Boat Forum / Building / June 2004

I have been looking at the hull of my 1973 carver 28' mariner which i
just bought about a week ago..
The hull is planked mohogany but i noticed 2 or 3 spots where there is
rot in the planks by the frames just about at the water line..

I want to repaint the hull of my boat.  i know i should use good
quality antifouling paint.  My question is if i need to use a primer
or not.  the hull is mohogany but i dont know if i need primer.  if
so, which kind do i need?

My students and I will build a small speed boat next fall. We will use a
9.9 Evinrude (approx. 1978) but I just noticed that it is not set up for
remote steering and throttle. I am mostly concerned about the throttle;
there currently is just the twist grip set-up. How does one ...

I'm about to start restoring a 1964 34' Chris Craft Constellation. I'm going
to start with the hull, which looks to be in pretty decent shape, but I want
to refasten and recaulk at least below the waterline. I've read Jim
Trefethen's book, and he suggests pulling the fastener, ...

What is the difference in the following paints for the optimal barrier
coating for a fiberglass hull:
1-one part epoxy
2-two part epoxy

Please help, I'm in need of some advice. My brother bought a cheapo used
sailboat at a garage sail over ten years ago. He has since then abandoned it
and said that I can have it if I want it. A recent visit to a friend's beach
house in Florida has rekindled my interest in sailing ...

I'm looking for people who want to make at least $500,000.00 a year.
I bet on sports for a living and before you start rolling your eyes, I
have a PhD with advanced mathematics being my field of expertise. In
1994, after spending 13 years as a market forecaster on Wall Street, I

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Hello, folks.
I repaired a leaking sponson on my ten year old  PVC (not Hypalon)
Zodiac Yachtline 1 RIB today by replacing the valve. Seems to work.
However, while the sponson was deflated (and this is in the water,

Can someone please tell me where to go to search past postings to this
site. Or a while ago someone told how to remove a broken tap from
aluminum. Anyone remember how it's done.

I am looking for an old jet ski. It doesn't matter what condition it
is in as long as the jet pump is still good and included. I will haul
it off for you if you are anywhere within 75 miles of Monroe, NC.
Just reply to this post.  

I had a few questions.
We just bought a 1973 Carver Mariner 28' flybridge sedan made of
mahogany on the hull and teak in the cabin.  I was wondering if anyone
could help me out.

For those that are interested, this is a Whisp skiff under construction.
http://www.geocities.com/bburk98406/bbuilding.html
Bill

My 1981 Westsail 43 has well-made fiberglass fuel tanks, but one has a small
leak which amounts to perhaps one gallon per month.
Several inches down from the top, I can see and feel glass fibers in one small
area, and I believe that the fuel has, over time, dissolved the epoxy.  I

Are all Galvanic Isolators the same? Are the GUEST Galvanic Isolators from
West Marine as good as any others? I need to install a 30 AMP Galvanic
Isolator.
Is it true if I disconnect the dock power from the boat when I am not their,