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  1. briangcc

    Marina Slip Safe?

    It's all going to be your comfort level of what it looks like and the traffic during the year. Personally, I'd be really hesitant to do it having spent any number of summers up in the area. Wind whips up the white caps, idiot captains of cruisers/go-fast boats, and the water level depending on...
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    Bought my first boat to tinker on. Looking for advice

    I'd de-cap it instead of cutting into perfectly good fiberglass. It'll be more of a pain to get right afterwards. No way you're matching gelcoat after this amount of time. If you're like me, it'd annoy me to no end not matching.
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    1963 Montgomery Ward Sea King / Starcraft Starchief

    I'd find a way to use some zip tie mounting squares. Maybe 5200 them as opposed to using the adhesive backing? Just a thought...
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    Baltimore bridge hit by ship, collapsed

    Umm...they were saying that even if the anchor had been dropped, at the speed the ship was traveling it would have still impacted the bridge.
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    2000 Stingray 190 RX Restoration

    I see its a 4.3L Merc which should be a chevy block. Plenty of those in SUV's and trucks from multiple eras. For me I'd have the block out and checked as a starter. Then if needed, get a junkyard special and rebuild it with marine parts. Bolt it back in and away we go. I don't think that'd be a...
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    Thinking about building a boat this fall

    4' wide with a cabin? How come that sounds mighty tippy for the cabin to be useful? I'd 2nd, 3rd, whatever a 16' or larger aluminum boat and have a full camper canvas for winter fishing.
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    From what I've seen in other resto threads, if you go with PL, you need to allow sufficient time to off gas. Some are saying up to a week's time before you can coat with glass. Something to consider if you're under a time crunch.
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    1986 Starcraft Mariner 160

    Yep. Solid rivets that need to be bucked. Special tool to do so and 2 person operation.
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    1986 Starcraft Mariner 160

    I'll admit I am not an expert but that certainly looks like a lot more investigation is needed. IF it were mine, I'd be stripping all that "gook" off the bottom of the boat to see what I was truly dealing with. My spidey sense tells me there's more lurking under that stuff...wouldn't be Flex...
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    what to use to line ski locker

    Can just lay that carpet loose and pull it out when it gets filthy. My FourWinns was that way. Still have the carpet somewhere...didn't go with the boat when I traded it in.
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    what to use to line ski locker

    Mine's bare from the factory. I only store oars, spare bumpers, and a fishing net most of the time in there so I really don't have a need for anything else. From time to time the kids kickboards (foam) may be in there but again, nothing that's going to cause any kind of damage. My anchors, yes...
  12. briangcc

    HI! New Here!

    14' and cabin? That's going to be a mighty small cabin on an already small boat. I rented a 14' fishing boat once, that landed me my Bayliner in my signature. IF it were me, I'd be looking at the 16' and up aluminum fishing boats and add a full camper top to it. Much more versatile and probably...
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    Bought my first boat to tinker on. Looking for advice

    Bolt it asap. When it starts, it'll probably shake, rattle, roll a bit and if all that's holding it to the stand is gravity and those two little fingers on the motor mount, you may find yourself with an "Oh Carp" moment with a running engine sitting sideways on your driveway. That would be a...
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    Scratched brand new boat

    It's officially christened. Looks like it would rub out.
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    Boating with small children ( Toddlers ) Best Life Vest.

    My best advice is...a life jacket that is comfortable and fits. All bets are off if #1 isn't met. Btdt....made it all of 100' from the dock before having to turn around. Nothing like a fussy, overheated, uncomfortable kiddo to cut a boating trip short. We've found the neoprene (or similar) ones...
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    Brand New Boat Owner- Prop Question

    I'd run it as is and get it repaired if/when you hit something. We all hit something with a prop at some point...sunken logs, rock piles just below the surface, etc. Some hits are avoidable, others come out of no where. In a nutshell pitch is related to the theoretical distance it will travel...
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    Bought my first boat to tinker on. Looking for advice

    In case the first one dies. Good to have a backup. Only if you're fishing....and even then, it is optional. Oars, anchors, etc can get you moved or let you sit in one spot. Choice is how much effort is used when the bite dies in your current spot.
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    And here I'm thinking my wife's '17 Honda Accord 2.4L CVT got 42mpg in my normal commute. No fancy hybrid needed.
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    Bought my first boat to tinker on. Looking for advice

    One is fine for main motor and accessories as noted above. You'll want a 2nd if you add: (1) Big Thumpin Stereo w/amps OR (2) Trolling Motor. My current boat has (2) - one main, one for the trolling motor. Both are on a onboard charger so I can top the batteries off as needed. Charger has a...
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    2024 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense

    If anyone can control a diva, Tomlin can and has the track record to prove it. What's up for debate is whether Wilson is still any good. Going off the debacle and reports coming out of Denver....may not be. Time will tell. Going off what's been reported...what's a league vet minimum to find...
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