Here is an article on the Crusader: Marine Engines : Gas Engines - by David Pascoe, Marine Surveyor More important than fuel cost is TIME....
Your sequence in cleaning fiberglass and paint: 1. Soapy water and brush 2. Vinegar (white). No wax remains now. 3. FSR (fiberglass stain...
As an engineer and boatbuilder, I learned that polyester/fiberglass does not degrade over time and needs UV and vapor protection. I can find no...
If you are going to remove the NRV without draining, seal the upper vent cap or replace it with an unvented cap to slow the drain rate. The only...
Try: http://www.datahidrolik.com/EN-En/our-product/23/Hydraulic%20Steering%20Systems.asp or use just the name.com and go to Downloads. Draw...
FYI...an exploded view of your pump and hydraulic system. http://www.datahidrolik.com/downloads/DP63KMontajveKullanimKilavuzu.pdf Inspect the...
Can you move your fuel tank forward?
Coat with a spray can. Any paint suitable for exterior plastic...or find a car the same color as your deck and use auto spray paint.
When you change steering direction the Non Return Valve moves to redirect the fluid. Where are yours, external or internal? The mechanic said the...
Research I've read concludes blisters are caused by air voids/poor wetout under the gelcoat. Hull Blisters on Boats and Yachts - by David...
When spraying I can shoot primer/filler and cover/fill most any defect, but that's only required on major surface rebuilds, and your's is only a...
Of your 3 choices: 3. Epoxy and cloth: Most expensive, adds unneeded strength, cost, and filling work. Epoxy wrong resin, use polyester resin and...
To determine if one engine is charging multiple batteries, attach a voltmeter and note if voltage jumps when an engine is started. Most likely all...
Method 1 is to have her jump up and down and see what happens, or Method 2: Analyse and Reinforce: What are the dimensions of the span, profile,...
Replace the balsa with 2 lams of 1/2" marine plywood bedded in epoxy resin, like you said, but, also address the structual attachment. Don't trust...
stronger foam sandwich roof Foam is easier than metal to make compound curves. To make a foam sandwich roof stronger, lay the foam planks with a...
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