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LaqueRatt
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Fiberglass patch issue
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Sounds like you got snookered. First boat for you? Even with all you said, I still think if we're talking 14' or less you could find a...
Yesterday at 11:25 AM
LaqueRatt
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Tow capacity ?
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Unless you own a real wimpy vehicle it should have a tow rating that would be fine for nearly all tinnies. If you buy a big heavy boat...
Wednesday at 12:36 PM
LaqueRatt
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Johnson 6 Project
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Google says: This video isn't available anymore Hate it when that happens!
Wednesday at 12:32 PM
LaqueRatt
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Filling old drill holes?
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I gotta wonder if metal particles in the epoxy has any real effect on how well these goops work. Always figured iron in the JBW might...
Wednesday at 12:29 PM
LaqueRatt
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Fiberglass patch issue
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Another idea you won't like. Scrap it. It's beyond hope for anyone looking at it objectively. What are we talking about here, a $200...
Wednesday at 12:26 PM
LaqueRatt
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Restoring Factory ID Plate
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Boat House
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Had to remove it to replace bad transom wood. Just wondering if there is anything I can do to make it look better? It's a bit oxidized...
Wednesday at 10:13 AM
LaqueRatt
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Boat ramp traffic way down and fewer boats on the water?
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Me and my young grandson wear ski vests. Not too bulky and even though the self inflating vests are likely pretty reliable, if they...
Tuesday at 12:36 PM
LaqueRatt
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Johnson 6 Project
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So everything ignition related has been checked, cleaned, and set. Still no spark. Suggestions? I'm going to clean the points with...
Tuesday at 12:11 PM
LaqueRatt
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Filling old drill holes?
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Since seems were discussing epoxies and JBW now, I'll add that the JB Kwik is crap! It dries quickly, but is not very strong. On the...
Tuesday at 12:03 PM
LaqueRatt
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Johnson 6 Project
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I was actually thinking that myself. Thanks for the suggestion. One of these has obviously been replaced, is it the cracked one? Must be...
Sunday at 1:06 PM
LaqueRatt
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Filling old drill holes?
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I'd like to add that in all my years using JB Weld, I've yet to see it rust. How come? I used it on a alum snowmobile block one time and...
Sunday at 1:01 PM
LaqueRatt
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Johnson 6 Project
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Flywheel came off without too much trouble. Everything on this motor looks clean. All the ignition parts test good, but the resistance...
Saturday at 9:06 PM
LaqueRatt
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New Tinny
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Removed the rotted transom wood this week and fabbed up and finished the replacement wood. Nothing fancy. 1/2"cdx X2, stain, and...
Saturday at 5:05 PM
LaqueRatt
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Filling old drill holes?
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I fill them with stove bolts. Can't stand that Swiss cheese look. If they're real small a pan head screw will work too.
Saturday at 4:53 PM
LaqueRatt
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Boat ramp traffic way down and fewer boats on the water?
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Just driving by and eyeballing the ramp parking lot, looks like traffic is about the same as last year. Our lake seems very busy on any...
Saturday at 12:13 PM
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