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  1. freddy063

    Adding Wiring To the Hard Top Piping

    My last project consisted of adding 6 new cables to the top of my hard top, I ran white sanitation hose from the deck to hardtop then from the top box back to the new back box. I used 1 1/4 because they were out of 1 1/2. I don't like the plastic 2 hole straps but for now they will work
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    position of mast head

    the spot light is so close it shouldn't be a problem ,I hope.
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    Installing Radar - Looking for Tips

    this is what I ended up with.
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    position of mast head

    I mounted the mast head a little to the aft and now wondering if I should of had it more forward. What does everyone thing? URL=http://s994.photobucket.com/user/freddy063/media/top1.jpg.html][/URL]
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    Any do it your selfer out there

    I just priced out the wiper motors ,arms and blades, so much for a cheap way out,is there a boat junk yard out there anywhere? :jaw Hey DENNISG01 I couldn't fine a brace so I made one and it tighten up the old shield, and made everything a lot more strong.
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    Any do it your selfer out there

    more updated photos , it getting closer to being done, and it looks like it will be just fine for what i wanted and needed. [/URL [url=http://s994.photobucket.com/user/freddy063/media/inside.jpg.html] Looks like a lot of glass???? What does everyone thing?
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    Any do it your selfer out there

    I'm at Dolphin Marina http://dolphinmarinaandrestaurant.com/ but spend most of my time at this place http://www.ericasseafood.com/
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    Any do it your selfer out there

    now that's what i'm taking about i never would of never thought of ss and teak, I will look into that, thanks
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    Any do it your selfer out there

    yes safety glass and I was planing on added a brace, not sure, ss or teak. want something that will look right but different , but work.Thanks for your in put, i need more, i learned a lot, but still needs improvement.
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    Any do it your selfer out there

    Got my glass today, weekend install, it looking good hope it works out like I planed. What I spend so far. Plywood 4x8 sheet $80.00 fiberglass stuff and gel-coat $109.00 glass and install $251.00 rubber molding $85.00 sand...
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    blotchy fibreglass

    I try on/off or maybe some muriatic acid if it's a stain , if it's wax build up use acetone.
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    Stripped spark plug hole threads

    What motor? I would say as long as it is tight and not leaking , run it. What did the plug look like, and when was the last time you changed them?
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    Any do it your selfer out there

    Finally fit before the glass. I guess i should uncover the boat.
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    Gas Gauge question

    my 1994 gauges never worked on my used boat, i use the fuel management to watch my usage and reset after every full up
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    Any do it your selfer out there

    , So now I have the marine grade ply cut , fiberglass chop and coats, with two gel coats it's starting to look like what I want.
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    Trailer Issue, not enough tongue weight

    what hitch do you have on your truck? I had a drop down to level out the trailer and found that a straight one that keeps the trailer more up worked better for me, try playing with different hitches levels and see what response you get.It worked on my boat.
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    Any do it your selfer out there

    I started a few weeks ago make a frame with strips of 1/4 inch ply and a hot glue gun, from that I ended up with this my 2nd temporary panels. a few steps later I cut the finally panels. There are now covered with fiberglass and gelcoat, will add pic tomorrow.
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    What type of livewell pump do I need?

    wouldn't you want the hose to go up past the water line on the outside of the boat to stop any siphoning action? My hose comes out of the seacock up and down onto the pump, stops the flow it theirs a leak.
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    Any do it your selfer out there

    I'm getting sick of looking through the fake plastic glass that they use for the upper half of the boats windshields , after years of using it I can't see anything. So i'm making a new top part with glass. Had anyone else done this and how? I need some ideas and some help in design, any...
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    Cleaning Connections Behind Switch Panel

    It doesn't make it like new, but the spray work very well, better than brake cleaner , and it lifts a lot of the old corrosion and oxidization off the connector, I was surprised myself.