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    Cheapest, easiest, fastest way to paint a crappy fiberglass boat?

    I live in Guatemala so prices are different here, but a gallon of oil-based paint is 350 Guatemalan Quetzales which is about $45 USD. I've been reading up on "roll and tip" and all that, but if nothing else, this whole thread/post is helping me realize - just do it. I AM going to try to find a...
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    Cheapest, easiest, fastest way to paint a crappy fiberglass boat?

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    Cheapest, easiest, fastest way to paint a crappy fiberglass boat?

    Not going to lie, not painting it all was on the table. I GUESS I should spend $50 and a bit if my time to have it not look like a total piece of $#!+ :)
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    Cheapest, easiest, fastest way to paint a crappy fiberglass boat?

    Love it! Thanks folks. Every video and advice page I could find is about doing it the proper way, very glad to hear if/when I half-ass this it won't fall apart in a week.
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    Cheapest, easiest, fastest way to paint a crappy fiberglass boat?

    Hi folks. I have a not-great, ugly-as-sin fiberglass boat that I've just patched up with new applications of fiberglass and resin. This is a very old boat and I don't care about its appearance at all (I have another boat that I use as my "good boat," this one is essentially a spare). But as...
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    2014 Mercury 115 EFI not starting - new starter needed?

    Just wanted to follow up and say, yes, you guys were 100% correct. With some "taps" (more like serious hits!) of the hammer to the starter, the motor started to turn. I'm just going to order a replacement rather than try to repair it, it seems pretty far gone. I can't stress enough how much this...
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    2014 Mercury 115 EFI not starting - new starter needed?

    Thank you again, I wasn't aware of that. It's been drained to the point of 12.35-12.40V a number of times and last week, for the first time, it measured at just 2V. The trickle charger still brought it back, but I'll definitely keep in mind that I might have battery problems and need a new...
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    2014 Mercury 115 EFI not starting - new starter needed?

    You guys rule, thank you so much! I live in a pretty rural spot, the nearest road is over two miles away (three km) away. I have a helper who's returning Monday, I'll try this with him. I'll check the change in battery voltage this weekend -- but I can tell you, the battery totally drained...
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    2014 Mercury 115 EFI not starting - new starter needed?

    Please bear with me, I am new to both boating and to engines. I've learned a lot in my short time with a boat but have a LONG way to go. I've uploaded a short video of me trying to start the motor here. Long story short: I'm hoping someone might be able to identify what some recent weird...
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    New boater with trouble starting engine

    Ha, I didn't post the pictures before because I felt like I was leeching too much help already, but I'm happy to do so since asked!:
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    New boater with trouble starting engine

    Definitely will do, this is high on my list of suspects. Over this weekend I'll be learning how the sensors look/work, right now I'm not yet sure exactly what I'd be looking for.
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    New boater with trouble starting engine

    Just a quick wrap up - I tested the battery today and it was perfect. Multimeter readings were exactly as they should be and corrosion was nonexistent. Also I took the boat on a couple trips with no problems. Like ThomW said, it will likely occur again - it already has several times...
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    New boater with trouble starting engine

    Thank you both for helping a baby out. It's a Mercury ECM0716 8M0080188, 115 HP 1.7L EFI 4 Stroke motor, made 12-22-2014. I unfortunately don't have the serial number yet. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I knew exactly none of that information above, and had to go to the dock to check...
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    New boater with trouble starting engine

    Please accept my strong apologies about asking what must be an ignorant, newbie question. I've moved to a home at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala that is boat access only, and purchased a used boat for $4,000. Beginning 2-3 weeks ago, the Mercury throttle/control (?) would sometimes make beeping noises...
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