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    Might be the dumbest question in the world...

    Hey guys, I was just wondering if its okay to paint the inner hull with epoxy paint (brightside) before I put in the stringers/floor in and fiberglass/epoxy everything together? The reason why I want to do this is to ensure that any hairline cracks in the inner hull is filled with something...
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    Plastic wood?? has anyone tried this stuff...

    Hi everyone, As you may or may not know, I'm in the process of rebulding my boat. Well I've been looking for alternatives for wood and came across this site http://epsplasticlumber.com/lumberpricing.shtml Has anyone tried this? I bought a 4X8 (3/4") Coosa Composite board for my transom but that...
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    paint question.. please help =)

    Hi everyone! Im finally ready to paint my boat. Got it flipped over and everything is straight! =) Anyways, went to the local WestMarina and the guy told me that 2 coats of the Brightside top paint is the best to use on my boat. The only time the boat will be in the water is when im using it...
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    Where is my alternator?

    This may be the noobiest question in the world but does my 1979 Mercury 90hp I6cyl. have an alternator? If not how do the batteries charge? Thanks Andy
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    water pump issue

    Hello, I have a 1979 mercury 90hp outboard I just replaced the water pump on it yesturday. Is water supposed to squirt out of the rear, looks like two holes right above the lower unit. When I have the engine at idle only one hole squirts out water but it is very weak. Isn't it supposed to squirt...
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    The best way to paint the bottom of your boat

    Hi, I need to paint the bottom of my boat and was wondering how to turn the darn thing over. the cap will be removed soon and the floor will also be gone. My dad has a bob cat fork lift so I was thinking raising the boat up vertically, then slowly lowering the boat upside down so i can paint...
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    My Project pictures

    Hi come see my home page it has tons of pics. http://members.fishingworks.com/ToyBoat5X/photos.cfm curently removed the cap to gain access to the transom easier.
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    Are deck plates in the floor of my boat a good idea?

    Hello, As you may know, Im rebuilding my boat deck and came up with a brilliant idea(well i think so) d:) Im pretty sure someone has thought of this too but would it be a good idea to put deck plates on the floor?(towards the rear of the boat) The reasoning behind this idea is to have access to...
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    Fiberglass Boat floor replacement

    hello, I am a new boat owner and in the process of replacing the floor. what suggestions do you have for a noob? there was foam under the floors that were pretty soaked. what and how much should i use to replace it? The boat i have is a 16' Glastron btw what type of resin should i use and...
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