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Adding T-track to narrow gunwale?
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On my old Lund with similar setup I decided tracks were too difficult and took up valuable space. Instead I found V-Lock (v-lock.com) to...
Nov 2, 2024
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Marine Grade Plywood - an editorial
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I've found the best way to get good marine ply is to buy from a wooden boat builder/restorer. They know who to buy from and can't afford...
Nov 1, 2024
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Odd tools.
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Same. It's a superb saw. My only issue is it had a glitch that triggered to stop mechanism twice, ruining two blades. But sawstop...
Oct 28, 2024
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I've had a SawStop table saw since 2012. I originally bought it for the safety feature, but it's a top-notch saw. Great fit and...
Oct 28, 2024
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Solid state marine battery
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I think LiFePO4 is all anybody needs for current recreational fishing boat tech. The promise of sodium batteries or solid state is...
Oct 23, 2024
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Solid state marine battery
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Solid state (solid electrolyte) batteries are a thing and being worked on aggressively by transport companies as they'll be a huge leap...
Oct 21, 2024
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Flooring Options
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Coosa is very dusty and far worse than FG batting for tiny glass slivers. For the most part I worked it outside or with good dust...
Oct 19, 2024
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Flooring Options
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You're right on cost. I went with Coosa because it works like wood and as a long time woodworker I feel confident I know what I'm doing...
Oct 18, 2024
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I’ve had a couple of issues with marine plywood in eastern Washington. Might have better luck finding it in Seattle or Portland but...
Oct 18, 2024
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Flooring Options
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I had good luck buying marine ply from a boat builder/refitter in the area. If you buy the Lloyd's certified stuff you should be ok...
Oct 17, 2024
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Flooring Options
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Don't know where you are but you should try some of the industrial suppliers too. While I decided against Al for my project, I found I...
Oct 17, 2024
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Older Lund…WC14?
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Once had a 25 on my C-14. It was frightening without a person in the bow. It's a smaller craft than the WC. I use a small, 230CCA...
Oct 17, 2024
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Use it for a while before deciding on a prop. You will be adding weight as your build moves along and that weight can cause a change in...
Oct 17, 2024
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Flooring Options
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Just used 1/2 Coosa for a casting deck. I gave it a layer of 6 oz fiberglass on each side and It's solid on a 16" span. As far as...
Oct 17, 2024
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Boat seam sealant?
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I'm with DaleH. I've had very good luck with West Systems G/flex 650 epoxy. I've got a 1966 Lund C-14 that spent most of its life upside...
Oct 14, 2024
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