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    Fiberglass patch issue

    While it will work there are better ways to patch aluminum. A flat tire can be fixed by filling it with concrete, but it's not the best way.
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    Fiberglass patch issue

    Clean off the fiberglass first then you can see what is really wrong. Then you can see what the real problem is and how best to fix it.
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    Fiberglass patch issue

    Sand it back until you get to where it solidly attached. Or better yet peel it off and fix it right.
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    Help identifying a boat

    Is the Baltic Birch made with waterproof glue? Maybe you should test some.
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    What is this boat?

    The big Starcrafts get done.
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    Transom replacement, curved to straight question

    You could put an 1/8" spacer on the inside.
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    Alternative to Gluvit

    Gluvit goes on the inside on the rivets and seams.
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    Mid 1980’s Mercury 35 wire corrosion

    I believe shrink tubing now comes with adhesive inside.
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    New project

    What do you mean by fix up? There are better ways to fix leaks on tin boats.
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    Old Meyers transom repair questions

    The way the transom cap is cut to make the bends makes me think it's not original. Keep the inner wood the same thickness and do a 2-piece outer. A thinner outer wood piece along the upper part of the transom where a motor clamps on and the top cap goes on. A thicker piece of wood where the...
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    What is a Jon Boat?

    Meat and bread = Sandwich. But is a hotdog really meat?
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    What is a Jon Boat?

    A Jon boat is flat bottom, square front. A grilled cheese is bread, cheese, butter.
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    Old Meyers transom repair questions

    Could you bolt on a mini jacker or something just for set back the is the correct thickness of your motor.
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    Old Meyers transom repair questions

    Is the transom wood 1.5" inside and .5" outside?
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    Trouble with hull ID

    Sometimes the last digit after the year indicates a change in production specs.
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