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    Best method to fill holes in fiberglass?

    What is the best method to fill small screw holes in fiberglass? Is it best to just mix a thickened "peanut butter" epoxy and fill the holes in that way?? If this is the prefered method, what is the limit on how big the holes can be in order to fill them with thickened epoxy?? Most of the...
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    Finally began my summer project and I am already confused...

    I have finally began my summer project of restoring my 1978 Robalo 230. I was originally only going to fix a portion of the boat where it had been damaged in a hurricane. But, after a ton of research, and carefull examination of the hull, I think it would be best to go ahead and bite the...
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    Attaching marine carpet to new bunks...

    I'm replacing the bunks on my trailer and I am covering them in marine carpet. What is the best way to attach the carpet to the wooden bunks?? Glue? Staples? Also, does anyone know where I can find good quality marine carpet at a reasonable price online?? Thank You.
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    Gel coat VS. Paint

    I am in the process of biginning a summer project of repairing and eventually painting my boat. I understand that gelcoat has more protective qualities than paint. However, from what I understand, gelcoat is harder to work with than paint. So, I am trying to put together a list of pros and...
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    Rebuilding my trailer - need help!

    This weekend I plan on taking my boat off the trailer so I can give the trailer some much needed attention. My boat is a 24' Robalo Center Console with a deep V style hull. The trailer that it currently sits on is not the original trailer and is missing all bunks and most of the keel rollers...
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    Full restore or partial fix?

    I have just acquired a 1978 24' Robalo 230 center console. The boat was the victim of a hurricane and sustained significant damage to the hull. I would like to eventually do a full restoration job on her and take it down to the stringers and rebuild, however I lack the time and the funds to do...
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    Enough horsepower??

    I have a 24ft Robalo center console. The boat has a Mercury Black Max 275 on it, but the motor needs a little work. So my idea is to take the 275 off and work on it. While the 275 is off, I was considering putting a spare Evinrude 115 that I have in my garage on the boat just to get me around...
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    What year is my outboard???

    I have a Mercury Black Max 275 and have been told that it is a 1993. However, other people have told me that its probably in the mid 80's range. Ive looked everywhere trying to track down the year this thing was made with the serial number, but no luck. Can someone please tell me what year my...
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    Missing some type of wiring harness on outboard...any ideas?

    I just bought a 1993 Mercury Black Max 275 and it seems to be missing some kind of electrical harness on the back, top section of the motor. Any ideas as to what this missing part may be?? This picture may clarify things: Thanks.
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    Looked everywhere...cant find the year my Mercury was made!

    I have a Mercury Black Max 275. I have looked everywhere and I cannot find any information that shows when this mercury was made. Can somebody please help me out? The hull was made in 1978 if that helps any. Serial Number: 0D190436 Thanks.
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    Just started new project...NEED HELP!

    I just inherited a Robalo offshore fishing vessel. However, I believe it has seen better days. It was damaged during a hurricane and hasnt been touched since. The extent of the damage is a hole on the port side of the vessel where I believe a tree had fallen on it during the hurricane. The...
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