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  1. kazzer

    Funnies

    If only he'd painted it the same color as the boat!!!
  2. kazzer

    Funnies

  3. kazzer

    HOW TO EASILY STRIP PAINT FROM AN ALUMINUM BOAT

    Have you exhausted chemical strippers? I'd suggest painting it on in sections, and immediately covering it with a thin plastic sheet. This prevents the solvent (Usually methylene chloride) from evaporating too quickly. This chemical boils at 103deg F, so a great deal of its power is lost at an...
  4. kazzer

    Question about painting

    https://www.amazon.com/FENG-PAI-Pressure-Washer-Sandblasting/dp/B0BRKL65PN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1XF8WE6ZFODIZ&keywords=wet%2Bsand%2Bblaster%2Bkit%2Bfor%2Bpressure%2Bwasher&qid=1699616568&sprefix=wet%2Bsand%2Bblaster%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
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    Help me decide the best way to fix pitting

    Aluminum is always a problem removing oxide, because it instantly corrodes when exposed to air. When anodizing, the material is placed in a bath where the chemical dissolves the oxide and deposits a layer of zinc. As the process continues in the anodizing bath, the zinc is dissolved under water...
  6. kazzer

    Taking Up the Slack?

    Try using these Maker Pipe fittings and EMT conduit. Easy to use and very customizable.
  7. kazzer

    West system Aluminum repair kit 650k

    I'd like to suggest our product which is used to seal fuel tanks primarily. It has a 2:1 mix ratio and is ideal for sealing areas like rivets and seams. It is very resistant to fuel, whereas some epoxies are not. Gas Tank Sealer - Caswell Inc
  8. kazzer

    Balancing a 12ft Jon Boat well with oversized Outboard motor (20hp)

    I'd love it if you could post this on our forum for mud-skipper. We have too many folks tweaking engines and over powering their boats, and they have scant regard for their own safety. Please see OFFICIAL Mud-skipper Mud Motor Group | Facebook Thanks
  9. kazzer

    Looking for a replacement stop - kill switch

    https://mud-skipper.com/accessories/push-button-tethered-saftety-kill-switch-for-thai-long-tail-tiller-handles.html
  10. kazzer

    Replacing Transom found a crack

    After drilling a small hole at the end of the crack - Try Casweld™ AL Aluminum Brazing Rod Kit
  11. kazzer

    Paint Stripper ?

    A quick way to improve the performance of any paint stripper is this :- Paint on the stripper heavily, and immediately cover it with a thin sheept of plastic. Bin liner, or even kitchen Gladwrap material. This will stop the stripper from evaporating and greatly improve it's performance. You...
  12. kazzer

    Fishing License

    Just renewed my 'seniors' (70+) fishing license in New York for an exorbitant $5. At $10 a lb for most fish these days, it won't be long before I recoup that! Ha! Ha!
  13. kazzer

    Paint Stripper ?

    A couple of tips: 1. If using a stripper, paint it on, then immediately cover the gel with a plastic sheet to stop it evaporating. 2. If you have a pressure washer, then get this to add play sand to the water. That will help get you a cleaner surface much quicker than scraping...
  14. kazzer

    Holes and Small Cracks in bottom of hull

    I think your worst problem is getting the surface ready to accept repairs. I'd get one of those water/sand blasters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086W4TNQC?tag=amz-mkt-fox-us-20&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-s1060-mac00-dsk00-smile-us000-pcomp-feature-scomp-feature-scomp&ref=aa_scomp Get some play sand...
  15. kazzer

    Leak?

    I'd suggest a few things. 1. The entire base is a disaster! I'd sand/water blast the entire hull. I'm sure this would expose holes you didn't know existed. see...
  16. kazzer

    Non-Skid Paint recommendations?

    Here is the link to Grip-strip = Hunter Green. Grip-Strip¨ Coarse Hunter Green Yes, the Aluminum Oxide is extremely hard and will never round off like soft sand does. Also, I'd suggest laying this down in strips 1-2" wide. These will be raised up a little from the actual floor and will grip into...
  17. kazzer

    Non-Skid Paint recommendations?

    Search results Grip-Strip¨ Coarse Clear Caswell Grip-Strip™ Non-Skid Coating is a unique two part epoxy coating that is easy to apply, fast curing, chemical resistant, highly durable and cost effective way to apply a non slip coating to: Concrete Ceramic Tile Checker/Diamond Plate Aluminum...
  18. kazzer

    Line-X Coating

    It's all in the preparation! I'd suggest using a pressure washer sand blaster like this https://www.amazon.com/Selkie-Pressure-Washer-Sandblasting-Kit/dp/B086W4TNQC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=pressure%2Bwasher%2Bsandblasting%2Bkit&qid=1674821107&sr=8-3&th=1 A few bags of play sand from Home Depot...
  19. kazzer

    Line-X Coating

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