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    Fiberglass Cloth

    I know you guys are sick of answering this question, but I am wondering what kind of cloth to use on the floor of my boat.<br /><br />Its a 18' bowrider, I am using poly resin, I have replaced the floor now plan on using a layer of 1.5 ounce mat then a layer of cloth on top of that. I have...
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    Volvo Trim Pump

    I bought a 1993 Wellcraft excel with a Volvo aq151, 4 cylinder, I/O a few months ago and when I went to buy it the trim worked perfectly. When I got home, a few days later I noticed all of the trim pump oil on the floor of the boat. I tried filling the resivour up with oil again, but now it...
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    Best place to find OEM volvo parts

    Where is the best place to find volvo parts. I have a Volvo AQ151 and don't know any good web sites to buy parts. <br /><br />Also - anyone that works on or owns one of these engines. What are some of the common things that go wrong with these engines? I am working on my first boat rebuild...
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    Trim pump Oil

    I need to know what kind of oil to use in my trim pump. I have a 1993 volvo pentra. Some tell me to use 10w30, others tell me to use "trim pump and steering fluid". Thanks for your help!!!<br /><br />Greg
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    Wood Paint

    I have some wood that I would like to paint. Its in the engine capartment and it still solid so I am not replacing it. I am hardly ever going to see it and don't really want to spend $100 for a gallon of white easypoxy to paint it. How well would just regular exterior paint hold up in Marine...
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    Seating Layout

    I bought a 18' runabout and plan on replacing most of the floor and fixing it up. I do not want to go with the original seating layout though. I do not want a lounge back to back seat for the captains chair like you see in most runabouts. I want to replace it with a captains seat. This is...
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    Least Expensive Resin

    I need to purchase 5 or 6 gallons of fiberglass resin. At $35 a gallon from Boat US this gets a little expensive. Where can I find it cheaper?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Greg
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    The Saga Begins...... (Update)

    So I bought my first boat today. Its a 1993 Wellcraft Excel, 18' bowrider. It has a Volvo 4 cylinder engine that puts out around 120hp, fresh water cooled and runs great! I feel I got a good deal, the boat and trailer was $1800. NADA value was around $4000 so I am happy.<br /><br />Now the...
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    I/O vs. an Outboard

    I am set on buying a bowrider. For the past few days I have probably spent 15 hours searching for the perfect boat. At first I had my heat set on an Outboard because I figured it would be much easier to work on if need be, more room inside the boat and easier for a floor replacement. The only...
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    New to Boats - Want to buy and Rebuild!

    I'm 18 years old and would like to buy my first boat. Since I am pretty good with my hands I was looking to rebuild one and have been reading a lot on this forum. I have never worked with boats before though and know very little. I have worked on everything from cars to golf carts to dirt...
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