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    1995 Crownline 202BR Restore

    Have you checked that the surfaces are flat? Maybe there was some warping or pitting or something.
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    Boats from work.

    I'm pretty behind on updates, amd pictures. I thought the Stingray was finished, so next is a Cobalt. The tower was damaged, and in the process of the marina (I'm guessing marina) taking it off, they took some gel off with the bases. Boss said just fill and spray, since it's not really...
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    1995 Crownline 202BR Restore

    If you use any gasket maker, I would suggest one rated for high heat. I don't do engine work though, so can't suggest any more than that.
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    Ideas for planters/raised beds?

    Because it keeps the mycellium network intact, and makes for better moisture retention.
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    Ideas for planters/raised beds?

    I've read that it needs very precise control of the nutrients in the water.
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    Stuck floor board over gas tank on Alumacraft

    Any chance you have access to a chain hoist? You could try putting a bar or something in the vent hole and pulling with the hoist.
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    Stuck floor board over gas tank on Alumacraft

    Self tappers in the floor and vice grips. Not for the center section over the gas tank. Those are always wrapped in vinyl first, then screwed down. Usually with the large head stainless screws. It's probably a combination of tight fit and some glue on the supports when it was set in place.
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    Stuck floor board over gas tank on Alumacraft

    Can you router out some recesses for D rings that will fold flat?
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    Boats from work.

    I finished the cobalt yesterday and brought in a Stingray with some minor damage in an anchor locker and at a latch point in the front.
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    1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto

    From your description of the floor, I would guess it rotted out and that was his "fix". I would first plan on a total floor and transom replacement. Lucky for you it's an aluminum hull, so no wood stringers.
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    Boat Cover Repair?

    Just take it to an upholstery shop. It'll probably only cost about $50 to have it sewn up, and it'll be a much better repair than an iron on patch or glue.
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    Boats from work.

    Yes, but I sanded through it. I was using my palm sander in places where I should have been hand sanding.
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    Boats from work.

    Well this week has been fun. I sprayed the cobalt Tuesday morning, went home at about 9:30, and have been sick all week. Came back to work today and already have 2 burn throughs.
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    Corrosion - degradation on shiny surfaces

    The coating is physically chipping away. The only potential fix I can think of is sand it off and paint it.
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    Support for new floor

    Looks to me like the floor rests on the hull at the sides. When you're ready to install, bed that whole area in some resin putty and put as much weight on it as you can overnight.
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    Boats from work.

    Tige is done and in the wash bay. Next is a 2020 Cobalt that looks like '90s to me. ED, don't know how to help a boat with that problem... Cracks aren't showing up well in pictures, but there's a lot. I hope this haunts everyone's dreams.
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    1995 Crownline 202BR Restore

    Looks good.
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    1977 Aquasport 222 Transom

    I see now that you cut the outer skin off. I missed that earlier. Most of what I said doesn't make sense for this. I've only ever done them from the inside. I still think so. It would be extremely difficult to do while they're verticle. I'm not sure I understand this. Are you worried about air...
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    1977 Aquasport 222 Transom

    Good plan so far. Here's a breakdown of how I would do this job. 1. Once your two sheets are cut, mark all holes on the side facing the outer skin of the hull. This is to avoid putting a screw in a very inconvenient spot. Also be sure to cut a big half circle out where the drain plug will go...
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    Boats from work.

    Poles tend to have a droop in the middle and can still collect water in the cover. They also sometimes fall over. This would make a prett stable and continuous tent. I think it could use some side to side supports though.
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