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    1 Engine 1 Battery setup.

    I am about to wire everything up and wanted to know if the basic electrical diagram I created looks correct (never done this before). Are the wire sizes correct? I have a combination battery starter/Deep Cycle - kill switch - fuse box - switch panel - and just simple accessories to connect to...
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    Using flotation foam as deck support...yes or no?

    With the price of aluminum these days is the use of flotation foam as a floor support advisable? (only poured in specific places). I also have 2" insulation foam board that I was planning in placing between the ribs.
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    Will 3/16 rivet replace these?

    I am trying to replace leaky rivets but don't know the type or size of them (they go from the bottom of the boat and through the ribs). I bought a rivet gun that takes 3/16 blind rivets...would those even work? I don't have the tools for anything bigger.
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    Gluvit epoxy

    So I ordered some Gluvit epoxy and when I opened the can it was only half full. Is this how it should be? Just checking to see if this is normal. The stuff isn't cheap... Its the first time I have ever used it.
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    What is this wire for?

    I am trying to rewire a birds nest. I purchased a 12 circuit fuse block and a battery on/off switch and have been learning how to configure a few minor accessories...but now I don't know what the wire coming from the front of the throttle does. A couple of its wires seem to be attached to a...
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    Duel purpose battery and duel battery switch.

    This might be a redundant question but I am curious.... Can a 'duel battery selector switch' work with one 'duel purpose battery'?.
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    Can I use Purple Power cleaner/degreaser?

    I want to clean the inside aluminum hull can I use this? Some people say yes others no....
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    Trying to clean inside rivets and seams.

    Hi guy's, I am trying to clean the inside rivets and seams so that I can apply Gluvit but I am unsure how cleaned up they have to be...I am using a stainless brush and a nylon wheel but can't get around some of the rivets - do they have to be ultra clean for the Gluvit to work? Also, what might...
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    What cleaner should I use for the inside?

    Hi all, new member here.. I am trying to clean off old flotation foam and dirt build up...just wasn't sure if there were specific chemicals available to use for the job. I just acquired an Alumacraft Lunker V16 and am attempting to replace the floor.🙂
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