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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
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    Ekea replied to the thread Matching (or close) Bottom Paint.
    technically, i dont need bottom paint. i was just trying to keep the discussion on non-ablative paints because i dont want one that...
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    Ekea replied to the thread long-haul tow Marlin 300.
    im sure if you ask on the hull truth, someone can point you in the direction of a good transporter
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    Ekea replied to the thread Matching (or close) Bottom Paint.
    petit's website says that it is "excellent for racing, trailering, or rack stored boats". id assume long enough
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    Ekea replied to the thread Sailfish Cockpit Drains.
    i just did the deck drains and hoses myself. it was about a day job and a definite pain. for what its worth, i didnt enjoy doing it...
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    Ekea replied to the thread Aft Seat Back Cushion.
    did you check with a different shop? i had my Chase upholstery 100% new custom made, and it was about 7k. the majority was missing...
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    that looks great. did you isolate the outboard from the SS?
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    Ekea replied to the thread Matching (or close) Bottom Paint.
    it looks like im going with petit vivid. i heard on THT that "standard" pigments can be added to it. i plan to call petit and confirm
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    Ekea replied to the thread 27 sailfish repower.
    those numbers arent too bad. im running about 2.4 at 30 and top out at 52 with my twin 250s. i guess you saved a lot on install...
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    Ekea replied to the thread Honda 350s on a 2005 Marlin.
    its not a road i have gone down, but i have heard that some will have insurance issues. 700 hp seems like a lot of power for that boat