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  1. Yacht Dr.

    Proper glass materials for boat repair W/Pics

    Hello Iboaters New and Vets :) I would like to take this opportunity to guide us through what our Fiberglass really is and what its for. Many of us readers often come across threads or posts regarding " Just use poly and CLOTH with mat " or " Just use epoxy and CLOTH and no mat " and " Use mat...
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    Is this Pic from reflection..or is it just a picture..

    I know someone that says this is a deep reflection.. http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/YachtDr/Jean%20409/?action=view&current=DSC03777.jpg#!oZZ5QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs699.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv352%2FYachtDr%2FJean%2520409%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3DDSC03774.jpg Can you...
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    Oh Snap !

    So there is an apparent problem with snaps. Here is my advice on snaps for your canvas cover or straps or even sling snaps for your hold-downs for your swim ladder. Most snaps are installed from Factory with simple screw in type snaps. Sometimes not even caulked ( remember its Not the...
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    Does Fukushima bother you ?

    I do love Iboats..and have some kind of connection with you for sure.. So Im posting this ( not out of fear ) to ask if anyone out there has the same worries about the events happening in Japan fukashima nuclear power plants that I do.. Yes I could provide "sources" and "links" .. but im too...
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    3-11-11 .. Bad BAD day..

    You know guys..its tough being who you Are sometimes.. Today would be one of those times for me.. Today I found out that others have complete hope..and some have No hope .. I find myself in a cunundrum.. I was in Miami ( Gables area ) when Hurricain Andrew plowed through Florida... Complete...
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    Marine Grade Plywood Debate Thread...

    This issue has been debated on so many occasions that sometimes the OPs' thread gets lost..so I made this one to debate pros and cons. Hope this works out the way Im hoping :) MY Ideas on MG Vs others.. I Use Doug Fur MG btw. 1. Its More expensive ( pro or con..lets find out from our...
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    Why I choose materials

    ..I dont mean to come across like My way is the best way and the only way for applications.. I also understand that cost for materials is an important issue for some here .. Please understand that for me and my profession does little to consider material cost..its about TIME and location. If...
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    Steps to Prep Aluminuim with pics

    Just to share how I prep alum for paint.. This is the materials I use ( you can use and equivelant..) With the mix of 1 part to 3 parts alumiprep wipe down the Alum ..keeping it wet with the Alumiprep. Rinse well with water after about 3-5 mins of application of the Alumiprep. Apply...
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    How do you get Pictures posted where you want in a thread..

    This is driving me crazy lol.. I tried the FAQ thing..didnt help much .. upload..post..preview..so on and so on.. I want to type and insert Actual Pics ( not thumbs..not links..but pics ) ( Like add picture here ) Then type again..so on..bla bla.. ( add another Acutual pic here ) So on...
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    Smartphones and Iboats ..Hinky

    Hello Iboaters :) My question today is why does the forum misdirect links on my G1 ? Basically when I click a link on Iboats using Opera mini on my G1 sometimes it jumps to another link ( user info..a totally different link etc ). Anyone know why this is happening ? YD.
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    By request 38' Chris Craft awlcraft 2000 paint job

    Ask for by Proshadetree.. here ya go :) http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/YachtDr/Chris%20Craft/ Boot stripe is gray and topsides are white. YD.
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    Just uploaded new pics..comments welcome

    Here you go m8s :) This is a total spray of the first Jeanneau 53 in america..3rd one ever built... http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/YachtDr/J53/?start=all The process.. Dykem ( blue stuff ) for sanding guide..sanded with 120 grit. Spray 3 coats of 545 primer. Sand primer with 320...
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    How to Core sample stringers.

    Hello All. I would like to share some experience and some inexperience on how to core sample.. 1. If you need or want to drill out fiberglass to get to the core to see what comes out then make sure you can reach that hole to grind and glass it back up... 2. You Will Need to put a few layers...
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    Repairing voids in fiberglass

    Hello all.. This should help with voids or any other glass repair thats not through the boat. http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/YachtDr/Shannon/ Grind and glass..then fair. These repairs are done with West system epoxy and had to be Post cured ( the heat lamps ). Doing this with...
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    How many pictures allowed ?

    In a post.. How many pics am I allowed to upload ? And Is there a way to upload multiple pics ? Thank you :) YD.
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    How to Resize multiple pictures ?

    Hello :) Is there a way to resize multiple pictures at a time from a folder ? Using just native stuff on my PC.. I would like to post more pics here but its kinda a pain to do each one with resize/crop thing in Paint. Im using Windows 7. Thanks in advance for any help :) YD.
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    How To.. Restore crappy gelcoat..

    There have been alot of questions about this..so I Resized some pics to post on the forum and tell you how I did this. 1. The only way you can restore Gel Properly is having enough Gel on there in the first place. If you have an older boat thats been sanded/buffed too many times you will not...
  18. Yacht Dr.

    Stress Cracks DIY step by step W/PICS

    Hello Iboats.. This is the second installment of DIY .. Stress cracks.. http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/YachtDr/FW509/ Its as simple as the air void post I did.. 1. grind/die grind out your repair to the glass ( these cracks went under the rubrail..so you have/should chase them )...
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    Step by step DIY small Repair W/PICS

    Hello Iboat DIY'ers.. This Is ONE of two common repairs that many are asking about.. This Is an Air void repair .. I only chose to use mat over the repair due to depth of the void ..and speed of the boat ( this thing goes WAY FAST ! ). Dont want a patch falling off :)...
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    Muskrats...GRRR..

    Hello all.. Was wondering if anyone has been able to keep these creatures out . Ive tried the "screw the wire" thingy..but to no avail.. Any help would be super duper :) Thank you Yd.
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