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Engine room vinyl coated foam is peeling
FastOlson at 6:49am 08.04.24
Just a guess, but is the OP's boat about 15 years old? If so, it's a modern boat with some real mark
Engine room vinyl coated foam is peeling
Scott T-Bird at 6:34am 08.04.24
My solution was to encapsulate the foam using Reflexite insulation. I sealed edges with some alum
Thoughts about the Commoderizer?
smokey73 at 6:21am 08.04.24
What 2 heads? Link or picture?
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smokey73 at 6:17am 08.04.24
John, I plan on doing that but even then it is nearly impossible be to prove if a particular boat di
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jviss at 6:12am 08.04.24
Yes! I ordered & received the new decals from a supplier on EBay; have not ordered the paint. I
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BigEasy at 6:10am 08.04.24
Oh, so you're really going to do it! Exciting. Yes! I ordered & received the new decals from a
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jssailem at 6:03am 08.04.24
Your insight is spot on Smokey. Only defensive thought would be to take pictures of moored boats th
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smokey73 at 5:55am 08.04.24
Interesting possible event for here in Beaufort SC. I have prepped my boat but it looks like some p
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jviss at 5:54am 08.04.24
Oh, so you're really going to do it! Exciting. Make sure you have a moisture trap on the airline.
Interior light conversion to LEDs - Any issues
Clutch Cargo at 5:48am 08.04.24
Thanks for all the replies and insight. I checked out marinebeam.com and you're right, a great reso
1985 O'day 28 Depth Transducer Relocation - Something Interesting
Clutch Cargo at 5:46am 08.04.24
That center console in the background must've been washed after you finished grinding lol Ha ha! W
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BigEasy at 5:41am 08.04.24
Paint kit includes base color coat & reducer as well as clear coat & hardener. store.theoutboardpa
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jviss at 5:31am 08.04.24
Paint kit includes base color coat & reducer as well as clear coat & hardener. store.theoutboardpa
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colin59 at 5:23am 08.04.24
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BigEasy at 5:19am 08.04.24
What's in the kit? Who makes it? Paint kit includes base color coat & reducer as well as clear
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jviss at 4:44am 08.04.24
The outboard paint shop in Miami has complete kits to repaint. What's in the kit? Who makes it?
Catalina 25 - Barrier Coat and Bottom Paint Recommendations
jviss at 4:35am 08.04.24
Since you are in Clinton, MS, I assume you're putting this in fresh water, no?
Catalina 25 - Barrier Coat and Bottom Paint Recommendations
dlochner at 4:08am 08.04.24
@rcoleman67 , do I have this labelled correctly ? paint it. If you're a perfectionist, epoxy it.
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Ralph Johnstone at 2:14am 08.04.24
@rcoleman67 , do I have this labelled correctly ? ction of bare FG which you have exposed and just
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Turns out the failure was not on the pex tubing. It was the black fitting where it pushes into the m

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