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  1. J

    Transom Issues

    Looking at that - that area has been worked on - Stevie wonder would’ve seen that. There’s something bad underneath …. Boats not in front of me - but I know trouble when I see it
  2. J

    Transom Issues

    See those areas I marked ? This boat has had a considerable amount of work done to it that’s trouble you buy this thing used ?
  3. J

    Fishing ?

    last trip offshore - about 2 weeks ago golden tilefish - deep dropping do I need to add more ? You have any ??
  4. J

    Fishing ?

    Last post was February 19 ?? don’t any of you guys ever fish ?
  5. J

    Replacing thru hulls, removing bottom paint, temporary fixing a wet transom..... making progress.......

    I can’t understand how someone would do this, versus having the bottom of the boat wet blasted. What is your time and health worth ? taking advice from the internet ? Are you insane ?
  6. J

    Hardtop paint-265Express

    Try this https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdjvewBo/
  7. J

    Hardtop paint-265Express

    No orange peel there - that’s gel coat … wish I could add a video of the finished product
  8. J

    Hardtop paint-265Express

    You get the point !!
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    Hardtop paint-265Express

    Here’s one of many, many jobs I’ve done - this will show you a very distinct contrast between a cheap low quality single part paint and a real surface finish ,again, your idea of good and mine are probably very different … That’s gel coat , applied to the correct thickness , wet sanded and...
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    Hardtop paint-265Express

    You’re correct - I know very little about cheap low quality products Use the best available, use the proper techniques - do it correctly … Using low quality is never a good move - nothing will change my mind ! You stated “about as close as you can get to a true 2 part,without the huge cost”...
  11. J

    Hardtop paint-265Express

    You can add a product “griptex” to the surface, after you’ve applied one coat.this will give a non skid surface .
  12. J

    Hardtop paint-265Express

    Correct - I don’t use cheap single part products , I’ve already stated that actually, this thread is about that - the gentleman asked a few questions and I’ve given him answers.
  13. J

    Hardtop paint-265Express

    A single part paint - it won’t have the hardness a 2 part product does , won’t have the color or the appearance , looks cheap. You’ll always be able to push your finger nail into it. I would never use crap like that I’ve seen others use it and I’ve repaired the results quite a few times. it...
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    Hardtop paint-265Express

    Do not use a cheap single part paint - no matter what anyone tells you , it will not fully harden . You can add all the hardening products you want to it, it still won’t . It looks cheap because it is ! 2 products to use : Gel coat - applied to the correct thickness awlgrip I like gel coat
  15. J

    222 fisherman

    Deal pending… deposit in hand
  16. J

    222 fisherman

    Change of plans : listing the Grady - extensive upgrades were done to the boat, see this thread ,https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/222-upgrades.33908/ Few other features : Taco grand slam outriggers, fusion audio system.covers for both the leaning post and console Motor still under warranty ...
  17. J

    Deck hatch re-core 265

    Wood - wood indeed requires epoxy.wood needs to be sealed ,polyester resin isn’t waterproof. Gel coat will adhere just fine to epoxy, you need a separation coat of vinylester - duratec surfaced is the product to use. A much better choice for that recore would be nidacor / honey comb core.this...
  18. J

    222 upgrades

    Yes, an SMG4 guage works with your motor It’s a much better set up than the c10
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    222 upgrades

    Next project - get the bottom paint off quick blast - followed by sanding and squirting some gel coat on it …
  20. J

    222 upgrades

    Ran 90+ nm last week , never shut the motor down all day Burned a little under 30g fuel