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    How did you fasten your deck?

    I'm trying to find a good way of fastening my plywood to aluminum angle. I've drilled pilot holes and some screws grab, some break and some don't even catch. Does anyone have ideas to help???? Thanks!
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    How to select a battery charger?

    Hey everyone! I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to batteries. I will have a couple batteries onboard and will need to buy a charger. I don't want to spend too much and don't plan on getting an onboard charger. I have seen the battery tender's at walmart, but I don't really know what...
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    Carpeting or vinyling over pedestal base - Anyone try this?

    I was at Bass Pro the other day and saw a few Trackers that had the carpet over the pedestal base. I was wondering if any fellow members have given this any thought or tried this? Thanks!
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    Is it okay not to urethane?

    Hey everyone. My vinyl/carpet adhesive says not to use it on painted or urethaned panels. I wanted to urethane to protect the wood but wanted to see if anyone else put adhesive over it and how it worked?
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    Securing a pedestal base - Need help!

    Hey everyone, I need help and some advice. How did you all bolt or screw down your base. I have a 6 hole 7" x 7" pedestal that I'm attaching to 1/2" plywood with aluminum framing. Thanks everyone in advanced for your help!!
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    Painting

    I just put on my first coat of Parker's duck boat paint and was wonder what everyone suggests regarding sanding. I rolled and tipped the paint so I was going to do a quick sanding tomorrow, but wanted see if I was just wasting my time. Thanks!
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    Aluminum Angle - How much did you buy?

    I have no idea how much to buy. I planned on buying 75ft of 1x1x1/8. If anyone has any guidance it would be very helpful. My boat is 14ft mod v that will have a majority of it with some kind of decking. Thanks!
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    Anyone know the best way to hide piano hinges?

    Hey all! I want to use piano hinges on my build but don't like the looks of them outside of the flooring. Does anyone know the best way to hide these and make them invisible or nearly invisible? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    Painting help needed!

    I have an old aluminum mod v that is ready for paint. The boat isn't perfect, has a few dings and dents. Typical for the age is assume. My question is since the boat as many imperfections would it be best to roll it on, use spray cans or air guns for the best finish? Thanks!
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    1976 Lowe Line 14ft Semi V build

    Hey everyone! Found the site about a month ago and I have been addicted every since! Just purchased my first boat a 1976 Lowe Line 14ft Semi V with a 9.2hp Chrysler tiller and trailer. Everything is in pretty good shape. A few dings on the boat but nothing crazy. Got the motor running today...
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    Vinyl floor substitute - Tuff Coat with paint flakes

    Hi all! I'm about to start my first boat project and was hoping someone might know something about an idea I had. I really want to use vinyl flooring but it would coast way too much. Has anyone ever used tuff coat and then added paint flakes such as the ones put on garage floors? I thought it...
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