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    Internet Tide Charts

    Can anyone tell me where to find local tide charts and maps for the Nj/Del and surrounding areas? Thanks
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    Brightside paint question

    When spraying brightside one part polyurethane, do you: A. Apply 3 heavy coats, carefully remove tape, wait till next day and sand smooth with which grit? or B. Apply 4-5 thinner coats, keep tape on, and sand lightly between coats with which which grit? or C. sell it as is(just kidding) I've...
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    I have a little paint question.

    I'm in the paint stage of the renovation of my 84 imperial. I was wondering if there is a gloss clear coat to apply over the finished brightside paint to protect it fom the sun etc.? The brightside is made from interlux. Thanks
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    Primer Wipe Down Question

    What should I use as a final wipe down solution before I start spraying topcoat enamel? It is a 2 part epoxy primer. I'm heading to the boat store, and need to know what to buy. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    Crabbing at penn beach nj

    I'm going to drop my boat at pennsville ramp. Does anyone know of a good place to catch crabs with-in a 45-1 hour cruise? There are a few commercial crabbers that place their pots around the nuke island, but I'm looking for a better spot. Any one with any info, please chime in. Mech:)
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    Complete Restoration from Engine to Bow, 17' 1984 ASI Imperial

    [[/I][/B][/B][/B][/B][/B]I finally got around to posting some progress pictures of my $100. craigs list project. Many Thanks goes out to the people on iboats that answered my questions and helped me in anyway. I'd like to bring you up to speed on my boat. I bought this boat about 6 months ago...
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    Primer Question

    I just put the first coat of primer on my boat and was wondering if I wipe it down again with fiberglass & wax cleaner, will it soften the interlux epoxy primer and will I run into any troubles if I do? Any input is welcome, thanks
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    Tilt/trim oil advice for merc.

    I was at the local marina the other day, and asked them a question about the trim/tilt oil they use in their evinrudes and yamaha's and they told me dextron 2 trans fluid. Is this advisable for my 84 merc., they said it's ok for older mercs. as well. What do you guys think?
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    Two Dumb Paint Questions

    I'm starting to spot prime all of the spots that were repaired with a two part epoxy primer.The first dumb question is the can says to mix both parts together, then wait 20 minutes. It does'nt say un-covered or covered, it explains everything else though. The second question: will I be able...
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    Tips for spraying Stripes

    Are there any special tricks in spraying stripes over brightside paint? When I spray two different colors, the have a tendancy to bleed under the masking tape into the dry one. Is there any special tape for stripes? any tips are more than welcome
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    Open Bow Cushion Fastener?????????pic

    This little plastic piece holds up the 3/8 wood and cushion to the side of the boat in an open bow. This piece pushes into the back of the cushion, and the other end pushes into the fiberglass. PLEASE tel me what it's called, and where can I get about twenty five.
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    Paint Question 101

    I'm going to paint my 84 Imperial, and need to find a paint I can use for under the water as well as above. The boat will be trailer, and not docked very long. I'm going to use a 2 part primer for the hull like interprotect 2000. If anyone knows of a paint I should use, please let me know...
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    Finally, Spray Painting Boat Question

    After month's of sanding, filling, and fiberglassing I'm almost ready for paint. The boat is an open bow 17', that is sanded in spots through the gel coat, but not the entire boat. I will be spraying primer and topcoat and don't know how much to buy. I will be trailering it, so no anti-fouling...
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    oxidation?

    I'm completely re-doing my boat from the hull up and have lots of aluminum/S.S. to clean. Presently, I'm using mothers, but has little effect on the oxidized parts. What is the best stuff on the market for my problem?
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    24 Pitch ??????

    I have an 84 merc 115, and have just the S.S. prop off yesterday. The only numbers I can find stamped on the inside is a 24. Is this the pitch of this prop, or am i missing more numbers somehow?
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    84 Extremely Stuck Merc Prop w/pics

    I have tried everything except a cut off torch, and it did not bulge. I did prevail, though it took 12 hours, many hand tools, punches, dremel, sawsall, drills, puller,hammer, then bigger hammer, and alot of patience. It is a s.s. prop with only a 24 stamped on the inside. I enclosed some...
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    Ethanol Question

    I have heard from a few merc. guys in here, and they seem to agree the ethanol added gas from the auto pumps will tear up my powerhead( along with other problems). What is the best additive for two strokes? Is it also true that gas from boat ramps are (safe) or lower in ethanol than pumps for...
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    I'm at the end of my rope

    I have an 84 merc, and I just managed to get the lower unit off, but he prop is'nt giving at all. It's a S.S. prop, so I really didn'nt want to scew it up((((but))))) Can anyone give me any special methods they may have. This is a complete restroration, and I'm way over the limit as it. I...
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    NJ Boating/Crabbing

    Hi, I'm putting my boat in at pennsvile NJ this summer, and was wondering were the best crabbing spot may be with-in 20 mile from pennbeach nj. A lot of people crab from the docks if your go down the C&D canal, but there's alot of traffic for crabbing in the canal. I've been crabbing by the...
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    A - B - Both Switch Wiring Diagram

    My Imperial that I'm completely renovating came with an a-b- or both switch, and it was'nt wired right. I would like to use this switch w/ 2 batteries, if I can locate the proper way to wire this type of switch. It's an 84 Imperial with a 115 merc, elect start, depth finder, fish finder, cb...
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