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    Adding an axle to trailer

    Anyone add an axle to their trailer? I 'd like a tandem, would feel more comfortable on long trips. I am not sure it worth it or just look for a tandem trailer. Heres what i got Oh you can see the amount of bottom paint I got off in an hour with a simple scrapper. not easy but cheap.
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    Fishing with wire

    Looking to setup some wire rigs to troll for stripers. I was thinking of buying some cheapy setups cause I heard the wire really destroys your gear. Anybody got any suggestions about rods and reels that they've had some luck with. ???
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    New gallery account PLEASE

    Could you setup a gallery account for my 89 V20 cuddy. Thanks
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    Bought a 89 V20

    Hey fellas I purchased a beautful 89 v20. Got a great deal on her. Full enclosure, nice winter storage cover, professionally maintained. Guy just put $2500 into engine replacing all the hoses, heat exchanger, battery, the works maintenance wise. Guy inherited a 2003 Grady and wanted to unload...
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    Bottom Paint removal

    Hey guys, i know this has been covered a few thousand times, but I am going to redo the bottom paint. Any good removal products you recommed or is it all sanding? and what kind of bottom paint has treated u guys well.
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    Someone is interested in these on this site

    http://newjersey.craigslist.org/boa/271999153.html
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    Cabin Hatch repair??

    Hey guys, whats the easiest way to fix the sliding hatch on a 1989. It is broken on the two corners near the helm. I'd assume from some knuckle head standing on it. It has a foam core not wood. Not sure how to address the foam core?? thank in advance. ???
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    Winterizing a Merc 470

    Fellas, A few of you guys got the Merc 470. First time winterizing this engine. Its got a closed coolant system. How do you guys winterize?? I already pulled the drain plug on the raw water on the heat exchanger. Can't be all??
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    2003 Evinrude $3950

    http://newjersey.craigslist.org/boa/222567826.html Don't need an outboard but for all you guys. Seems alittle to good to be true. And remember don't ask how it runs!!! :-/
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    Nice 81 offshore

    http://newjersey.craigslist.org/boa/214228005.html Not bad is you got an engine. I see these all over in Jersey. Looks just like my Dads 24 Grady.
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    Looking at 86 Cuddy

    Looking for alittle direction. Looked at a 86 Cuddy with a (closed system ) merc 170, alpha I outdrive. Boat ran well, had a sea run, and no significant problems noted, but got a few concerns that could be nothing but I need to check them out before I buy. The floor in the rear by the engine...
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    Type of core material

    I'm replacing the core plywood on the cap of my CC. Which is best to use standard or exterior plywood? What about this balsa core? Has anyone any experience with this material, and whats the advantage?
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    Bondo

    Is it ok to use Bondo on the console of a boat? Will it last?
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    Alcohol additive to gasoline

    Has anyone experienced any difference in performance since MTBE was removed and alcohol added to gasoline? I am alittle concerned because alcohol turns to H20 in the presence of air, and H2O in a boats tank is NO GOOD. Plus is not good for combustion engines,it corrodes lines etc..
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    Epoxy ??

    Hey Guys, I was at West Marine and they had an epoxy called Boat Yard epoxy 29$ a gallon. the West system was ~$80 a gallon. Whats the diffence out side of price?
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    Heres the pics!!!

    OK so I hope the link works!! As you will see the deck is pretty rotted and the cc needs some work. Can't see but the floor is really soft back by the engine and the engine cover is shot. When I stuck my hand down in the bilge the stringers at the transom were gone, and the transom was dirt at...
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    Floor replacement question??

    OK, I have put together a game plan for repairing the hull on the CC i/o. I need to replace the floor, deck, and a portion of the stringers. I will know the full story about the stringers once I completely remove the floor. I have a question about cutting out the floor. I am concerned where to...
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    Non skid molded in fiberglass

    I have several spots where I need to repair the gelcoat in the topside of the deck and floor. How do you mimic the non skid surface when laying the gelcoat or do you guys simply forget about it? I like things a certain way, and thats the right way, so if I can I will re-create the deck surface...
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    Fiberglass repair ?

    Hey guys, got a few questions about fiberglass repairs. How do I repair the deck when it is separating from the marine plywood? Gelocoat is in decent shape but when you step on it it has very little support. Can you drill holes through the plywood and inject resin or an adhesive to recreate the...
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    So I got a CC I/O

    Mirage and I made the transaction over the weekend. mirag dragged the boat from Fl to Va and I dragged it to NJ, ultimately will be in Chatham, Ma. once its complete. Got a bit of work ahead of me, but this way I know what I got. Boy I love the entry of this boat. Will be stripping her down next...
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