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    Attaching Bench Seating to new floor??

    Re: Attaching Bench Seating to new floor?? They made L brackets out of wood pretty much... I could eliminate the extra piece of wood and just use an stainless L bracket instead... and seal it up with 5200... that the best bet?
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    Attaching Bench Seating to new floor??

    I just had a new floor put in and the last thing I really want to do is put screw holes into it... But how else would i attach my bench seat too it? There where 8 screw holes total from when the old floor was still in that the bench seat attached too.. Should I just use some L brackets and seal...
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    Which looks better... Angle cut tips or rubber flaps?

    I just got some angle tips this past weekend off of ebay for a very good price with the flaps inside, but I would like some opinions what looks better... the rubber tips look or the angle cut... I actually got some mixed opinions from my neighbors...
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    Tips, Tricks, sunpad help!!

    Re: Tips, Tricks, sunpad help!! Just thought I would update on how the sunpad project is going... The idea I had is looking just how I had pictured in my mind. I have no doubt that it will hold up for many years. The pc-11 is strong as rock... i was pounding it to death putting the stainless...
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    Show Yer Boat II

    Re: Show Yer Boat II 1989 Powerplay XLT-185 Integra 408 SBC 425 HP Alpha SS outdrive / 25 Labbed Laser II 70+ MPH
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    Rust-Oleum Marine topside paint???

    Thinking about using this on the structure that holds my bench seating which can be seen when you lift the sunpad and see the engine compartment(Basically the backing of the bench seat itself)... this a durable product? The circles kinda show what will be painted glossy white....
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    Tips, Tricks, sunpad help!!

    So Im redoing the sunpad on my powerplay and Im a little confused to what the best way would be to do the hinge area. I threw some pics to give you an idea of what im thinking on this. So what im thinking is that before i give the sunpad wood to the upholster: Drill the holes first for the...
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    Audio guys... help me out here...

    So I am in the market to upgrading my stereo system... As of now it bumps pretty good, but my deck went out on me so i thought if Im going to replacing my deck then maybe the amp or sub. Any help would be great. I feel like my current system is outdated. Right now i have... 4 x JBL ms9200...
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    Spar Urethane vs resin... wood

    Hi Guys... just need a little insight on which to use for my upholstery project... I'm Replacing the wood for my interior(panels and bench seat) and would like to seal or protect the wood from the water, humidity, etc. I can tell the original wood was not treated and it lasted over 15 years...
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    Lake levels in 2013...

    I know its only early December... but looking at my lake(Inland) being down 2.5ft... Im a little worried that here in MI that the levels aren't really going to improve that much over the winter... I know I might be ok in the spring or the first half of summer... but I thinking i may have a...
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    Bilge Pump... automatic or not??

    So the engine is out and I figure I would replace the bilge pump, but not sure if I should use an automatic. My boat sits in the canal during the summer with 2 covers on it at all times unless being used of course. Is there really a need to put an automatic bilge in then?
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    Kind of wood for Side Panels, bench seat??

    Im redoing the panels and bench seat this weekend and I'm a little confused if I HAVE to you marine grade wood for the panels or bench seat... the wood size for my panels is 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch....and its really hard to get marine grade kinda hard to get in my area... Would wolmanized wood...
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    Foamed PVC board for wood Replacement??

    I am going to be replacing my side panels and my bench seat this winter and was curious, instead of using wood... could i just use Foamed PVC board .50 - .75? I can get it really cheap and rot would never be a problem. Im just worried about being able to staple into it... I prefer not too sue...
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    Lake level down 11" this year...

    Re: Lake level down 11" this year... The lake i live on is over 2ft below water level... its scary!!!
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    Uneven gelcoat surface...

    Re: Uneven gelcoat surface... Well just got finished tonight with the wet sanding and I think it came out great. The sanding block was a must in this project and to be honest it came out so good im going to wet sand some other areas where the hard to reach areas are for the buffer/compound...
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    Uneven gelcoat surface...

    So... I though I would remove one of my decals that was not one of the original decals and replace it with AN actual stock decal when the boat was new. After removing it I thought that compounding the surface would even it out... it didnt. It does shine great and the color matching/fade is...
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    Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older)

    Re: Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older) 1989 Powerplay XLT-185 Integra 408sbc 425hp 73mph gps Alpha SS outdrive
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    More speed

    Re: More speed I've been playing this "speed game" for 3-4 years now and its all about how much $$$ you have to spend. I went from a 350 to a 383 and now I'm at a 408sbc 425hp that gets me 70-73mph gps. What got me wanting more speed was being on a 21' checkmate going 70 and that was the...
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    This oxidation or somthing else?!?!

    Re: This oxidation or somthing else?!?! Thank you for all the comments on my boat, its been a fun but frustrating project. Still have a few issues to sort out with her, but its a great rush when shes going 67mph and the 408sbc is screaming at 5200rpm... Ill have to look more into the wet...
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    This oxidation or somthing else?!?!

    Re: This oxidation or somthing else?!?! Ok... hope this pic helps. This pic is from before the 3 step process of detailing. Again the boat came out great, but that damn white stain is still showing in my eyes. My dad is telling me its from the past owner neglecting the gelcoat and leaving it...
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