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    1972 Starcraft Chieftain 21ft IB/OB project

    True. Good advice. Yes that is an option. There are various mechanics/sellers who advertise reconditioned motors. I might need to finance the repower so a dealer might be the best bet and if I am spending $5-7K CAD on a reconditioned or $12-5k CAD on a new motor which comes with the good ol...
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    1972 Starcraft Chieftain 21ft IB/OB project

    I live in The Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada. Ample Lakes, River system and Ocean. This boat as you know from your stock of boats is aluminum. I want this to be a one catches all situation. Fish on the lake/river/ocean and pull a tube on the lake for the kids. I wanted this specific...
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    1972 Starcraft Chieftain 21ft IB/OB project

    Folks, I am embarking on a new leg of restoration. I have purchased this gem for a decent price and will be remodeling it and potentially repowering it with an In-board motor. So here are some questions for all of you. 1. Is an IB/OB conversion a suitable idea? 2. What sort of paint would I...
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    Gel coating boat bottom - Product

    Wax or no wax is best?
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    Brightside polyurethane painting

    Seeing if you folks have any new good ideas or techniques?
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    Brightside polyurethane painting

    Any good ideas for some cheaper options than gel?
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    Brightside polyurethane painting

    Folks, I am wanting to figure out if it is best to paint or gelcoat an old boat hull. - If gelcoat any recommendations for brand or type (i.e. Gelcoat with wax) - If paint any recommendations (i.e. Poly Urethane top coat or any other economics paint?) Thanks in advance
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    Brightside polyurethane painting

    Folks, I have applied this paint with success in the past. Brightside Polyurethane. 1. Painted a boat with the Pre-Kote the Brightside. 2 coats of primer. 3 coats of Brightside with 320 grit between coats. Looked real good. 2. Painted a boat with 3 coats of Brightside (No primer) with...
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    Gel coating boat bottom - Product

    Folks, So based up here in Canada where it seems like gelcoat is few and far between to find at a decent price. I can buy some off of Amazon for $69.95/gallon or $280.00/gallon for total boat. I think based on the 16ft hull at 18-22mil I will need approx one gallon. Has anyone heard of the...
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    Rubberizing boat floor (Fiberglass)

    Looks good doesn't it. It has currently rained for 2-3 weeks here solid and no issues yet. But I guess heat, sunshine and use will determine the wear for the primer coat to lift if it does . Think I used home oil based primer for the floor so hopefully prevents bubbling and peeling etc.
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    Rubberizing boat floor (Fiberglass)

    So folks. A nice oil based primer on the floor (Yes I know Epoxy is best, but used what I had and boat is not expected to last more than 2-3 more seasons). Then applied a nice rubberized coating. The results looks decent.
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    Ideas for refinishing boat bottom

    Hey folks, So this is an old boat approx. 1967 or so. I want to apply a new coat of paint on the bottom. The boat will stay in the water for a maximum of 3 days at a time before being returned to the trailer. I tend to beach it over night for boat camping. I have read numerous forums with...
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    Rubberizing boat floor (Fiberglass)

    Just realised too that the subfloor is foam and I just cut a piece out and its waterlogged. Might be time to pull up the floor or figure out how to remove the foam. It is definitely not closed cell. I will take boat to the lake here shortly and give it a trial run to see how it goes and how it...
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    Rubberizing boat floor (Fiberglass)

    I will be applying gelcoat to the bottom of the boat where there is some major scuffs from beaching the boat. To me the best option is to apply a epoxy primer to the floor over the fibreglass sheeting that covers the plywood. Trying to figure out which brand to use that is cost effective
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    Rubberizing boat floor (Fiberglass)

    I appreciate the feedback. The hard part is that the boat is used maybe 5-6 times each summer. It is mostly for fishing and the occasional weekend boat camping excursion. I understand that with the water being capable of wetting the plywood on the floor it would be prone to peeling. The main...
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    Rubberizing boat floor (Fiberglass)

    I see that they have a decent base primer coat. I am wondering if there is some sort of equivalent or if anyone has had experience with the Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based primer. I sprayed on some from a left over can. Letting it sit now and will let it stand for a few days BUT the test is not in a...
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    Rubberizing boat floor (Fiberglass)

    Folks, I am wanting to rubberize the boat floor but ensure there is proper adhesion and no bubbling or flaking of the rubberized compound. The floor is fiberglass, beneath it is marine plywood. There is foam beneath the plywood so might be subject to having a bit of water seep through the...
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    Cracked block leaking water

    Folks, Motor runs fantastic. No running issues. Recently water started to leak from intake/exhaust manifold. I pulled off the manifold and found a Crack. Small but leaks water into the engine bay. Will some JB weld and drilling a hole on either end, then sealing it up prevent the Crack from...
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    OMC 120 Sterndrive assistance

    Folks, Purchased this as a project boat yet I have only ever worked on 2/4 stroke outboards; so this is a new sort of motor and leg within my experience level. I restore boats over a few months and then decide if I will enjoy it for the long haul. The prior owner says they think the engine...
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    Outboard Carburetors leaking fuel into intake

    I put stabilizer in the fuel. I ran the boat every 2 weeks in the winter on the muffs for at least 7-10 mins. Religiously. There was no bog before when I purchased the boat. I am more and more inclined to think the issue is the stator/trigger, high vs low. I'm thinking if it bogs then there...
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