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Random Boat Parts For Sale / Interior on craigslist

« on: May 30, 2011, 11:14:39 AM »

Saw this thought someone might be able to use it.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/2363050491.html

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Stoked

« on: May 30, 2011, 11:12:48 AM »

Awesome Hope you are having a blast brother!

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Would you guys do this?

« on: May 25, 2011, 04:09:21 PM »

2X on the life vest

It does look like a blast going with the current.

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Take Care of Yourselvs Guys

« on: May 25, 2011, 03:57:08 PM »

SuperJet: I am glad to hear that your dad is back to being himself. Ralph: I hope that your father finds a kidney soon. I just wanted to add that not only should we be taking care of ourselves, but Cherish every moment you can.

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Boat Fires - Big/Small Poll

« on: June 17, 2009, 10:46:24 PM »

Still learning about boats but would it work to set up another water line that comes off the pump. a valve and some nozzles. We are cruising around on some big squirt guns. Very sorry to hear about the fire Ray.

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Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair / Re: C/J 402 New Paint

« on: June 12, 2009, 10:36:00 PM »

Looks bitchin!!! I really dig the hell out of the blue.

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Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair / Re: "Crackled" ? fiberglass

« on: June 09, 2009, 11:37:37 AM »

I really appreciate it GT, I am continuing my sanding efforts to see how much of this shrinkage I have to look forward to.

Thanks for the welcome as well.
I am really digging this site. There seems to be alot of cool and helpful people here.

This is my first boat and still have alot to learn. I am looking forward to being able to contribute where I can.

Thanks again
Randy

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Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair / "Crackled" ? fiberglass

« on: June 08, 2009, 09:19:59 PM »

I have been sanding

in order to get a nice coat of paint on it and this is what I have run across

it is located on the bough near where the windshield would be on a 72 spectra. Is this repairable? If so how do I go about it.

Thanks in advance for your time
Randy

Its a boat not rice crispies

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: 454 from scratch

« on: May 22, 2009, 02:55:34 PM »

Thanks Ray
That eases things a bit.

I have looked up the casting numbers on the heads they are said to be "peanut" heads. Which I am told don't flow very well.
The budget is pretty tight and another of my concerns are that I don't want to be unsafe about it.

Is it really needed to have a marine alternator/ carb / fuel pump in an open engine bay?

are hyper pistons ok in a cruiser setting?

Here she is

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / 454 from scratch

« on: May 22, 2009, 01:45:47 PM »

Hello all,

I am really stoked to have found this site.

I have recently bought a spectra 18. I got it without a motor. This is my first boat and being I had a motor sitting in the garage out of a truck I thought put the motor in it and ROCK N ROLL!!!

Well after cruising through the forum for a while I find this isn't a good idea. My purpose for this boat is to cruise around with the family and some tubing. So I am looking for some pointers on building a good reliable motor without breaking the bank. At least until i get my feet wet.

At the current time I have the motor tore down ready to go to the machine shop Tuesday.

Thank you for your time
Randy

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