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    Need a gas tank. 1982 Tarpon 19 dual console

    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...
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    gelcoat polishing need advice

    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...
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    gelcoat polishing need advice

    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
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    gelcoat polishing need advice

    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
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    Spiders: How do you control them?

    http://www.amazon.com/Terro-Spider-Kill ... der+killer This stuff is awesome. Dennis
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    gel-coat restoration and decals done

    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...
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    Nervous fuel gauge

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

    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
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    Tournament 19 with Yamaha 130

    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...
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    Penetrol for faded fiberglass

    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
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    Repairing small screw holes with epoxy

    Googled as you suggested and found some options. Thanks
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    Repairing small screw holes with epoxy

    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...
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    Correct fasteners for a swim platform/ladder

    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
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    Correct fasteners for a swim platform/ladder

    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...
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    Gelcoat scum at water line

    This is the best stuff I have ever seen. :wow http://www.slimygrimy.com/ Dennis
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    1982 GW Tournament 19DC Come on in.

    Back in October I joined this forum and asked advice about this 1982 GW Tournament 19DC. Some people said move on and others said that overall this could be OK. Well based on the appearance of the boat and the meticulous care both mechanically and cosmetically the owner described to me I went...
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    Floor covering for a Tournament 190

    I want to use this product in a Grady Tournament 190. Does anybody have any experiences with this stuff? Here's a link: http://www.dri-dek.com/
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    Dual battery system Grady Tournament 190

    I recently purchased an '83 Tournament 190 that the previous owner has installed dual batteries that work off a switch so that one is in use and charging while the other is not. Flip the switch and it goes the other way. Both batteries are marine batteries. One is a cranking battery but the...
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    Tournament 190 bilge question

    1983 Tournament 190 I/O. Below the storage tray and just in front of the doghouse are two pipes with plugs that I believe are part of my bilge system. (see pic) Is there a forward bilge that pulls water up to this compartment and then through one of the holes to a rear bilge and then out of the...
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    Help me with these plugs

    Thanks gw204 and grog this is becoming clearer. Have a great weekend.