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    Spraying equipment

    I'm getting close enough to buy paint for my boat. I'm going to use Interlux brand paints and I plan on spraying however have never sprayed before and will need proper equipment. Does anyone have any recommendations to a good spray gun that won't break the bank along with any other equipment...
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    This is pretty funny

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjGd1C6E4ys
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    The Anti-Starcraft Club

    I'm just messing with you Starcraft guys. Rules and boating by-laws 1. All members welcome. 2. No bashing on any boat. 3. No speeds believed accurate unless video of GPS run confirms it. 4. Bail money must be posted for a buddy in need. 5. A 12 oz. beverage of the captains choosing must be...
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    One of those days...

    Yes, I'm having one of those days today. I dropped off my Jet Ski Wednesday to have an oil change done along with a recall fix. I told them I would pick it up on Friday with no problems. Well, I arrived at the shop around 3:00-3:30 and they hadn't even started on it. I asked if they were...
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    Price

    What kind of price would you guys put on a freshly rebuilt, good running old Mercury "tower of power" 150 HP with everything checking out good?
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    New Kawasaki

    Any of you guys have the new Kawasaki Ultra 260 X or LX jet ski?
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    Poly Resin Question

    Strange question but I was wondering if I could lay a layer of glass with epoxy resin over top polyester resin without the wax curing agent or if poly needs to be completely cured beforehand?
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    Epoxy additive???

    I am using West System epoxy resin and want to glue two pieces of 3/4" plywood together (84"x20") for my transom. What do I need to add to the epoxy to create the best adhesive glue?
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    Removing steering cable from engin?

    Okay, I need some help removing the steering cable from my Mercury outboard. The steering does work fine and probably the only thing in the boat that is fairly new but I need to take the motor off for transom and other repairs. After a couple of hours of no head way, I'm getting frustrated. I...
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    1975 Checkmate V-Mate II Restore

    Okay, I am starting my first attempt at restoring an old boat. I decided to go with this little old boat as I thought it had character and I always liked Checkmates. what we brought home to restore I decided to clean the outside and buff the top to see if I could restore any of the gel...
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    Gel Coat with faded metalflake

    I have a 1975 Checkmate that is completely metalflaked. The red metalflake that is really faded above the rub rail and below the water line. When I bought it, the top very rough and I have buffed with Aqua-buff which smoothed and restored some shine but nothing like glass of good gel coat and no...
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