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  1. RaftRat

    Marine grade wood sealer advice

    Ahoy mates! I’m looking for some guidance on a wood sealer for my floor and benches. I found a product called Gleam by Total Boat seems to have good reviews for finish and ease of use, so I was leaning in that direction. And I was going to use the “Old Timer’s” mix for that thirsty first coat...
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    Advice for Smith Mountain Lake, VA

    Does anyone have any advice for fishing Smith Mountain Lake in VA? I’m going for a week with the in-laws. Got a house on the lake, with a nice dock. I can’t bring my boat because it’s a long way from being ready. So I plan to fish from the dock. I used to fish for largemouth bass quite a bit...
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    How effective is Gluvit?

    Ahoy mariner’s, I’m restoring a older Starcraft Seafarer, and I’m really trying to make it nice. And I want to do it right. I’ve noticed it has a leak at the bow keel, and I noticed a few places that have sealant on them that’s now cracking and peeling, kind of looks like a type of silicone...
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    Trolling motor mount

    Ahoy mariners, So I have 14’ Starcraft seafarer- aluminum v-hull, that I’m working on outfitting for fishing. And I just got a new motorguide xi3, which is a folding style, bow mounted trolling motor. I’m trying to figure out how to mount it. Any ideas, advice, or experience on design or...
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    What model is my Starcraft?

    Hey guys, I'm a new member here, but I always enjoyed the wisdom I got when I was still an outsider, so thank you. I acquired an older Starcraft boat from a buddy of mine, who got it from his grandfather. We "restored" it back then, and we used to fish in it a lot, but he moved away, and the...
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