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    is the SIERRA brand lower shift cable for a alpha drive ok?

    I have a 1986 alpha outdrive. I need to replace the lower shift cable. Most sites carry the sierra brand shift cable. Is this cable decent?
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    material for swim platform

    Need to replace the swim platform on are boat. Currently it's 18 inches deep. Gonna change that to 30 inches deep. Current was built with 2 sheets of 3/4 plywood and fiberglass. Which by the way was heavy. I got the support system worked out. If i use composite deck boards i have to use a 3/4...
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    batteries next to a alum gas tank?

    I can i place 2 deep cycle batteries next to an alum gas tank? They will be in protective plastic battery boxes.Finally getting all the stuff back into the engine compartment. I'm trying to shift as much weight as possible towards the bow of the boat.
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    attwood bilge any good?

    Local marina will give me a good deal on 2 1250 gph bilge pumps. Both pumps would be less then the price of one rule pump rated at the same capacity
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    is it true that biaxle cloth and epoxy is way stronger then poly?

    Redoing the transom and stringers on my 86 searay cruiser. The poly that was in there was 1/2 inch thick at spots. I figure 2 to 3 layers of 1708 biaxle cloth will be alot stronger then what was there
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    which holley electric fuel pump for a carbed engine?

    Looking at replacing my current cart electric fuel pump with a holley. Holly makes 2 pumps for marine use a red one and a blue one. This will be for a 350 vortec engine with a rochester 4bbl carb. The red pump is preset to 7 psi max while the blue one comes with an adjustable regulator
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    will accetone remove epoxy blush?

    I would like to use accetone to remove the epoxy blush then scuff and re-wipe with accetone.
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    what is the difference between these 2 biaxle clothes?

    DBM 1708 Knytex Biaxial from uscomposites and Fiberglass Biaxial Cloth is a #1708 E-glass Biaxial (+/-45 degree) Cloth with 3/4 oz mat backing. From jamestown The price difference is about 30 bucks plus shipping is alot cheaper from jamestown. I've used the 1708 from uscomposites and i liked...
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    need a site to buy bennet trim tab parts

    When redoing my transom. I damaged the wires for my one trim tab indicator so i need to buy a new actuator top with wires
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    when using epoxy what is the best way to buildup?

    My original stringers were covered with 5/16 to 1/2 inch thick of fiberglass around my stringers. What type of material is good for this? I'm using epoxy. I have 1708 biaxle cloth with mat. But it would take ALOT of 1708 to get this thickness i need.
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    Can 1708 biaxle cloth be stapled then epoxied?

    As u can c in the below pic i have alot of rises and corners to do. My thought was to use 38 inch wide 1708 cloth. Staple it fast then coat with epoxy.
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    is it just me or is today's plywood just crap??

    I got a sheet of 3/4 5ply ext grade plywood for making my bulkheads and shelving and support for a 100 gallon fuel tank. I went to the local lumber yard. Picked out a sheet that was nice and flat. Got it home about a 15 min drive. The sheet already started to curl. Within an hour it was getting...
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    Tire pressure sensors for trailer tires?

    Alot of the newer cars and trucks have a tire pressure monitor system. I was wondering if anything like that exsists for trailers.
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    Liquid nails for bedding bulkheads to fiberglass?

    Has anyone tried this? I've used liquid nails in the past and once that stuff cures it's really hard to pull it apart
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    1986 alpha drive outer transom plate the same for a 8cyl and 4cyl?

    I need to replace the outer transom plate on my 86 mercruiser alpha drive. I have a almost new one that's on a boat that has a 4cylinder engine. Is there a difference between a 8 and 4 cylinder?
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    What type of cloth for transom and stringers?

    I'm going to tab the transom wood and stringers with biaxle tape. What type of cloth should i use for covering the transom wood and stringers? Biaxle cloth with or without mat or is just regular 10oz e-glass cloth alright? I'll probably get it from us composites since i'm going to try some of...
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    What lb density of foam?

    I have to replace the foam in searay cruiser. How do i determine the lb density of the foam needed?
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    1/8 inch laun for transom spacer?

    Currently my transom thickness is 1 7/8 inches thick. I have a peice of 1/8 inch laun that i was thinking of using to make it a full 2 inches thick where the transom plates bolt. Would that work? I only ask cause i have a peice laying around that is the right size.
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    no one stocks fillable caulking tubes

    There are no west marine stores in my area. So called around to all the local marine stores. Most of them thought i was crack. They never heard of those.I'm looking for those fillable caulk tubes. I need to put epoxy resin in some holes and where my transom wood lays against the bottom of the...
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    adding regular cooking flour to epoxy?

    I've read somewhere that u can use regular baking flour in epoxy to thicken it up? This is mainly used when doing fillets and filling in holes. Any truth to this?
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