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Well, I am going to attempt to spray gelcoat for the first time this weekend. I was about half way through removing the bottom paint when I found a repair :facepalm:in the bottom of the hull where the gel is missing or really thin. Looks like the previous owner rubbed up against the jetties or...
I just got my first fiberglass boat so I will be the first to admit I know nothing about the care and cleaning of it. The hull and floors are in great shape there is just some light oxidation on the gel coat. I have looked at the Buff Magic and 3M finesse, which product would be the best for...
I am about to buy a freinds 17' Mako that is sitting on a Tandem Continental trailer. The trailer needs new tires and springs and I was going to replace all rusted hardware while I am at it. Instead of buying 4 new tires and springs I was going to cut one axle out and relocate the other in the...
I am looking at purchasing my freinds 17' Mako that has a 115 Mercury on the back. The boat has sat for about a year and a half an not ran, it fired right up the other day but noticed water coming out from the cowling. The noticed there is a crack in the head cover at the bottom cylinder, I...
