if I was to buy them from a reputable dealer? Or is NEW the way to go? I was checking around, And the average going price for a new 5.7 engine and outdrive is about 12,000.00 dollars. (not installed) Like they say: "The engine is the...
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    Fiberglassing Question

    I want to fiberglass a stringer, and three new bulkheads. I was told to "rough up" the exsisting fiberglass so the the new glass I lay down adheares to the old. I used an 80 grit paper to do this, but I noticed the more I sanded the more shiney and smooth the fiberglass got. Is this normal? will...
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    rewiring dashboard gages

    I am planning on repowering my boat, When I do, should I get new gages, or can I just rewire the one in the dash ie: gas, temp, oil pressure etc.
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    Portable Handheld VHF Radios

    Question 1. Do "ALL" portable VHF radios have a back up batteries? Meaning if I had to abandon ship, would they "ALL" work in the life boat? And for how long?<br />Question 2. Do I still need a fixed boat atenna?, or is the one on the portabale radio itself good enough to have? I am thinking...
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    dashboard guages

    I am planning to repower my boat in the near future. Can I keep the dashboard gauges I already have, and rewire them to the new engine?, or should I buy a new set for the new engine. The engine will be a 5.7 Mercriuser. Thanks
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    MOTOR MOUNTS

    I HAVE A 1987 21' CUTTY CABIN. I WANT TO REPOWER IT WITH A NEWER/NEW MERCRUISE 5.7 ENGINE. WILL THE EXSISTING MOTOR MOUNTS IN THE BOAT ACCEPT A NEW ENGINE?
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    REPOWERING MY CUTTY AND ENGINE MOUNTS

    I HAVE A 1987 21' CUTTY CABIN. IF I REPOWERED THE BOAT WITH A NEWER ENGINE, OR EVEN A BRAND NEW ENGINE, WOULD THE EXSISTING MOTOR MOUNTS IN THE BOAT ACCEPT THE NEW ENGINE? ARE THEY ALL THE SAME? WOULD I NEED TO HAVE THE MOUNTS CHANGED?<br />MY BOAT HAS A MERCUISER 5.7 THANKS
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    replacing cleats

    I HAVE AN 1987 FORESTER CUTTY CABIN THAT I AM RESTORING. THE CLEATS ARE WORN AND LOOSE, AND FILLED WITH CAULK, AS ARE SOME OF THE BOW RAILING.CAN SOMEONE TELL ME THE BEST WAY TO REPLACE THEM,IE: THE EASIEST WAY TO BOLT THEM DOWN SECURLY? HOW DO I GET AT THE BACK? THANKS.
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    forester boats (pre pontoon)

    I WAS GIVEN A 21ft FORESTER CUTTY CABIN. THE HULL IS IN GREAT SHAPE, BUT NEEDS TLC, (AND AN ENGINE). IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO HAS/HAD A FORESTER, WHO MIGHT ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS I HAVE ABOUT THAT BOAT?
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