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    1977 Crestliner Muskie 7**, Outboat Restore Project

    I don't see why there would be much difference, just from the stitching, if they are both the same weight. The amount of resin to saturate should be the same ... or very close. Work-ability also. I don't get that part. Good work so far, keep it up ! Cheers
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    3M vs Starbrite

    Shoot ! wondered why no response .... forgot the image.
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    3M vs Starbrite

    How does this product compare to the 3M 5200 product ? It says for permanent applications ^ and v the waterline. Thanks
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    1984 StarCraft islander 221

    Mighty nice ! Now, paint that trailer to match :)
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    Restoration project - 1965 AlumaCraft Maracaibo

    That does look good ! And, I really like them horses ! or, are they mules ! Nice work, for sure.
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    Restoring a 1959 MFG runabout.

    WOW ! A "numbers matching" rig there. Piece of history throughout. I dig vintage ...... (I am vintage :) ) Nice
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    Restoring a 1959 MFG runabout.

    Nice looking job ! Pretty boat. What do you plan to power it with ? What's the max HP rating ? Thanks
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    New boater- help needed

    A different entry to the boating world. On the face of it, this one might more of a clunker than you deserve as a new boater. 1. Does he like to ride in boats and fish ? OR 2. Is he really anxious to put much time, effort and $$$$.$$ int fixing one up. Look around, take your time, maybe spend a...
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    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    Plenty here tho, please keep posting your progress. This one is on my watch list ! Coolest project I've seen for a while. Thanks
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    22' starcraft islander, crack(s) in hull -- aluminum repair options?

    The 'buttering" refers to applying the sealer to the patch (or outer hull) at assembly. Like buttering a ceramic tile to a wall .... or laying a brick in mortar.
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    22' starcraft islander, crack(s) in hull -- aluminum repair options?

    Nope. Well, maybe if you stay in knee deep water. You never know, depends on the event/situation. An airplane with those indicators should not leave the ground without a thorough and comprehensive inspection with necessary repairs made. Inflight failures tend to be very unforgiving. Offshore...
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    22' starcraft islander, crack(s) in hull -- aluminum repair options?

    What is the year and history of the boat ? If it spent a lot of time in rough water, those type of cracks are common, look closely. Be safe above all.
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    22' starcraft islander, crack(s) in hull -- aluminum repair options?

    Actually, that area should have stood out like a sore thumb, even for an untrained eye. I would firstly go all around the boat at every seam and junction to verify how extensive the compromised areas might be, if there are more. Look for more of that cat krap smeared around and on the rivets...
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    22' starcraft islander, crack(s) in hull -- aluminum repair options?

    I'll ask this again ... ^ Looks like just a little too much corrosion there for an effective weld. Be me, I'd break a piece of aluminum sheet of the proper gauge and length to seal and rivet a patch on the outside. Being familiar with airplane construction/repair and comfortable drilling all...
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    94 Ebbtide

    https://www.crowleymarine.com/yg/OD6614/yamaha-1990-yamaha-stern-drive-v8
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    94 Ebbtide

    PM this chap. I hope he's still around. https://forums.iboats.com/members/capt-ken.13995/
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    94 Ebbtide

    https://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-v8-57-yems-1990-engine_model9620/partslist/#.YtWB97iins0
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    Seats for Sunrunner272 ultra

    The people at Sailrite have great products and excellent support with help videos. I would do it myself (DIM) Not really that difficult on relatively small items if you pay close attention and go slowly. Materials are cheap ..... compared to the labor...... which is the fun part, in my opinion...
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    Can you get rid of water in foam flotation, and if so, How?

    Noted, and in the plan, thanks. Where many folks add a pad of sorts on the top at the pedestal positions, I plan to put them underneath so the deck surface above is flat. This way the reinforcement can be larger and bridge to the bulkheads more fully. Thanks Scott
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    Can you get rid of water in foam flotation, and if so, How?

    Engineered for high production numbers at minimum cost, I can see where the hull was laid up, then the boxes placed, the hull layup continued only to the boxes. Hull is much thinner and "flexy" where the box was. The box and foam saved a bit of FRP in that area which was not necessary as the...
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