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    what type of paint for painting over bottom paint?

    The bottom paint is starting to a little ragged. Is there another type of bottom that is designed to just be painted over top of the old paint? The boat is trailered and doesn't stay in the water for real long periods of time
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    what are my options with really bad oxidation and gel coat peeling?

    Started to try and get this 23 year old boat to shine but it's not working out to well..I've enclosed some pics before and after. So far i've wet sanded with 1200 then buffed with 3m marine fiberglass restoration. So far all i've been able to do is make it less noticable.So what are my options here
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    do they make a remote control battery switch?

    Currently my battery switch is located in the engine compartment. So everytime i want to use the boat or switch batteries i have to remove the carpeting and a deck lid to gain access to the switch. It would cost a small fortune to relocate the switch above the deck.My inboard as a 104 amp...
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    best way to seal carpet ends once cut?

    I got a great deal on marine carpet to replace the snap in carpet peices. Once cut what is the best way to seal the cut end so it doesn't fray and come apart?
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    using composite lumber for swim platform?

    Thinking of making a new swim platform for are boat. Current swim platform is fiberglass and only 18 inches wide. Would like to make it around 36 inches wide. My idea is to use alum for the frame then attach composite deck boards to the alum frame. I was thinking of using the composite deck...
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    in search of 2 inch alum pipe for new grill mount?

    I use to attach the grill to the side of my boat. Well we decided to redo all the camper canvas to get more use out of the boat. With the frame work for the camper canvas i can no longer use the grill where it was was. I need to build a new mounting system. My thought was to use 2 inch alum...
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    how would i modify a bimini top frame?

    In the pic below i nedd to modify the bimini top frame to be a square. that is where i have my grill mounted. I really don't want to mount it on the transom cause of the kids swiming and getting in and out of the boat.
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    do they make a bushing for the upper gimble ring to housing?

    I have a 86 mercruiser sterdrive. I have a slight water leak from where the steering shaft comes into the boat. If i grease the fitting at the top it doesn't leak water. But that only lasts 2 or 3 trips to the lake. I noticed that if i lift up on the lower leg i have about 1/4 inch of play.Do...
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    tightness of bimini top

    My old bimini top was 23 years old. So it was well worn out. I made a new top out of sunbrella plus. It is really tight when in stalled. You could almost use it for a drum.Should it be that tight?
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    1986 alpha sterndrive prop rotation ?

    When looking at the prop the prop shouldn't spin clockwise when in forward gear correct?
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    pressure treated plywood for seat boxes and frames

    Decided to redo the seating on are 268 searay weekender. I removed the rear bench seat and found the 1/2 plywood rotted and wavy. I also have to redo the seat boxes under both forward seats.My plan was to use 3/4 pressure treated plywood. Does anything have to be done to the plywood? Everything...
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    How importent is the way threads run in a bimini top?

    Getting ready to redo my camper enclosure/bimin tops. The origanl is 86 inches wide by 76 inches long.The current bimini tops are 2 peices stitched together down the center. Running from frt to rear. The treads are going horizontal to the boat.If i get a roll that is 80 inches wide i can make...
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    is starboard strong enough for an anchor pulpit?

    Looking into making a anchor pulpit for my boat is 1.5 thick star board thick enough?
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    Has anyone used sunbrella canvas for seats in the v-berth?

    The wife wants to use sunbrella canvas for the redoing the seat cushions in the cabin. I wanted vinyl but she says the sunbrella looks better and has better protection
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    GARMIN GPSMAP-276C anyone use one for the boat?

    I c this chartplotters all over ebay and they claim there also good for marine use. I was wondering if anyone here was using one and how well it worked?
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    bending tool for alum tubes for bimini tops?

    Would this tool work for making nice bends in alum tubing for bimini tops http://cgi.ebay.com/BIG-HEAVY-DUTY-ALUMINUM-COPPER-PIPE-BENDER-BENDING-TOOL_W0QQitemZ260309819895QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Pipe_Benders?hash=item3c9baca1f7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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    install of underwater lighting

    I got a set of 4 high intensity flood leds for my boat from www.Oznium.com here is what they look like in the water
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    Revolving Hole Punch for leather will it work on canvas?

    Slowing getting everything i need to replace my camper enclosure for the boat. I have a revolving hole punch tool for leather will that also work for sunbrella canvas?
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    what is the plastic called used in camper enclosures?

    I'm drawing a blank here.. I need to get some of that clear plastic that is used on boats for camper enclosures
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    how can i isolate 1 set of batteries while cranking?

    Below is a crude drawing as to how i want to wire my house bank batteries and starting battery.I need to isolate the house bank set while cranking the engine only. 6 gauge wire is more then enough for my house loads. guide 6g=6 gauge wire 4g=4 gauge wire g=ground hb=house battery sb=starting...
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