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I just did some "brightwork" in the cockpit this weekend and was wondering what you guys use to seal the joint around the cockpit floor? Is there something that matches the color..cream-like or beige? I thought 5200 would be a little drastic for this application. Thanks, Jack

I've been looking for a good used genny for a bit and think I may have gotten one that may work for my situation. Its a 4.5KW Westerbeke gas generator, about 1989, with 1000hrs from someone on the board here. Its been in freshwater its entire life and is FWC as well. The owner said it even...

My most recent project is to save the $$ to get a new gas generator. But, I've been really tempted to pickup a used generator (6.5KW) for my 32FB because there seem to be a lot of deals floating around because of boat show purchases. Is this such a good idea? Where is the cutoff between what...

I know fiberglass resin is the way to go for strength ect, but I was wondering about a certain application. I finished fabricating what I need to put in the bilge to house the batteries/battery box. I want to place a supposrt or two under the platform I made for the battery box. Should I...

Okay, I finally got to the battery box demolition project that has been on the todo list since I bought the boat. I knew the wood that housed the batteries was deteriorated in spots to the point I could push my finger through it if I wanted to...its that soft. Anyhow, my Dad took the honors...

A stated in an earlier post I picked up a Raytheon 48mi open array radar system that's in pretty good shape for a reasonable. I picked it up under the assumption is would end up being my backup stand-alone radar after I get a new one in the future...It has the ability to show headings using a...

I am reassembling my exhaust system after erplacing parts that needed replaced....the part of the system after the exhaust elbows on my 454's all the way to the stern. In between the exhaust wye(collector) and the muffler is a piece of fiberglass 5"id pipe. I was wondering if I could just run...

I was wondering....I'm making brackets to anchor my mufflers to replace the brackets that are shot. I'm going to use 3/4 inch plywood and soak it with CPES before I paint it with Bilgecoate. Is there any reason to use marine grade plywood if I'm going to sock it with CPES? While I'm at it...I...

Next weekend the weather looks like it's gonna hit 65 here. I know...to early to tell. If it does happen, since I have both exhaust systems apart and there's room in the bilge to move around...I think I'm gonna cleanup, sand and paint the bilge floor with Bilgecote. Do you think it would be...

I was wondering how you guys felt about fuel/gas bladders? I was reading up on them...a place up here in NJ makes them for all applications. There safe? Does the coast guard give issues with this?

I ripped out both exhaust systems this weekend expecting to find lots of good stuff growing in them because they are original mufflers from 1985! :eek: To my suprise they were totally open and relatively clean. My question is....Is there any reason to replace these even though they're 20+ yrs...

Okay...here's the deal. I found a really cheap lower end furuno radar on ebay that could hold me over until I get the main system. Only thing is I never did ebay before and this guy wants western union...not paypal or a credit card. The unit is really cheap too. $500 complete...The scary...

I saw a cheap 96 mile radar on ebay...overkill but cheap. How hard is it to get cables for these things?

I'm looking at a used Furuno 1942 MKII 64nm 6KW unit. I guess I'm thinking about going used if the price is right because I have other things I need to get this year but still need a radar. (Mainly a liferaft is next.) I ran into this used unit though. Not sure what its worth but its five...

I just picked up a used fighting chair and wanted to know the most effective metal polish you've all used. The chair has just had an initial polish on my part but I want to get something that will really do a number on it. I guess i'll end up using this on all the chrome on the boat as well as...

Mike, I'm seriously considering the Amtico flooring you've used on your boat. I was wondering if you could tell me what you did with the flooring when you had to deal with any hatches you may have? I have an access hatch I'd have to deal with and I'm not quite sure how I would approach making...

I'm looking at a used 130lb class scopinich chair. Teak back/foot rest and fiberglass seat. What do you guys think a used one is worth in the worst shape but restorable?

What do you guys use? In the past I've used an assortment of 55watt halogens. Now, unfortunately on backorder from the folks who did my hardtop, I have a set of 100watt Hellas. ....Which by the way Hella doesn't make a 100watt light, its the 55watt setup with a 100watt bulb, which I am...

Anyone have a good source. This is one of the next things on my to do list. Thanks

Okay...Even though I am not finished with my interior I am starting to look forward in time and plan working on the hull/topside of my 32FB. Looking for some opinions. The boat is a 1985 so the hull is gelcoated with imron blue striping. Right now I want to repaint the stripes. Whats the...