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    Polyester coverage question

    Hi, I began laying the glass for the floor in the cockpit of my boat today. Originally I was going to use two layers of 1 1/2 oz mat over 5/8 sealed plywood but after talking to a boat builder, who suggested that I use a mat and woven roving combination, I opted to do that. I was not prepared...
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    Reduced poly/catalyst cure time

    After a much too long hiatus from my boat project, I'm catching up. Soon, I hopefully will start to apply two layers of 1 1/2 oz mat to my floor and this prompts a question. I will be working alone and don't want to be concerned about early set up while wetting out the glass. If I reduced the...
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    "Precoat" confusion

    Hi, Many posts mention precoating the wood befor the actual application of the fiberglass / resin or epoxy application. I assume this is also the case for a bonding, or adhesive mixture. I have not seen any information of how this is done. Does one apply the resin, absent the fiberglass /...
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    Look what sank at our T- pier

    An old wooden 80 Ton trawler sank in the bay 2 days ago. It went completly down. The only thing visible was an outrigger protruding into the air. A barge and crane were required to raise the "Susan Diane" It had been tied to the pier taking on water for a period of time befor the bilge pumps...
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    Kitty Hair question.

    I was wondering if "Kitty Hair" was a brand name of some sort of putty? Is it an automotive or marine product ? Can one make his own by using cut up chopped strand mat, epoxy, hardener and mixing it to a peanut butter consistency? Can this be used as a wood on wood bonding mixture? Sorry for...
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    Who was that poster??

    Hi, About a year or so ago, there was a poster who used to show parts of his restore project in video format. he was a "good ol boy" type from down south. I enjoyed looking at his posts and would like to see them agaqin. Does anyone remember his username? I think it was BuBa or...
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    Center stringer Pic & question

    Hopefully this picture will show up. If it does, here is my problem. This picture is somewhat confusing due to the perspective. I am trying to show the center stringer that is directly in front of my engine. It was very water logged and rotted. I cut it out to solid wood and now am in...
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    Encapsulation question

    Hi, I'm currently cutting out all the pieces of plywood that will be used in my re-flooring project. I plan to coat all the surfaces with thinned ( to rubbing alcohol consistancy) poly resin. This, will then be catalyzed with a reduced amount of MEKP to allow for a longer kick time, hopefully...
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    Calling epresutti

    What happened?? I was really enjoying reading your repair project link when suddenly the pictures were x'd out after May 13, 2006:'(. The workmanship looks fantastic, is there any chance of seeing the rest of ther pics?
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    Viewing prior posts

    Hello, At times I will want to follow a prior thread from a former poster from beginning to end. My problem stems from the fact that I can only view recent past posts. I will click on the posters user name and then on the "view all posts". Only a few will show up. Does anyone know why this...
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    "Sistering" a center stringer.

    Hi all,<br /><br />I am in the process of replacing the flooring in a 25' cabin cruiser.The boat is a 1957 model and over the years has developed areas of leakage. Whilst tearing out the flooring inside the boat, I saw that the center stringer had some rot. This stringer is a 2X6 that is tabbed...
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    HVLP Question.

    I bought an Hlvp spray gun from Home Depot recently and have some questions about it .I hope some one can help.<br /><br />I'm trying to spray some oil based enamel but am having to thin it down so much it makes me wonder if I'm doing something wrong.<br /><br />Reading the can in many cases...
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    What do you think this is?

    It measures 2"x7", is located just below the waterline and appears to have a ground wire ( I think) connected to it.
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    Spiffin' up the inside?

    I was looking at the inside of my boat recently and it occured that perhaps it looks a little "Sparten". I have plain old naughahyde bunks and plain fibergass sides. I'd like to cover the sides with some kind of fabric. Was thinking along the lines of automotive floor covering. Has anyone...
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    Pic test

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    Callling tommays or anyone else who knows how

    How does anyone post a picture in the middle of a post like tommays did in the faster planing post. That post is in the mercruiser volvo & omc forum.<br />Did he use a picure hosting site? If so what was the proceedure?------Thanks.
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    Thanks to everyone

    :) Thanks ever so much for everyone who came to help me. Unfotunately it finally dawned on me that I guess electical stuff isn't my cup of tea.<br /><br />I ended up calling a man who came to my house, trouble shot and found the problem then fixed it for $50.00. Money well spent. Turned out to...
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    What Mercruiser do I have?

    I'm having a problem with the starter on my engine and want to fix it. The trouble is I can't identify the model of the engine. The serial number is 1667103. It is located on the rear right side of the engine block above the starter motor. According to the manual this could be a 120-140-160-165...
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    Trim Tab adjustment

    My boat pulls very hard to the left when I open the throttle. Has anyone had this problem and if so how did you correct it? I think I should try to adjust the trim tab but am unsure as to the proper proceedure.I have a Mercruiser I.O.<br /><br />Thanks for any help.
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    Bellows Installation ?

    I have been working on my OLD Mercruiser II drive and have come to the point of reinstalling it. I have to connect the U-Joint bellows. I was told that I don't need to put any sealant on the bellows, just clamp it on. The bellows will be under water whilst using the boat so I question not having...
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