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    Recommendations for fiberglass repair shop on Cape Cod

    East Coast Fiberglass, Pembroke MA. Custom Fiberglass, Weymouth MA. Brewster Custom Boats, Brewster MA.
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    Boat Trip: Clarksville, TN to Huntsville, AL. Trip Complete!

    This story was great to follow along with. Nice pictures! Thanks for sharing.
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    Idle Hour is now at home.

    Nice looking sled! Congrats.
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    Aluminum Transom Cap Replacement

    I had my dealer replace the cap on a 2001 180 - that was $1200 and on my current 2006 222 - that was $1800 Seems a bit high, but then again, maybe they are estimating some repair or shooting high to deliver under budget? Ask them to go over the quote with you.
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    VHF Antenna removal

    Thanks, Bayside after Rockland :). We've chatted before!
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    VHF Antenna removal

    I got them all out! Took the advice and soaked them for a couple of days...lots of "crud" on the bolts and washers. Going to get all new mounting hardware. Canvas is getting replaced as we speak (in Rockland).
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    VHF Antenna removal

    Good tip, thank you!
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    VHF Antenna removal

    Thank you all that commented on my question. Got all the screws out without snapping, breaking or stripping them! Soaked them in WD-40 over the past couple of days. When I go to put the antenna back on, going to use all new hardware and some good silicone.
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    Purcahsing a 1998 G-W Adventrue 20'

    Big Damariscotta fan, here!
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    VHF Antenna removal

    Got 3 of the 4 acorn/regular nuts off. The last 2 are soaking in WD 40...I think I can get them. There is a grommet where the antenna wire goes through the T-Top and down into the electronics box - 3 small crews hold it in...that one will be interesting. I'm trying to soak it each day a...
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    VHF Antenna removal

    DennisG01 - i'm taking your comment as a friendly jest :) BUT thats the point of this forum, ask questions, talk things through, is it not? I'll start with the wrench and phillips head on top with good downward pressure!
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    VHF Antenna removal

    This is the underside of the vhf base. Going to soak it in PB Blaster...literally in a plastic bag.
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    VHF Antenna removal

    You guys are the best! Thanks!
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    VHF Antenna removal

    This is a follow up from my T-Top Canvas replacement thread. I need to get the antenna base and wire unscrewed before I bring it to the shop. I am concerned about the screws holding the base of the antenna to the T-Top frame being frozen in place. Should I continuously soak them with PB...