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    How to test Polyester Resin?

    435 Standard Polyester Resin Says shelf life is 3 months.... I've had mine for around 6-8 months. The website (US Composites) says that this time may be extended if the container was never opened, and temperatures were good, etc. So, my question: I have this five gallon jug, never opened...
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    Question regarding types of wood for a rebuild project.

    I am rebuilding a Bayliner Capri. Floor is removed, streamers are removed. I'm down to the hull and now it's time to rebuild. Can i get away with using a higher quality Home Depot plywood if I coat it in resin? I found a place in Portland that sells "Marine-grade plywood and they want $140 per...
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    How do I fix this?

    I'm gutting my boat, and replacing the transom. I got a bit too happy with an air chisel and now I'm curious how I'm going to repair it. Thoughts?
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    Question about types of resin...

    So I've read http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-repair-and-restoration/boat-restoration-building-and-hull-repair/293237-let%C2%92s-make-this-a-fiberglass-information-thread?t=286013 I'm not sure which I should use for tabbing in new streamers / transom replacement... Polyester or epoxy...
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    Question about PL and stringers...

    So I'm learning quite a bit from Friscoboater and his YouTube channel.... But I have a question about stringers and PL.... In one of his YouTube videos, he mentions that the stringers should not be in direct contact with the hull. Instead they should be floating 1/4'' and held in place by PL...
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    Question about 3M particulate filters....

    So I'm doing quite a bit of work... I've got these filters on my mask, I'm power sanding away the layer of gelcoat off my fiberglass hull and I can smell it while wearing the mask. Am I safe? Pic of my mask below, also here's the link for the filters.
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    1998 Bayliner Capri 1952 Deck / Transom Project

    So here is my first official update to this worklog and I'm hoping some of you can answer some questions. First, here's some pics! Here are some overhead shots of what I have so far: Picture A Picture B This is a humbling amount of work, but I'm trying to keep at it... I have soooo many...
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    1998 Bayliner Capri 1952 Deck / Transom Project

    I know there's quite a stigma around Bayliner boats, but I'm going to put the time and effort into this anyway. It'll be a quite the learning project, I'm barely into this project and I've already learned quite a bit. I'm hoping by posting here, it'll keep me motivated to work on this... ANY...
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    Question about fuel gauges / sending units..

    Hello, I have a Bayliner Capri 1952 (year 1998) I need to replace my gauges, four of them don't work so I'm going to purchase a new set. How do you prevent the fuel gauge from going all over the place due to fuel 'sloshing' in the tank? Is there a special sending unit I can buy? Thanks! -Pete
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    Installing accessory battery, what gauge wire should I use to fuse block?

    Hey guys, I just bought myself a new fishfinder... I am installing a deep cycle battery for this and other accessories (stereo, interior lights, etc). This is the fuse block I am going to purchase: Screw Terminal Blade Fuse Block ATO/ATC 12 Circuit with Ground - Blue Sea Systems 5026 - iboats...
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    Coolant overflow tank.... Questions...

    Hey guys, I have a 1998 Mercruiser I/O with no coolant overflow tank. I've looked all over this site and can't seem to find an aftermarket tank. Am I blind??? Can anyone link an overflow tank that I could buy?! Also, I'm not sure if I need one that's pressurized or not, any suggestions...
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    Oil leaking from valve cover breather...

    Curious if anyone here knows where I can start in the troubleshooting process. I have oil leaking from the breather elbow. It's not much, but enough to cause concern. This is not a PCV valve.... Thanks ahead of time!
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    Antifreeze level question

    Bought a used 1998 Mercruiser 3.0 How much antifreeze is this thing supposed to hold? I filled it to the top, went out on the water for the day and noticed A LOT of antifreeze in the bilge. The overflow hose goes down directly to the bilge (there's no overflow tank). When I pulled the cap...
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    Thought I'd share with you all...

    So I just bought a used 1998 Capri 1952 for my family. I really dig the boat, but the engine was really rough. I decided to give it a tune up, you know, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter.... Lookie what was in this thing.... (click thumbnail below)
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