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Forum: Boating How-To’s 08-31-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By PatriotYS
If its anything like a JABSCO Y-valve, the side...

If its anything like a JABSCO Y-valve, the side that shows open is the open side....meaning waste from the holding tank will flow throught the valve to the open port as indicated. Handle moves to...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 08-29-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 738
Posted By PatriotYS
I am located in Pensacola FL. Specializing in...

I am located in Pensacola FL. Specializing in restorations.
Forum: Boating How-To’s 08-29-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,126
Posted By PatriotYS
Your Sea Fox comes from the factory in finish gel...

Your Sea Fox comes from the factory in finish gel coat. The blue area is a pigmented gel coat.

Hard to tell from pictures if the marks are on surface or actually scraped into the gel coat...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 05-16-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By PatriotYS
Check fule lines from tank to carb. Make sure no...

Check fule lines from tank to carb. Make sure no cracks or loose connections.
When you squeeze the prime bulb does it get firm? If not you have air leak in fuel lnes. Replace fuel lines and...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 05-09-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By PatriotYS
DA sander with soft backing pad. Really tight...

DA sander with soft backing pad. Really tight spots by hand with block. There is no easy way and the best way is usually the most time consuming.
Forum: Boating How-To’s 05-09-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By PatriotYS
It will be very slippery with the clear on it. ...

It will be very slippery with the clear on it. It will look nice and hold up to the water better....but it will be slick when wet.

Some folks put a wet towel on their platforms when using them...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 04-25-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By PatriotYS
The gel coat is for looks. It also hides any...

The gel coat is for looks. It also hides any imperfections in the initial laminate and covers checking. Gel coat is pigmented polyestehr resin so of binds right to the initial glass layup. Once...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 04-25-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By PatriotYS
Ask the owner or broker what product was used. ...

Ask the owner or broker what product was used. Especially if it doesn't look factory.

You can paint over just about anything. Need to do the proper prep work, prinming surface and then paint. ...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 04-25-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Posted By PatriotYS
shoot Awl Grip all the time. Its a polyester...

shoot Awl Grip all the time. Its a polyester polyurethane and not recommended for underwater.exposure by the manufacturer. I take that to mean prolonged exposure. It can with stand a weekend in...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 03-15-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By PatriotYS
West System epoxy resin and 407 filler. Mix to...

West System epoxy resin and 407 filler. Mix to peanut butter consistency and fill area with spreader. After cure, wash with fresh water to remove amine blush and then sand smooth.
Forum: Boating How-To’s 03-15-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By PatriotYS
Couple of options. 1. Wedging with...

Couple of options.

1. Wedging with starboard. It will work but will took pretty tacky on a Ocean Master.
2. Remove sea star helm. Fabricate wedge out of epoxy resin and glass. Glass/tab wedge...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-22-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By PatriotYS
Unfortunately, no. You will need to seal any...

Unfortunately, no. You will need to seal any areas of exposed glass with resin. Then paint the interior.

Spatter coat effect is easy. Here's my tech tip.....Use finish gel coat, mix in the...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-22-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By PatriotYS
Veeerrrry Nice!!!!! Congrats. :)

Veeerrrry Nice!!!!! Congrats. :)
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-22-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,706
Posted By PatriotYS
If you have never restored gel coat, you should...

If you have never restored gel coat, you should get a professional boat detailer to do it. It is very easy to burn through your gel coat in the sanding process. If that happens, you are looking at...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-20-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 955
Posted By PatriotYS
Grease has gotten old and solid. You need...

Grease has gotten old and solid.

You need to remove the steering cable from the engine and clean and lube. Take a reamer and clean out the inside of the tube. Clean the zerk fittings and...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-20-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By PatriotYS
After you hace sanded off the old finish, you...

After you hace sanded off the old finish, you will need to clean the teak. There are teo part teak cleaners you can buy at boat stores. follow the directions.

After the you have done the...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-20-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By PatriotYS
Concur with all, except don't use wax. Use...

Concur with all, except don't use wax. Use teflon polish.

The wax will hold dirt and grime.

I use Presta to cut and believe it or not, the best polish I have used is the "Once a Year"...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-20-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By PatriotYS
Most common paint used in engine rooms is an...

Most common paint used in engine rooms is an epoxy based paint. Interlux makes a paint called Bilgecoat. It comes in bright white and grey. It can withstand fules, grease and oil. ALos holds up...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-18-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,311
Posted By PatriotYS
Thats a pretty large livewell for your size...

Thats a pretty large livewell for your size boat....near 275lb of weight in water. I use that size in offshore boats.

I recommend downsizing to a 8 gal and putting it on the transom. Easy...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-18-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By PatriotYS
Cutting out rectangular holes there will not...

Cutting out rectangular holes there will not affect stirctural integrity. I had a 25 Hydrasport and threre where cutouts in those spots that had tinted plexiglass covers.

Good Luck.
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-15-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,906
Posted By PatriotYS
Gel Coat 101 Gel coat comes in varying...

Gel Coat 101

Gel coat comes in varying qualities. It is essentially polyester resin with some base added and pigments.

It is a cosmetic layer.....not structural. All repairs should be made...
Forum: The Boating Forum 02-15-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 330
Posted By PatriotYS
First, I would not have used bondo. Take it out...

First, I would not have used bondo. Take it out if you can. It will break down with water penetration.

Grind gelcoat or paint from adjacent area if you are going to tab in some glass.

You...
Forum: The Boating Forum 02-15-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 605
Posted By PatriotYS
If its your tubes, you need to pull the...

If its your tubes, you need to pull the electrical harness all the way through and get plug outside the tube end closest to the engine. Then follow suite with other items, Save your smallest...
Forum: The Boating Forum 02-15-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 605
Posted By PatriotYS
Can you post a pic or two of what your are...

Can you post a pic or two of what your are looking at. I'm a lillte confused about what you are doing.

Are you talking about rigging tubes under the deck of the boat, or flex sheath from...
Forum: Boating How-To’s 02-15-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,906
Posted By PatriotYS
Topside painting 101: I shoot AwlGrip...

Topside painting 101:

I shoot AwlGrip exclusively.

Awl Grip/AwlCraft 2000 - this is not your run of the mill paint. Anzo Nobel developed this paint for the aerospace industry ( Aluma Grip) and...
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