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  1. UncleSpidey

    Drilling through gelcoat from behind

    I've been searching the threads on this one, but I haven't yet found an answer.... I'm mounting some electronics on top of the helm console. I want to bore a 1" hole to pass the wiring, as well as a few smaller holes for the mount. The problem is, the angle of the windshield is preventing me...
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    Boating the Upper Chesapeake

    Re: Boating the Upper Chesapeake Okay....I have Friday off and I'm seriously thinking this might be the week to dewinterize and get wet. Anyone else splashed yet? Anybody else going to be around?
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    Crownline Roll Call!!

    Re: Crownline Roll Call!! Count me in.....2002 230 BR. Come on spring!!
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    The running joke on "reevits"

    Okay, I've been searching, but I can't find where the whole "reevits" thing got started. It shows up often enough that I got curious, but I can't find the original thread. Anybody have a link, or able to fill me in?? Spidey
  5. UncleSpidey

    Does something sound bizarre here???

    Okay...so I've been in the market for a family boat, and I think I've found one that I'd like to purchase. The boat is being listed by a broker, and here's how they like to work. 5% of the purchase price placed as a down payment will get you a sea trial and gives you the right of first refusal...
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    What to make of the survey report - high moisture readings on the upper transom

    Re: What to make of the survey report - high moisture readings on the upper transom Would've been no problem if I had just thought about it. The boat is about 90 miles from where I live, so checking now isn't impossible but is a lot more complicated. Am I crazy? These have to be different...
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    What to make of the survey report - high moisture readings on the upper transom

    Re: What to make of the survey report - high moisture readings on the upper transom Thank you for the replies so far. I feel honored that the first one came from Oops...you're like an iBoats celebrity! (I read through the hull extension thread a few weeks ago. I'm still in awe.) If I hear...
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    What to make of the survey report - high moisture readings on the upper transom

    Okay...so I've been looking at a 1989 Chaparral Villain III. The survey and sea trial was earlier this week. The only area of major concern to me is a high reading on the moisture meter in two places on the upper transom where the rail for the swim platform attaches. There are some hairline...
  9. UncleSpidey

    Seeking opinions on the value

    Hi folks....been lurking as a guest for a while getting some great insight. Recently registered on the forum, but still a newbie. I'm looking for others opinions / insights on a potential purchase. I'm considering a 1989 Chaparral Villain. A survey is scheduled (incl. sea trial), and for the...
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    What tools do you keep on board / What have you fixed on the water?

    I'm curious....What tools do you keep on board? What spare parts? What have you been able to repair while underway because you thought about it beforehand and had what you needed to get home?
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