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    Polishing an aluminum boat and glare...

    I am restoring an old 15 ft. Starcraft runabout with a closed bow. I wanted to leave parts if it bare and polished, including the top that covers the bow. I have heard there could be blinding glare if I polish this area. Any experiences out there?
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    Windshield or no windshield, help me decide!

    I am restoring a 1959 15ft. Starcraft runabout. These small boats came with and without windshields from the factory depending on which model you bought. Mine came with one but it's yellowed and scratched. I could polish out some of the scratches but it will still be yellow with some deep...
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    To use sand as a traction aid or not...

    I am restoring a 1959 Starcraft 15 footer and am putting in a cedar tongue and groove floor. I am using a layer of epoxy and them a few coats of marine spar varnish for UV protection. Do I need to sprinkle sand on the last coat for traction?...Will it look goofy on such a nice floor?
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    I screwed up clear coating wood with epoxy....

    I am installing a cedar floor in my Starcraft. I bought some epoxy and used it to clear coat and seal the underside of the cedar planks before I installed them. Well I rushed it and didn't mix the 1 to 1 mixture nearly long enough, and now it is eternally tacky....what can I do?...can put on...
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    dangers of a steel cable in hand winch....unfounded?

    I need a new a hand winch for my 600 pound boat. I heard that the steel cable ones can snap and cause horrific injury. Is this true???????
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    Need options for sealing underside of wood floor...

    I am installing a tongue and groove cedar floor on my old Starcraft. The top will be sealed with epoxy and spar varnish after it is installed. What can the underside be sealed with prior to installation? I need something with extremely light viscosity as epoxy or varnish will be too much build...
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    books for newbie fiberglassing newbie...

    Looking for book suggestions for fiberglassing basics, including use of microballoons and vacuum bagging. Any suggestions?
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    what is the foam for inside my motor hood?

    Mine has dried and "crumbed" off to the point of contaminating my powerhead. I have removed it and need to replace it. Any suggestions? How about fire proof spray foam?
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    How do I fix my fiberglass motor hood?..with pics!

    I know the obvious solution is to buy a used one off ebay, but I want some experience "glassing". I have some high quality fiberglass weave cloth and poly resin laying around. Do I cut out all the damage and form my own corner or leave the damage area to use as a guide and lay up over it? Any...
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    What is the difference between polyurethane pour foam and urethane pour foam?

    Is there a difference?
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    What is the best way to apply varnish to wood?

    I'm talking spar or epoxy varnish. Do you guys spray, roll, foam brush, or use a high quality bristle brush?
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    Is there really a difference between regular rustoleum and marine topside rustoleum??

    Just wondered.....
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    Do I need to sand my Rustoleum self etch primer before painting over it?

    It has dried for 24 hours. Using Rustoleum Bare Metal Primer over it. Directs aren't clear if I need to sand the self etch.
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    Is painting your outboard the same color as the boat tacky?

    I'm restoring a 1959 Starcraft runabout that I'm giving a 1950's looking turquoise and white paint job. My outboard is has the factory Johnson dark army green paint from the '70's on the whole lower end....Would it be tacky to paint the out board the turquoise as the boat??? Opinions.......
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    what do you paint your trailers with?: gloss or semi-gloss?

    Wondering what to use.........
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    epoxy or spar varnish for new plywood transom on tinny?

    And how many coats? :)
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    rustoleum primer question......

    Time to paint my aluminum Starcraft. I'm using a small air compressor and gun to spray on the Rustoleum Clean Metal Primer after the self etch stuff in a can. Do I thin down the primer with acetone like I do for the top-coat paint?????
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    How can I fog my motor without starting it?

    Ok here's the deal. I have a Johnson 50 2 cylinder with 2 carbs. One carb is plugged up so it only runs on 1 cylinder so I can't run it as it is. I'm going to rebuild the carbs this winter but need to properly fog the powerhead. Should I spray some 2 cycle oil in the cylinders and rotate it by...
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    Anyone ever see a drain plug like this??

    I posted this on the other forum but should have posted it here. This a 1959 Starcraft Jet and I lost the drain plug. It was cast alum with 3/4 inch non tapered threads. It had a flange with a rubber gasket which stopped it from going all the way though and sealed at the top of the lip you see...
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    Where can I get a drain plug like this?????

    Its off a 1959 Starcraft Jet. I seemed to have lost the the original. It goes on the bottom of the boat (not transom). Its got 3/4 inch threads that are not tapered. Had a flange and a rubber gasket to keep it from going all the way through. Any ideas?????
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