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    84 Suzuki 30hp 2 cycle. Good motor ? value ?

    Hi all. I just purchased a boat with a smooth running Suzuki 30 on it. I say that after taking it for 1 half hour trip followed by a hot restart. The guy I bought it from put a bunch of time into it trying to track down the cause for its “run 20 mins and stall then after a half hour, start...
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    Paint question for aluminum hull boats

    All right then. Thanks.
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    Paint question for aluminum hull boats

    Can you explain a bit more ? I just spent the afternoon sanding down all the runs, bubbles and . Whats left sure seems stuck on there well. Is there an adhesion test I can do ? Can’t scrape it off with my fingernail. I’m not arguing that an etched primer base is better. Just in denial perhaps.
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    Aluminum boat rivet question

    Perfect info, thanks !
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    Aluminum boat rivet question

    Having just brought home a 56 aero craft Lark, I need to replace a couple of structural rivets holding the seat backs to the seat base (not exposed to water) as they are missing and the seat back is a bit wobbly. I have a standard pop rivet gun but have no way to install original style solid...
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    Paint question for aluminum hull boats

    Thanks guys. I seriously doubt a zinc primer was used under the 1 yr old coat of Rustoleum Topcoat that’s on it now. Adhesion looks good but who knows. How serious an omission is the primer ? Would a second coat of Rustoleum tc with hardener over the original coat without hardener be a...
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    Paint question for aluminum hull boats

    Hello everyone. Just brought this 56 aero craft home today and am starting to prioritize repair items. The blue hull panels have a single semi transparent (and dusty) rolled coating of Rustoleum Top Side paint. It appears to have good adhesion. Wondering if it’s necessary to strip it or just...
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