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    Ekea replied to the thread 2004 300 Marlin "console".
    for black, NewWire Marine has a nice matte black called Lux Matte. i think i still prefer the basic glass/gelcoat to match the rest of...
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    Ekea replied to the thread 1998 263 Chase deck repair.
    hmm, maybe ill put a moisture meter on mine, that would be a great option and save some money
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    Ekea replied to the thread 1998 263 Chase deck repair.
    was he able to confirm dry delamination or factory void vs water intrusion? if it was due to water intrusion, you are just fixing the...
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    Ekea replied to the thread ISO 230 or 263.
    more curiosity than anything else, but why not the 257?
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    Ekea replied to the thread 2004 300 Marlin "console".
    everyone has a different opinion, but i wouldn't do the high gloss black acrylic panel. its essentially mounting your electronics in a...
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    Ekea replied to the thread 1993 Sailfish Fuel Tank.
    call grady, they can probably send you a drawing. altantic coastal welding (fab shop in NJ) also has lots of grady tank drawings on hand
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    Ekea reacted to Loaded by noon's post in the thread 1998 263 Chase deck repair with Like Like.
    Thanks, I did not know gelcoat does not stick to epoxy well so probably going to paint. Probably not going to paint the whole deck now...
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    Ekea replied to the thread Help a GW Newbie - De-winterization.
    also, make sure you dont forget to take the tape back off when you are done. it would probably just come off in the water without any...
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    Ekea replied to the thread 1998 263 Chase deck repair.
    i have a soft spot in the same spot on the starboard side. im interested to see how this goes. please post pics.
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    Ekea replied to the thread Matching (or close) Bottom Paint.
    thats an awesome pic
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    Ekea replied to the thread Matching (or close) Bottom Paint.
    technically, i dont need bottom paint. i was just trying to keep the discussion on non-ablative paints because i dont want one that...
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    Ekea replied to the thread long-haul tow Marlin 300.
    im sure if you ask on the hull truth, someone can point you in the direction of a good transporter
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    Ekea replied to the thread Matching (or close) Bottom Paint.
    petit's website says that it is "excellent for racing, trailering, or rack stored boats". id assume long enough
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    Ekea replied to the thread Sailfish Cockpit Drains.
    i just did the deck drains and hoses myself. it was about a day job and a definite pain. for what its worth, i didnt enjoy doing it...
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    Ekea replied to the thread Aft Seat Back Cushion.
    did you check with a different shop? i had my Chase upholstery 100% new custom made, and it was about 7k. the majority was missing...