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Add an ounce of Acetone and a teaspoon of Japan Drier or any paint hardener to your pint cup of paint, and use a foam roller and very...
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If you have good foam on the sides, I think there is plenty. Better than the factory foam is a good thing.
Tuesday at 10:10 AM
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I am a terrible painter. Just don’t have the patience. Luckily my wife can help in that department. Got all the exposed areas painted...
Tuesday at 10:09 AM
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I appreciate the advice. I am using the flush mount seat bases so I can remove the seats and have an open rear deck and configure the...
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I have a 60 HP Johnson on mine, and it runs great.
Tuesday at 9:53 AM
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I like what I'm seeing! Your idea of making a smaller hatch isn't bad. But you might want to use the boat for awhile before drilling...
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I think it’s both. Needs to stay level and above water. Either way it’s an old boat I am not too concerned I figure I pack as much foam...
Apr 27, 2024
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Anyone have any opinions on seat placement? I cut the rear hatch for my fuel storage without considering my seat placement. I want to...
Apr 26, 2024
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The max weight on my Vin Plate is 1650 lbs but this doesn't take into consideration the weight of the hull. Just the motor, fuel, gear...
Apr 26, 2024
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A few pics of foam install so far. Started trying to cut the pieces perfectly to size. Ended up just cutting strips and packing what...
Apr 25, 2024
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Finally got some time to make some more progress on this boat. Got all my storage compartments and reinforcements built out and riveted...
Apr 23, 2024
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I am very hopeful that this is all it needs. I can feel some compression just turning the flywheel by hand so I know it at least has a...
Apr 1, 2024
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If 1978-1984, a powerpack is only $46.99 on Amazon: Evinrude-Outboard-CDI-2-Cylinders-1978-1984 Pull the plugs, spray a little WD40 in...
Apr 1, 2024
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Not a ton of progress in the past week. I have my annual dirt bike 100 mile desert race this weekend so I have been working on the bikes...
Apr 1, 2024
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Thanks for the info. I didn’t know they switched to the rating at the prop vs the power head. That gives me more confidence that a newer...
Mar 30, 2024
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