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Wet sand imperfections?
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I have a cheap buffer...I need a better one. We have tried using Oxyclean on spots, but there are some spots that need to be cleaned better.
Also I need to paint the interior of the boat...there is a spot that has somehow rubbed down to a grey color. What paint?....and would you recommend a little sanding, some primer, layer or two of paint, and than a glossy finish?
Also I need to paint the interior of the boat...there is a spot that has somehow rubbed down to a grey color. What paint?....and would you recommend a little sanding, some primer, layer or two of paint, and than a glossy finish?
scary
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i paid 220.00 for the buffer and 68 on the 1 gallon of rubbing compound I got them from Sherwin Williams Auto Paint Supply the compound was made for gelcoats.
They make a gelcoat repair kits as well with color I dont think you will match the boat if you try touching up with a spray paint it will prob look bad IMO google gelcoat repair kits.
They make a gelcoat repair kits as well with color I dont think you will match the boat if you try touching up with a spray paint it will prob look bad IMO google gelcoat repair kits.
timmyboy76
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hey partner...think ur least worries are prep'n ur boat, stud...get the siezure of motor or pump fixed first. If motor, then yah, tackle the sexyness of the boat, but if pump, get'r dunn and out in water, while its still hot...:cheers:
Brites!
You can clean the hull with Brites Hull cleaner. The stuff is great for taking off the scum...............:cheers:
You can clean the hull with Brites Hull cleaner. The stuff is great for taking off the scum...............:cheers:
It's in the shop now. It isn't a big Seadoo shop, but an engine shop that also works on Seadoo's a lot. He is running about 3 days out on repairs though so I will not have it back until after this weekend, and I of course work 32 hours a week and have 14 credit hours at school. So I can only bring it out on Sundays. Hopefully we still get a warm Sunday on the 14th, 21st in Michigan....
Get a chance to go tubing with my boat for once (and actually go above 20mph with the boat haha)....
I am going ot take some pictures of the boat spot that has worn down. This is inside the boat mind you and if you are sitting in the front bench and look to your left it is there. About an 8 inch tall worn down spot. It is so odd because I have no clue what the heck could have been rubbing against it so badly to cause such a problem.
But yeah in other news the mechanic did try and spin my flywheel and he said himself the flywheel will not spin and the engine is...seized.
Get a chance to go tubing with my boat for once (and actually go above 20mph with the boat haha)....
I am going ot take some pictures of the boat spot that has worn down. This is inside the boat mind you and if you are sitting in the front bench and look to your left it is there. About an 8 inch tall worn down spot. It is so odd because I have no clue what the heck could have been rubbing against it so badly to cause such a problem.
But yeah in other news the mechanic did try and spin my flywheel and he said himself the flywheel will not spin and the engine is...seized.
robin savell lloyd
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So you took it a shop I hope that you have deep pockets if not come back and we will walk you though it one step at a time BOAT = BREAK OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND $$$$ This is not a joke and you will soon learn going to a dealer. Do not get me wrong if I made beter money and had it to spend I would be doing other things than working on a boat. :cheers:
I am 22 years old, 14 credit hours. 24-32 hours a week at work (1 hour commute to work), and of course I cannot work 12 hour days and must work three to four 8 hour days.
I do not have deep pockets but my grandma and mother have both passed away earlier this year so I have a bit of cash if I need to tap in to it.
Even if I did know what I was doing with the boat....I don't have a whole lot of time / patience.
This guy I go to now is only charging me $50 an hour labor if that makes it any less painful.
I feel though this is a "good thing" in a bad way. Hows it good? Well I know the boat has had such and such done to it, and how many other things can possibly go wrong kind of situation. Once were done here the engine should be perfect...the jet pump should have zilch for cavitation.
I could have bought a $4500 96 Challenger and had it work good for well..the rest of this year, and than put another 12 hours on it next summer and have a whole slew of problems go wrong on it. Rather I have this $3000 Challenger that is now had $1000 in repairs, and we will see how much this costs. But I look at it like I could end up with a brand new engine possibly that would be running strong for hopefully years. Like I said...how many more problems can you possibly have on these boats?
Cleaned the RAVE's....check
Carbs rebuilt......check
Jet pump resealed.......check
New spark plugs......check
Cleaned air filters........check
New neoprene seal.........check
New impeller............check
And a new engine or top end.......soon to be check.
Whats left to break ya know? The MPEM, starter, and a few other things?
I do not have deep pockets but my grandma and mother have both passed away earlier this year so I have a bit of cash if I need to tap in to it.
Even if I did know what I was doing with the boat....I don't have a whole lot of time / patience.
This guy I go to now is only charging me $50 an hour labor if that makes it any less painful.
I feel though this is a "good thing" in a bad way. Hows it good? Well I know the boat has had such and such done to it, and how many other things can possibly go wrong kind of situation. Once were done here the engine should be perfect...the jet pump should have zilch for cavitation.
I could have bought a $4500 96 Challenger and had it work good for well..the rest of this year, and than put another 12 hours on it next summer and have a whole slew of problems go wrong on it. Rather I have this $3000 Challenger that is now had $1000 in repairs, and we will see how much this costs. But I look at it like I could end up with a brand new engine possibly that would be running strong for hopefully years. Like I said...how many more problems can you possibly have on these boats?
Cleaned the RAVE's....check
Carbs rebuilt......check
Jet pump resealed.......check
New spark plugs......check
Cleaned air filters........check
New neoprene seal.........check
New impeller............check
And a new engine or top end.......soon to be check.
Whats left to break ya know? The MPEM, starter, and a few other things?
Yeah I want to put a radio, amp and a deck on my boat as well. I don't think a subwoofer is feasible in these small 14.5 foot boats.
I wonder how well the boat would take to a 50 to 100 x 2 amp driving some marine components. We are kind of space limited in every way, and I can't think of a good place to put a deck without it being entirely in the way.
I wonder how well the boat would take to a 50 to 100 x 2 amp driving some marine components. We are kind of space limited in every way, and I can't think of a good place to put a deck without it being entirely in the way.
timmyboy76
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left side of driver area...
robin savell lloyd
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That seems honest and a very good point but keep in mind that some repairs can be done by you in less time than it takes to drive to a shop and then go and pick it up and a very good mechanic can put back together any thing that you take apart and should save him time from haveing to take it apart. This Idea does not allways work but I can remember many times that I got basket cases and as long as all the parts were there I had no problems fixing them.
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