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    My first fiberglass recore

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    Under Deck Storage - Adding the access hatch

    Im interested in this as well. I think the main concern is flooding the bilge. Would need some sore of gutter fabbed in like the factories do it. I might make this a winter project. Maybe fabricate an entire fish box style set up and plumb it to a through hull.
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    My first fiberglass recore

    Believe it or not, I used a lint roller night and it helped immensely
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    Which antifouling paint type should I use?

    I think the clown that owned the boat ok just bought used copper based paint on the bracket. It pitted on the bottom pretty bad. And they painted over the zinc
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    My first fiberglass recore

    I was also thinking of spreading a layer of resin first to fill any voids and level skin for my core? Use cabosil also when doing this? Or grind as level as possible first?
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    My first fiberglass recore

    Foam as in big box stuff or marine coring?
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    My first fiberglass recore

    I did.
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    My first fiberglass recore

    Just an fyi... I had tyvek suits to wear while grinding... problem is i was to lazy to get it..... now my arms are itchy as @#$%.
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    My first fiberglass recore

    UPDATE: tonight I layed in one layer of 1.5 oz csm. I coated the core, marine ply with resin and let it sit for about 45 minutes. Then I made some peanutbutter and troweled it onto the core than layed it in place. I probably couldve used like another 3 oz of resin to wet out the csm. Tomorrow...
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    Grounds and label

    Thank you. The fuel guage does work so it makes sense it gets grounded through the screw. I know the tank has a ground tab so wjile i have it all open i want to make sure it all ok. Should i run from that tab to the sacrifial anode stud? Should i clean off the paint from the anode? I trailer...
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    Grounds and label

    Does anyone know? I cant find any info. Ive noticed in the bottom picture the two studs come through the hull and there a block outside that someone currently has covered in bottom paint. Is this block for bonding? It hast a green ground wire attached to it. Should my fuel tank get connected to...
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    Grounds and label

    Hi all, I really appreciate the help ive been receiving from you all. Hope i can contribute something soon. Anyhow, what does this label mean and what is this ground stud ? My tank had now ground wire on it and I figure it should. Does it go back to this? Is that supposed to go back to the...
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    Aluminum tank install

    Well, got my tank out today. I only had to trim a tiny bit off the lip stern to bow. It angled right out. Tank is ordered from alloy metal works on long Island. Will take about 2-3 weeks unfortunately. In the mean time ill spruce up the rest of her and go through some engine maintenance. If im...
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    Aluminum tank install

    I believe its neoprene. I thought that was ok to use?
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    Aluminum tank install

    Would this be good to 5200 to the bottom of the tank. I would cut square to fit the proper areas. Are there other better or cheaper options?https://www.mcmaster.com/neoprene-rubber-strips/high-strength-fabric-reinforced-multipurpose-neoprene-rubber-sheets/
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    Auxillary hold

    I just bought a 1986 225 tournament. I suspected it needed a fuel tank. Well it does. I have both panels off. The rear hold has a fill and vent hose in it. Anyone know how they are routed? The tank is in the front hold. Also, i was thinking of converting the rear hold to an insulated...
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