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    My arms hate me, but the waxing paid off - Thank you iBoat Forums!

    If they ever make another Karate Kid, Cobra Kai is in trouble if I'm the star. After all the "wax on, wax off," I woke up unable to stretch my arms and I probably shouldn't have attempted this over a 2-day span. We are brand new to boating with this being our first year and this forum has been...
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    Snaps for canvas cover - no clue what this is!

    I'm hoping to rely on the experts here as this is our first year of boating. :) The cover that came with our boat is in great shape except for the ties, which seem to be fraying. The canvas cover has grommets located around the tarp. Through these grommets are bungee cords attached to some sort...
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    The easiest question you'll probably ever answer - docking rope

    We bought four docking lines but the ends aren't bound or secured where the three braids intertwine. So, they get easily frayed and just come apart. Burning the ends seems like a very short term fix unless I can dip it in lava. So, would tightly-wound electrical tape be a solution? Rigging...
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    Watersports Flag - Proper use?

    My wife and I will have no hesitation in erring on the side of caution and even though a watersports flag isn't mandatory in NY, we're spending a few bucks to have one. My question is this, as I've seen mixed opinions in the states where it IS required. Is it proper to only fly it (we have a...
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    Does a soft spot ALWAYS mean you're totally screwed?

    A boat we're in the process of purchasing ('93 Thompson Calae 2000) has a small soft spot (less than a square foot) underneath one of the rear seats. Beyond that, the floor is solid. Based on the posts I've read, it's like the boat has been sentenced to death. Is something that small always...
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    1993 Thompson Calae 2000 - Cosmetic Parts?

    Thanks to this forum, I RAN, not walked...RAN from a Bayliner Capri with a Force 150 engine. Being a newbie with boating, this site has been a godsend with information. Also with some guidance, we opted to up our "starter boat" budget a bit and purchased a 20' 1993 Thompson Calae with a...
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    Force 150 - Low compression question for the experts!

    Hello, I am very new to the boating realm so go easy on me. If I ask a stupid question, which is probable, just remember that I'm a total newbie. While I've read several hundred posts on this forum and respect the knowledge, I'm only now taking the plunge to post. That said, we're looking at a...
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