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    Side Bunk Placement

    All very true. We are lucky where I live in that all of the state and local ramps are built to a reasonable standard depth and angle. Nevertheless, we have been to a couple of private campgrounds where the ramps were challenging, to say the least. A bunk trailer will always be better with...
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    Side Bunk Placement

    That looks like a beautiful trailer. With all the rollers why do you need side bunks? If you launch and load with the rear roller just underwater, the side bunks should never come into play. Regardless, since they are already there, I would just keep them in the same position.
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    Can I buy a trailer online?

    My first boat was a plywood runabout that I built in my Grandpa's garage. Local dealers wanted to sell me a package, but were not too interested in selling me a trailer by itself. Those that did inflated the price. I ended up buying a "Kit" all roller trailer direct from Holsclaw. It was a...
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    There will be a shortage of parts in areas that had freezing temperatures for the first sustained times.

    The last time I winterized was in 2018. Haven't done it since then. The Summer of 2019 was when I got rid of that pesky old I/O. Now we're 100% 4-stroke Outboards.
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    Pink Super Tech (Walmart) -50 RV and Marine ok for engine?? I always thought NO...??

    The AF thing wasn't really a big problem. More of a nuisance really. Going to outboards solved a whole bunch of even bigger problems.
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    Aluminum Boat Paint

    Well then I was misinformed. They guy at my local paint store told me that some time ago. Since than I have been using the other options, but I must admit that they are not as good. What IS banned in NY is oil based house paint. I can buy a pint of Rustoleum oil based enamel, but gallons are...
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    18ft aluminum boat v hull

    The transom corner posts and the seat brackets look just like my Sea Nymph. Post a pic of the side profile. Regardless, it's NOT a Jon boat. It's a V-hull utility. Measure the OAL and beam EXACTLY and I'll look it up in my collection of catalogs.
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    are these gel coat cracks or something more serious? (pic included)

    In the first post when you said a 39 year old fiberglass boat, my first thought was "no way" even before I looked at the pictures. Surely, if cost is no object, and the boat is just what you want, then no discussion is needed. Regardless, my prediction is that after a couple of years toiling...
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    Aluminum Boat Paint

    Zinc Chromate is not available in NY, and hasn't been for 25+ years. What I use is Rustoleum Acid Etching Primer, or NAPA Acid Etching Primer. I use brass wire wheels. My "Toy Boat" is really not a dinghy. It's a semi V Sea Nymph 14R, which has a deep freeboard. It used to handle 2 fat...
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    Aluminum Boat Paint

    Back in the 1960's I used the zinc stuff on a few motors and they are still pristine today. Unfortunately, it's not available any more. (EPA you know, at least not in NY). Acid etching primer is OK, but the long term durability won't match the old stuff.
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    Aluminum Boat Paint

    I guess I knew the answer ahead of time, but was hoping for an easy way out. We've owned the boat for 40+ years. My sons grew up in her. My youngest moved to TN and wants to build a waterfront house. I told him I would restore it and the other day he was in town and said what a good job I...
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    Aluminum Boat Paint

    I'm restoring an old tinny and want to paint the deck (aluminum floor). It's a little dingy and is down to bare metal in a lot of places due to foot traffic over the past 61 years. I see there are a lot of options out there, but I thought I would see if anyone has any real world experience...
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    Pink Super Tech (Walmart) -50 RV and Marine ok for engine?? I always thought NO...??

    They make 2 versions. Both are pink. One says on the bottle that it's for marine and RV water systems. The other one says it's for engines. Just READ the instructions.
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    View of unloaded trailer with pickups

    I hate pickemuptrucks with a passion. Won't own one. My Land Yacht 45 year old Pontiac Bonneville can back ANY trailer with ease. The current SUVs not so good, even with the hatch up. The ONLY problem I ever had was with a 10' long jetski. Can't see the sucker trailer back there no matter...
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    Best flooring options?

    My family boat has EVA foam and we love it. It's cool and does good things to the feet. But keeping it clean from foot mud and fish blood is a chore. It CAN be done but not fun. Also it cost a pretty penny. My fishing boat has Marideck. Easy to clean in ALL circumstances, but when I'm...
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