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OK I got my first boat last summer and I know what I don't like about it now and am looking to upgrade.
My current boat: 1994 Marada 1950 MVB, 5.0L I/O.
My dislikes:
Wood construction. I want gelcoat inside and out to alleviate rot fears.
Needs more capacity. It runs great with 2 adults and a...
I just went to look at a boat for sale, and the bottom part of the boat (it was advertised as fresh bottom paint) is textured like bedliner. It seems to be a similar material, and just as rough.
Is this a treatment I'm not aware of? All the boats I've seen are smooth gelcoat both above and...