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    Boats from work.

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    Boats from work.

    I still have a hard time with the pearl. That stuff is hard to see anyway, and it really doesn't help when it doesn't contrast with the base. Supervisor had to help me out a bit.
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    Restoring 1975 glasply 2300, bilge question...

    I'm not saying that it can't be used, just that it isn't providing the majority of the strength. If you remember, the first thing in my work thread was a big cobalt with a coosa transom. So just more glass, and a bigger overlap area. Maybe instead of 2 mat and 1 roving, double it. 2 mat...
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    Restoring 1975 glasply 2300, bilge question...

    In my opinion, plywood is best. Coosa is alright because it won't rot, but given its strength without glass, I wouldn't consider it (or nidacore) as structural materials. Meaning, if you use them, don't factor them into the strength of your structure. Consider them void fillers, and build the...
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    Restoring 1975 glasply 2300, bilge question...

    Yeah, that was dumb. It's a boat, water WILL find a way to get in every bit of it. Add drainage. It would also be great, but probably impractical, to have access to every drain hole so you can clear any debris build up.
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    Boats from work.

    I had to put this bit of scrap aluminum behind the break and screw it to even out the break for a mold. This one was tighter to get in. So I used the first 4 screws to hold it back while I pushed plexus in all around. That's epoxied in place. If I had time, I would've taken a pic of...
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    Boats from work.

    Too bad I already have the whole bottom sanded.
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    Boats from work.

    Ok, I'm a bit late on updates, but here's the situation. The Sea Doo is gelled, but we can't get paint from any of our usual methods. So the boss is taking the chunk that I cut out to another place to try to get some. While I wait for that, I have another one with pretty much the same thing.
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    Starting engines with jump box & dead house batteries

    In that Tige I did a little while ago, the panel to the batteries had a sticker that said to disconnect the batteries before charging or electrical damage could occur. So maybe there is some truth to what that mechanic was saying. I'm not an electrician though, way out of my league.
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    '77 Holiday Transom

    Measure it.
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    '77 Holiday Transom

    Try a plastic panel tool to get under the splashwell lip. If you can move the nail head out just a bit, you could grab it with some vice grips and pull it the rest of the way. https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/splashwell-drain-tubes If you get the plastic ones, all you have to do is cut the tube to...
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    Sylvan Swim Ladder Strap Replacement - Cant find this exact setup?

    I've found that strap at Ace before in their little automotive section. You buy a roll, cut what you need, melt the cut end, and install your snap. Or if you don't want to make it yourself, an upholstery shop should be able to do it in like 10 minutes if they have the stuff on hand. I will say...
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    Random

    12. Non-Genuine Forum Participants, such as Bots, sock-puppets, imposters, and the like will be removed from the forums as they are identified. Members may be asked to substantiate their identity should they be considered as possibly a non-genuine participant. Well guys, it's been nice...
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    Removing Spiders

    You could try the Hank Hill method.
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    Boats from work.

    Always staycation. I'm a **** in, my idea of fun is staying home and doing what I want. Of course, right now I'm waiting at my neighbor's for a plumber buddy to show up so we can crawl under the house and fix some drain pipe. I'll be working on the truck this week too.
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