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    Ekea reacted to COBoarder's post in the thread Help a GW Newbie - De-winterization with Like Like.
    Mission accomplished, thanks everyone for helping out a Newbie move the boat from winter storage on a trailer to the water. I followed...
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    Ekea replied to the thread Boarding mats.
    i dont think a mat is going to keep your decks clean. the only way to do that is to have a no shoe policy. thats what i do and it works
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    Ekea replied to the thread Sailfish Cockpit Drains.
    just keep in mind that that is a cosmetic upgrade only. the old plastic drains are still likely brittle, and the hoses themselves...
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    another benefit of being in FL, haha. i dont think our HDs carry anything marine oriented. my ACE has ss, but there is no grade...
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    Ekea reacted to Sardinia306Canyon's post in the thread 2004 300 Marlin "console" with Like Like.
    Thanks Ekea! I had two panels for my Venture 34 in Costa Rica made by NWM, so i know them. As i am in Italy i will look locally as...
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    Ekea replied to the thread 2004 300 Marlin "console".
    for black, NewWire Marine has a nice matte black called Lux Matte. i think i still prefer the basic glass/gelcoat to match the rest of...
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    Ekea replied to the thread 1998 263 Chase deck repair.
    hmm, maybe ill put a moisture meter on mine, that would be a great option and save some money
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    Ekea replied to the thread 1998 263 Chase deck repair.
    was he able to confirm dry delamination or factory void vs water intrusion? if it was due to water intrusion, you are just fixing the...
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    Ekea replied to the thread ISO 230 or 263.
    more curiosity than anything else, but why not the 257?
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    Ekea replied to the thread 2004 300 Marlin "console".
    everyone has a different opinion, but i wouldn't do the high gloss black acrylic panel. its essentially mounting your electronics in a...
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    Ekea replied to the thread 1993 Sailfish Fuel Tank.
    call grady, they can probably send you a drawing. altantic coastal welding (fab shop in NJ) also has lots of grady tank drawings on hand
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    Ekea reacted to Loaded by noon's post in the thread 1998 263 Chase deck repair with Like Like.
    Thanks, I did not know gelcoat does not stick to epoxy well so probably going to paint. Probably not going to paint the whole deck now...
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    Ekea replied to the thread Help a GW Newbie - De-winterization.
    also, make sure you dont forget to take the tape back off when you are done. it would probably just come off in the water without any...
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    Ekea replied to the thread 1998 263 Chase deck repair.
    i have a soft spot in the same spot on the starboard side. im interested to see how this goes. please post pics.
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    Ekea replied to the thread Matching (or close) Bottom Paint.
    thats an awesome pic