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    Web site with more stories

    Here is a blog with more boat launch stories: http://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/boat_launch_observations.htm
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    Epoxy not TOTALLY 'waterproof' ??

    I picked up this little tidbit on another forum and now it starts to help explain some of the things that we see in boats. also keep in mind that some areas of the US, Arizona for example have basically 0 humidity. But many other areas, especially where we all like to boat have high humidity...
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    Fixed my leaking trailer bearings

    OK, this is NOT an attempt at commercialism.. Just that I found a great product (thats CHEAP) and you all might want to know about it. My trailer bearing seals were leaking because the 50 year old axles had worn and pitted, etc so there really wasn't a place for the seals to seal to. I found...
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    Fixed my leaking trailer bearings

    OK, this is NOT an attempt at commercialism.. Just that I found a great product (thats CHEAP) and you all might want to know about it. My trailer bearing seals were leaking because the 50 year old axles had worn and pitted, etc so there really wasn't a place for the seals to seal to. I found...
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    If rough Idle - Try Cleaning the Puddle Drains

    This is a quote from Franz @ franzmarine.com about puddle drains on Chrysler, and I assume force as well outboards.. Puddle Drains There is one maintenance issue that is overlooked by most Chrysler owner's because they are not aware of it: At idle, a motor does not burn all the fuel that goes...
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    An editorial on Polyester Resin

    The B440 lay-up resin is the product on the left that we ordered 2 gallons of from US composites. Our estimates were running at right at 2 gallons of resin plus or minus a little for the project. The US composites resin is layup resin and it not waxed, so if we use it for a final coat we need...
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    Finishing up Folding Rear Seats

    I finally completed and installed one of the two rear folding seats for the boat. They are turning out better than I had hoped and maybe this will give someone else here an idea or inspiration to do something to the seating in their boat. You can follow this sub-project on shareaproject at...
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    Has anyone Bent, or actually straightened Fiberglass by heating it?

    OK, the gunwales in Tiny-Tanic are a crooked mess. Check out the last few photo in my share-a-project. Has anyone actually used a heat gun to heat up old existing fiberglass and bend it back into shape?<br /><br />In the case of these gunwales, could I throw a blanket over them to contain the...
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    VINTAGE Herschede Motor-Guide Info ??

    I just collected a Vintage, 1960's? Hershede Motor-Guide electric trolling motor and I am trying to identify model number, etc and locate ANY information about it.<br /><br />Here are some photos to better help Identify this old beauty..<br /> Name Plate<br /><br /> Motor-Guide Trolling...
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    Fiberglass repairs – Epoxy vs Polyester resins

    OK, I have been studying up on fiberglass repair, reading books, posts on the internet, West system manuals, etc. I wanted to understand what I was getting into before I tear into this project boat of mine. Of course there is this debate going on over the use of epoxies or Polyester resins for...
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