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    Air bubbles in fiberglass?

    As i have been looking at my project waiting to buy more epoxy to put my floor in, i have noticed more and more places where the fiberglass has an air bubble or is raised up from the wood in the corners and at the 90 deg angles. how bad are the air bubbles underneath the fibergalss. my solution...
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    cleaning epoxy/wood after sanding

    I am using System 3 epoxy. I just finished foaming in under my ski locker and gas tank. my prob is when I sanded down the foam and epoxy on the sides. I have a very fine layer of dust on all surfaces that need epoxy. This wouldnt be a prob but i have bare wood in the middle of this sanded...
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    traditions and rituals

    I am currently in the process of completly rebuilding my bowrider into a new boat. I have heard of such rituals as putting a gold coin in the front of the boat (discovery channel queen mary II). I know there is many different cultures that have built boats since man has been around. i was...
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    homemade keel guard

    i was loking at the keel guards they have on the market and noticed that you dont get a heck of a lot for the price.<br />i noticed is what they are selling looks just like the ribbed mat i used to let my old car leak oil onto.<br />oh yeah and they give a little glue too.<br />my question is...
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    MarineTex - FYI

    i called the company that makes marinetex about a question on curing temp and times.<br /><br />they told me that it will not cure below 50 deg.<br />at 55 it will take over a week.<br />at there optimum 72-78 it takes 24 hours.<br />it does not have to stay the optimum temp for the whole 24...
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    new pics on website

    i am finally done with the grinder.<br />flipped the boat.<br />now to sand and fix gel-coat cracks.<br />starting the improvements!<br /><br /> http://home.bresnan.net/~1991searay160
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    2lb or 4lb foam

    i had the intention of using 4lb foam. drove 2 hours to go get the product, and found out i have 2lb foam. on some websites i see that 2lb gives more floation by a couple of pounds. and noticed a lot bigger expansion rate for the 2lb.<br />i am going to pour the foam in a sealed floor through...
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    epoxy resin brands

    i have been doing research on different kinds of epoxy resin. (or opening a can of worms). it seems like all companies have their own mixtures and other advantages or hidden surprises.<br />this is where i have been looking at different places. <br /><br />...
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    new progress pics on website

    finally had to take the motor and top off.<br />notice the motor removal that had to be rotated around the motor stand when finished.<br />the pics of the glued transom were not fun lots of bruises.<br />it is nice to have friends to help take the top off. what an awkward piece.<br /><br />...
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    transom glued to top?

    I am doing a complete restoration of 1991 sea ray 160. this weekend i took the motor off removed the rubrail, and currently have a 2x4 between the top and bottom at the front. my prob is i have lots of a very hard glue between the spashwell(top) and transom(bottom). my question is how do i get...
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    progress pics

    http://home.bresnan.net/~1991searay160 <br /><br />time to start grinding down to hull.
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    web site for my project

    http://home.bresnan.net/~1991searay160 <br /><br />tell me if you can see it.<br /><br />on the last photo the center of the floor where it is flat i can feel some moisture in the foam holes, but it is strong (been standing on it). is this only fiberglass or is it like the rest if not rotten now...
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    Projects shouldn't surprise you but they do.

    Well this weekend I started my project.<br />It is a 1991 sea ray 160.<br />I thought the floor was bad, but i didnt think it would be this bad. To start it off i tried to remove the rear seat frame, but it was not coming forward. To find out previous owners solution for a soft floor was to put...
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    Winchester model 24 value?

    I just recieved an old double barreled 16 guage shotgun from my dad, and was wondering if any of you all knowing people out there might know the value.<br />Model 24 / 16 guage / 2 3/4 cham / #38495
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    87 merc 4.5-mist every 10 second out of muffler

    I just winterized my motors, this motor has been sitting in storage for a couple of years.<br />It is a 1987 merc 4.5 with the brown stripes.<br />As i was running it in a tank, i noticed that no more than 1/4 tsp of water. was coming out of the muffler about every 10-15 seconds. is this a cause...
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    1991 Sea Ray 160 w/100hp

    Here is my situation, i am wondering if it is correct.<br />I just purchased the boat. I came with a 19 pitch prop, changed to 17 pitch.<br />the two props act about the same.<br />The boat acts fine with two people in it.<br />can get up on plane and goes about 30 at 4300 rpms.<br />When i put...
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    What should I not do on inland lakes?

    I have just bought a 17' fibergalss boat and is my second boat (1st is a 14ft alum).<br />I was just wondering what could cause a bigger boat to flip over on inland lakes.<br />I know to watch out for hidden money pits under the water, but was wondering what are some general things not to do.<br...
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    3 cables to battery + - ?

    i just bought a boat (1991 Sea Ray 160)with battery cables disconnected. there is a clear positive and negative cables. the question is there is a green wire going to somewhere ontop of my gas tank. is it positive or negative.
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    Merc 100 hp 1991

    I just bought a fixer uper winter project.<br />It is a 160 Sea Ray with the 100 hp motor.<br />I have manual and am cleaning it up before big test.<br /><br />Initial test: (on muffs)<br />Started with new gas in tank<br />tried to keep running at 2500 rpms. <br />bulb was getting soft...
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    seahorse 18 new impeller and still no water squirting

    It worked for about 5 min now nothing. just took apart and fine any other places to check for plugged or broken.<br />model fd-12 58 18 seahorse.<br /><br />Thanks, <br /><br />Trying to get the old dog reliable.
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