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    Seam repair

    Anyone have any advice on repairing a slow leak on a seam? It's an Avon hypalon. The leak is slow, at the seam down in by the floor boards. Any help would be appreciated.
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    cleaning boat bottom

    I have an Avon hypalon that I had on a salt water mooring for the summer. When I pulled it out it was loaded w/barnicles. I scraped them off while they where still wet. Most came off with a plastic scraper and stiff brush. There is still remaining a thin coat of shell that I can't get off. Has...
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    bottom paint

    Can an inflatable boat be painted to stop the barnicles from growing when left in salt water?
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    Ocean safe?

    I have an Avon R310 with a plywood floor and a 9.9 nissan. I now use it in a protected harbor area. Is it safe to take this boat to the ocean side (Buzzards Bay, MA). I know it would be a wet ride but will this boat be able to handle the waves? Thanks
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    Secure the anchor

    A few years ago a friend and his father took myself and another friend fishing on Cape Cod Bay. After a day of pulling in stripers and blues we headed back to the ramp. Dad driving at full speed made for a bumpy ride. I sat down on the seat in back. The anchor was sitting on the bow not tied...
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    Cleaning bottom of boat

    I have an inflatable that I moored in salt water for a month. Now there are barnicles and cluck on the bottom of the boat. Any suggestions on cleaning it as I do not want to damage by scraping? Thanks
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