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    My boat dances on trailer

    when I hit a bump/pot hole in the road going 20+mph. I'm replacing the coupler this weekend. My boat sits on roller and I tied the stern down with straps. Is this normal? I'm afraid it's going to come crashing down on the trailer one day. What kind of checks should someone do on an old...
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    Roller play normal?

    Are the rollers suppose to have alot of play in them? Mine probably have about an inch of play in either direction.
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    wood stain for water repellent

    I need to add a 1" piece of wood (5"x4"x1") at the base to extend my down rigger height. What is that protection coating you would normally use to prevent deterioration from water contact? Some kind of water sealer. I wonder what they use at the ski resorts? I've seen some of their wood...
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    Navigating at night with lights

    I have my boat license but don't know the answer to this. If your out in the middle of nowhere and navigating from a fishing spot to the next or to the ramp at say midnight. How would you do this if you don't have a GPS? Can you use some kind of spotlight to see where your going? I'm also...
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    roller

    How do you know if you need new rollers on your trailer?
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    Secret to building

    Is there a secret to building up a "curve" using marine tex? I've been at it for days, adding layers among layers to the keel of my boat but it just don't look straight. I don't know how sharp to make it. I keep adding, taking some off by sanding it and adding some more. Basically after 30...
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    Help lifting keel a couple of inches while on trailer

    I need ideas on how to lift the keel of my 16' glass boat a few inches while I build up the keel with marine tex. I finished building the keel area forward of the keel roller, I need to finish the rest. Just need some ideas. I read a thread a while back where a guy built these wooden stand...
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    Yamaha 115 Alternator Charge ?

    I checked my yamaha manual and it lists the alternator rating at 12V/25A. If this is the case, doesn't it mean that the most coming from the alternator at WOT to charge my battery is 25A?
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    Wire gauge for Yami 115 to charge Battery#2

    I searched the topics and still have to ask a question just to double check. I want to run a wire from battery #2 (deep cycle) to my switch. I'm curious what size I need for the Yamaha 115 to charge battery #2, during switch 1+2 position. This is just to charge #2 when I make a long run from...
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    building up marine tex ?

    I'm trying to build up the keel section of my boat with some marine tex. Do I HAVE to sand between layer?
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    Boat anchor storage/launch system

    How do you guys store/launch anchors on a small 16' close bow glass boat? There should be something better than getting up on the bow and throwing/retrieving the anchor manually and storing it under the bow when done. Another question related is, does anyone use some kind of rubber mat that...
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    Sanding question

    I put marine-tex on boat over the weekend. How do I sand just the marine-tex portion or keep sanding the surrounding area to a minimum.
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    switch required to charge battery

    Is a switch required to charge the battery? I always took off the terminals but hate doing so. I should know this question. I'm talking about just a single switch to open/close between motor/electronics and my one battery. I know I need two, my boat don't have enough room/space.
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    Leaving a rotted transom alone

    I'm pretty sure my transom's shot. Photos show lower outboard mounting holes. What will happen if I leave things alone? EDIT: I don't think my boat has any of those cross members that run from starboard to port? Forget the name. How is the wood mounted/connected to the fiberglass normally...
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    sanding question

    I'm trying to get my stuff together and have a question on sanding. If I apply marine-tex for the gouges on my boat. Should I wet sand or dry sand? Is it one in the same paper, or do they make a paper for wet sanding. What grit should I buy?
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    Looking at buying a sunbrella/sharkskin, have ?

    I'm looking at buying a sunbrella/sharkskin for my 16' glass boat. The old one is all beat up and too low to my likings. I have a couple of questions and also like to hear inputs what particular you like/dislike about these things. 1. What is the differences between 2-bow and 3-bow frame? 2...
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    Working with Marine-Tex safety issues

    Are there any safety issues I should be aware of when working with Marine-Tex? I saw a video on youtube where a guy puts on a respirator because the catalyst mixed with marine-tex causes smoke? I assume it's okay to make small/minor repairs with marine-tex in a garage type settings. I think...
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    Where to buy your fiberglass stuff?

    Where do most folks buy their supplies to do fiberglass work from? I guess I'm looking for a good online retailer.
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    Restoring boat costs

    Isn't restoring boat more expensive than buying one in descent shape? If you love working on boat, that's fine. Who goes out of their way on purpose, to buy a piece of junk just to put $ and time into it? Just seem like it would cost way more $$ than buying one in descent shape.
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    Opinions on making these repair with Marine-Tex

    I have a '78 Sailfish 16'. It's got some damages as you can see. Photos are of the keel and port underside (first photo). I don't have any tools to make repairs. I just want to patch her up and take her boating. I've been researching my options and was wondering how you veterans feel about...
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