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My tank has deteriorated and dumped gas into the bilge. The problem is age and corrosion. I know these tanks are not sitting on shelves any longer so I am looking for a poly/plastic replacement tank close to the dimensions/capacity and plumbing of my old one. Anyone have a source for such marine...

Let me also add this little product I use. I have a 1982 Grady Dual Console 19' Tarpon with a 470 Merc. It was an immaculate boat when I bought it. The gel coat is near perfect but the brown band around the boat just under the rub rail was faded and I could not get it to perk up with polishes...

You are absolutely correct. Wax only small areas at a time. Use sparingly and do not let it stand too long or you will have arms like Popeye before you're done. Dennis

Polish first with this........http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... at+Cleaner Follow with this..........http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... t+Wax+925+ You will be happy with the results and it lasts. Dennis

http://www.amazon.com/Terro-Spider-Kill ... der+killer This stuff is awesome. Dennis

Boat looks good. I just did the same with my '83 Tarpon. I used a line of products from Collinite. I used a random orbit polisher with Collinite cleaner and then used the Collinite Boat wax to finish it up. Came out great. Boat is in the water now in the St. Lawrence River near Cape Vincent...

Doc, Thanks for the tip. Easy enough to check. Hope it works. Dennis

1983 GW Tarpon 19 footer. My fuel gauge is all over the place. It never settles so that you might be able to read just how much gas you have. Is there a fix for this or should I just get used to it? Dennis

Let me jump in here. I found this 1983 Grady Tarpon locally. It was in such great condition I could not pass on it. It's an I/O with a Mercruiser 470. These engines have a few issues. Charging system, cooling system, cam seals at the top of the list. But I'm willing to deal with that. I...

I have read here that Penetrol can help restore the gloss to faded fiberglass. Some have quoted it as "marine" Penetrol. Would that be different than the Penetrol found at paint/hardware stores? The containers appear to be the same. Just wondering. Dennis

Googled as you suggested and found some options. Thanks

I will be removing two transducers from the back of my Tournament 19. The screw holes remaining will be small and I think marine epoxy will fill them. Is there an epoxy product that can be tinted to match the cream colored hull? Could I use woodworking stain to alter the color? Other holes will...

Brian thanks for your reply. Well I hadn't considered bolting all the way through with stainless. But I like that idea. Now to find the access to do that if possible. Dennis

I am looking for information regarding the correct fasteners to use when installing an aftermarket swim platform/ladder to the back of an '83 GW Tournament 19 IO. Most come with "hardware included" but is it correct hardware for a fiberglass boat? :hmm I am wondering about the thread type. Fine...

This is the best stuff I have ever seen. :wow http://www.slimygrimy.com/ Dennis