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thill reacted to LaqueRatt's post in the thread To PAINT or not to PAINT that is the question! with
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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... -
thill reacted to Ray Clark's post in the thread To PAINT or not to PAINT that is the question! with Like.
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...
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thill reacted to LDUBS's post in the thread To PAINT or not to PAINT that is the question! with Like.
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...
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thill reacted to airshot's post in the thread To PAINT or not to PAINT that is the question! with Like.
Owned aluminum boats for 60 years, aluminum will discolor and oxidise thru natural issues. So...the bottom line is....do you care about...
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thill replied to the thread Electric Start?.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...
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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...
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thill replied to the thread Electric Start?.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...
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thill replied to the thread Good alternative to plywood?.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...
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thill replied to the thread Wrapping Rods.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...
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thill replied to the thread Repairing stress cracks in a riveted aluminum boat.I've done them with steel mandrels. Just put a smear of sealant in and over the hole, and they should be fine.
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thill replied to the thread Electric Start?.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...