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  1. new boat guy

    good wetsuit for surfing?

    does anyone know of a good brand for surfing? in the not expensive price range? i'm only 15 so i'll grow out of it in a couple of years so keep that in mind when you suggest brands
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    explorer motors good bad or ugly

    i'm looking for a motor for my dingy and theres a explorer for sale local for low price. does anyone have any experience with this brand?
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    value of 2003 merc?

    how much do you think this o/b is worth? asking this because obviously i don't want to be scammed
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    18' rib mini restoration

    i have come into the property of a 18' rib. i think it is nautica(sp?) no structural problems with the boat. the tube has a very slow leak in it. motor is a 100hp yamaha four stroke that hasn't been started in little over a year. has auto trim but it is currently not working. here is the serial...
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    marine plywood... necessity or not?

    i hear a lot about marine plywood but i am unsure of its betterness (couldn't think of well a rea word :) ). i do work with wood a lot so i know high quality wood. the thing with marine ply seems to be less voids? is there much of a difference between a high quality piece of non-marine ply and...
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    core samples?

    i've heard a lot about core samples but i can't seem to figure out what exactly they are and how to do them. from what i can understand they determine if the wood is rotten or not?
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    is it worth it?

    hey i'm a new member here and want to do a boat restoration project. i have found a boat on craigslist its basically a hull but appears to be in good shape. no engine. i am calling the guy tomorrow to confirm that it floats. it is a 21' Stamas cuddy cabin 1976. according to his post there are no...
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