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    Yellowing of New Polyurethane Top Coat

    I was wondering of anyone from the very warm areas of the globe had experienced in extreme heat conditions a yellowing of newly painted topcoat. I recently had some patch up work done using a reputable brand of topcoat and has fully dried now since 2 months but in the Middle Easts extreme summer...
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    On Demand Freshwater Pump

    Hi all,I am installing a new automatic pump for my onboard freshwater system and was wondering as the outlet lines will have no water or pressure as have been drained (there is water to the inlet), is there anything special I have to do the first time to get the pump to work, as I understand...
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    Draining or waterproofing floor hatch channels

    Hi, I have an issue thats P&^% me off. Background Boat floor has a screw down hatch that covers hold where fuel/water tank is. The hatch fits into a channel about 2"deep and 2"wide. Hold has a bilge pump installed also as a separate compartment to the main rear bilge area.Have put rubber...
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    Cleaning rust specks from fglass decks

    Just wondering as I seem to have tried most things to remove rust specks from my patterned Fglass decks (including the toilet bowl cleaner)..has anyone used Ospho and what have been the results? http://www.ospho.com/directions.htm http://www.amazon.com/Skyco-Ospho-Metal-Primer-Qt/dp/B000C02CDG :)
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    Boat Pin Striping

    Can anyone assist me please. I am trying to source a striping similar to the photo but cant seem to locate much on the www. Size is about .75" but close will do (gold/white/blue) Thanks
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    Disposable propane bottles Fittings?

    I am finally up to connecting up the new stove for the boat-yeah...but (always a but!!). Meant to run on those disposable propane camping type bottles which I can source no issues there but, for either the coleman screw type bottles or the other ones that would use a bayonet type fitting, whilst...
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    Install Bung Plug or Not??

    To be or not to be... I have recently upgraded to a newer boat. An Italian Sessa Dorado 22ft . Needs a bloody good clean but in perfect nick. Anyway... Coming from a manufacturer of larger yachts rather than trailer boats they did not install a bung plug. The bilge area is a PITA to get to...
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    Head Gasket Size Issues

    Hi Guys, hopefully someone can assist me as this is driving me bonkers.:mad: Issue: replacing head gasket on a small block chevi 225 hp (about an 86 model I think) and the only head gaskets I can locate or have are all slightly too small (about 1.5-2mm) in size around the cyclinder bore (that is...
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    Twins versus Single O/B

    OK... I know this one has probably been beaten to death, with maybe no clear winner but...comments would be gladly appreciated! I am picking up a used 22 ft Hard Top (1.1 tonne without motor) and am debating whether to put twin Yamaha 60hp (4 stroke) or a single 115 Yami (4 stroke) (Hull rated...
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    sessa boats

    Hi all, I am looking at picking up a used 2006 Sessa Dorado 22 ft Pilothouse and was wondering if anyone had any experience with the Italian made sessa's and what they thought. Are they built to last and are the stringers etc upto strength?? :) Needs an OB and will probably try for a 115 hp yami.
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    Island Girl Boat detailing products?

    I was wondering if any of our community had used any of the 'Island Girl' boat detailing products, especially the hull cleaning and ''waxing'' products and what were the results?? I ask as; they are a bit expensive for a ''trial'' and I dont want to risk coating my gel coat with something I may...
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    Blown Head Gasket??

    Wondered if anyone could help...I can see the end of my tether from here! Issue: Do I have a blownhead gasket or could it be the heat exchanger and what is they way to tell without changing the head gasket? Problem: Engine overheats: gradually the temp rises (faster at revs (like 6 mins at...
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