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Interesting. My experience so far with the duratec.....I have been redoing swim platform, forward anchor hatch, bow pulpit this winter and will start on transom hatches that cover the bait box and storage box in next couple of weeks. Using the duratech 50/50 with gelcoat, and then using styrene...

If this model is like mine, it is not a big deal to pull a tank and either repair or replace it depending upon the level of the problem, so would not let that be a show stopper for a great boat.

I like using the GE Silicone II in almond color that matches the Grady hull color exactly. The speakers have held up with no issues so far. My Sony's are nearing 2 years and the Lowrance are nearing a year and still look brand new and no signs of corrosion. Running speaker wires was not much...

One question in regards to securing the chain/anchor from self deployment....which is better? An Ancor tensioner or the channel lock with pin like shown on ocsnlr's setup? Seems the tensioner will pull tight and maybe keep chain from slapping around? Or can you twist the chain to fit tight in...

Brian, I added some pics to Picasa so hope this link will work for you: https://picasaweb.google.com/1050768872 ... erAddition Ok, should be able to post pics now. First pic is 6" Sony speaker with original pie plate cut up to fit as a flange. Second pic is Lowrance 6-1/2" that came with...

gw204, still no response from site moderator on why I can't post a pic/attachment due to quota reached. I did find an older post where I did put in a pic of my first set of Sony speakers. Link is here: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16553 I just cut up the original pie plate to see if this would work...

Before re-installing by swim platform this weekend, the pie plates and reseal arount transom with 4200 had time to cure so I put a air pressure leak test on. I was very surprised with soap spray solution to find 2 leaks around lower motor mount bolts on starboard engine. Dang, wish I had...

Hey BobP, you got me rethinking the backing plate. I wonder if I should just use a piece of resin coated plywood, like maybe 1/2 or if that would not be strong enough. Just thinking the ply will form to uneven surface better than let's say a 1/2 piece of aluminum plate. Not sure how thick the...

I put 4 of these on and they are excellent so far. Have re-adjusted several times to get them just right and think I have the dialed in now. Adjustment is easy and they seem to hold up fine. http://www.tackletogo.com/6511490.html Not sure about the 2" measurement though. Not sure what model...

Hey BobP, I need to remove the pulpit since former owner must have dropped the anchore multiple times and severely damaged the gel coat taking chunks out, so need to get it off to repair and re-gelcoat. FYI, a while back, I tried to remove the forward bulk head with no success. Had to remove...

Thanks for the details BobP! You are right, the Vberth forward compartment is huge! I noticed the rope slightly slides under into this area sometimes. I found there is a glassed in piece of plywood hanging down about 1-2 inches that if cut off, would allow one heck of a lot of rope to slide into...

Yeah, one has to be careful using mixed products as sometimes can run in to compatibility issues. That is why I tried to stay with a single company system so would not have any issues of peeling or other type long term problems. I used to paint professionally on automotive and industrial and...

They have reformulated to support application to aluminum it appears or at least that is what they led me to believe. Note the timing sensitve statement....they must know something.....at least it sounds scientific to me.... lol. I would have thought the plan would be to use the paint, but if...

Well, I tried to post the pic, but board quota is reached. Not sure why this keeps happening on this site? Anyone know?

Reel, I dug out the procedure for how to refinish properly with Interlux products. They used to have a vinyl wash type primer, but got away from it, even though it is really good stuff. 1. Degrease the aluminum with 2333N or 2316N 2. Sand the aluminum with 80 grit paper to achieve a...

I installed speakers in that hole and had to cut larger than original and turned out great. The Lowrance (fusion) speakers that came with the Sonic Hub fit great and I sealed them, so no water gets in. Otherwise, you can make your own covers out of 1/2" starboard, route the edges with a...

Reel Nauti, Richie has excellent points. I was getting a lot of water also and just a few weeks ago pulled the swim platform off and am in finishing stages of recoring balsa and gel coat finish. Reason to pull in first place was I did an air pressure test and could hear air escaping under the...

Offshore, I found the Dremel multitool does a great job in trimming the edges of glass and then use the dual action sander to flush up to original edge. I am re-coring my swim platform and will update some pics in other post I had started. What you are doing looks great so far. I used the balsa...

I use the Halogen shop lights and put just over the surface to be cured. You would be surprised how much heat they put out. Just make sure you don't put them too close and keep an eye out not to overheat the surface. Leave them on long enough to kick off the resin to allow the wax to surface and...

Thanks, everything makes sense. I will use your ideas in my fitup for sure. Thanks for sharing the details!