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thill
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My 1971 Sears Sea King has 54 years of original patina. This spring when I redo the transom, foam in the benches, and add foam under a...
Yesterday at 8:02 PM
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What have you been up to lately?
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We had something similar... Our heat pump works down to about 36 degrees and then kicks over to backup heat coils. We mainly heat with...
Wednesday at 9:51 AM
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At least it's 62 degrees inside, outside 18 degrees! lol
Wednesday at 9:15 AM
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To PAINT or not to PAINT that is the question!
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My last boat, I did not paint, and it was awesome, but had that dull, industrial look. Some people love that, so I had no problems...
Tuesday at 8:40 AM
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The better question may be HOW are you going to paint it? I can slap a coat on in a couple hours, but see other guys spending weeks on...
Tuesday at 8:34 AM
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As said above, it all depends on what you want. I painted the bottom of my boat this past winter. I painted the "above the...
Tuesday at 8:34 AM
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I agree it comes down to appearance. I decided to get an aluminum boat so I wouldn’t have to worry about dock rash or keeping it shiny...
Tuesday at 8:33 AM
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Owned aluminum boats for 60 years, aluminum will discolor and oxidise thru natural issues. So...the bottom line is....do you care about...
Tuesday at 8:33 AM
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Electric Start?
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That is a very good point. If you do put in a charging system, it would probably be best if you use a regular battery and save the...
Tuesday at 8:29 AM
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Oilsmoke I appreciate your response because I currently have a supercharged 496 big block Chevy in my truck with a magneto on it and no...
Tuesday at 8:15 AM
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Electric Start?
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I have a 50AH LiFeP04 battery in my boat. I had battery problems when on the water, and used it to start my 70 HP Johnson. I didn't...
Monday at 9:48 AM
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Good alternative to plywood?
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I've used the 3/4" Coosa and am pleased with it. I think it was 26. Glassed over the top, and it holds screws well. Better than any...
Dec 14, 2024
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Wrapping Rods
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These rods and reels have been tough. Those kids are hard on stuff, and no failures yet. None of the issues you mention above. Not...
Dec 14, 2024
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Repairing stress cracks in a riveted aluminum boat
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I've done them with steel mandrels. Just put a smear of sealant in and over the hole, and they should be fine.
Dec 14, 2024
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Electric Start?
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The parts were cheaper than I thought when I converted mine. I think it was something like $120 total, but that was way before covid...
Dec 14, 2024
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