Well, I like to experiment, if it doesn't put the boat in peril. I tried using Ace porch paint, instead of the "ablative" $140+ bottom paint, since I sit right out in a river that flows fairly well. So I just got hauled for the Winter last weekend. While I haven't seen it in person, the yard...

Pulled out...the yacht that is... Just to cover a bunch of bases; the bottom paint has been wet for 14 months and is the WM cheapo stuff at $49 / gallon. A few barnacles with Zebras growing on top of them. I am pleased to say, that after a 15 mph grounding near Dauphine Island Al. theres...

Hi Folks, I'm repainting a '73 HAT 45C. I am wondering if anyone has any Awlgrip roll and tip techniques they especially like and would like to share. I have heard a few things such as tinkering with the amount of reducer depending on the temperature, keeping the brush used for tipping in a rag...

OK, I made the mistake of opening up one of my cushions. Yep, original, 45 year old. Funny smells. I think it might be a cheap way to get high, but I think it maight have additional side effects.... SO - What is the ECONOMICAL way to replace the foam in the cushions? I am thinking 3"...

I do not understand how with all of the pressure in the cooling system, that plastic tube and the plastic jug stay together. Why are they there, other than the tube coming off and water pouring all over me when I am crawling around front of my 892's. Can I take them out? I check coolant level in...

Hey Guys: I have a 1990 54 ED and I have been trying to figure out the best way to replace the wheels on my pilothouse door. I have the wheels from Sam's Marine. I tried to take the bottom track off without much success. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated. Of course as luck...

Question, I have a couple of 8v53n's with airseps and K&N air filters. Is there any type of maint I should be doing to the airseps? I have cleaned the air filters, but I remember somebody on the forum saying something about the "airbox" draining the oil from them? Thanks in advance Lenz

I had a strange one Saturday. I started the generator and it ran for about 35 minutes and started to run ruff and quit. I started checking today and I did the obvious. I changed the filters. Nope no go. So I removed the fuel exit line and found no fuel. Great a bad lift pump. I removed it thinking...

Everyone, I have a basic question before I start another small project. Some of the paint (Inside) on our aft Stern Portlights are starting to chip some of the original paint. I'm getting ready to scrape them down and repaint them. Is there anything I should be aware of that I could screw...

NAME THAT MOVIE ! Spent a couple of hours yesterday checking shafts and props etc. To my chagrin, even after the grounding last year, there appears to be no damage whatsoever! I indicated the shafts at 3 points each and NONE showed more than .0015 runout. ( read these numbers right boyz! )...