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Originally posted by Razorback01 View PostSpearchunker, rather than using Thompsons sealer, coat the marine grade plywood with epoxy. You should be able to coat the top as well. Site I used for my rebuilds- http://www.uscomposites.com
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Most of that extruded rail material has an anodizing on the outside. That may be why it's not polishing out well. It may look silver/aluminum colored. But may be anodized.
There is also some liquid aluminum anti-oxidizer that will bring the shine back to the oxidized tubes/pontoons. I used to use it all the time: "Aluma Brite". Apply, then rinse off. It'll save you a ton of elbow work.
Tracker Marine was one of the boat builders I did structural Warranty repair work for, for the 5 state region. Most of my work was with them for a few years.
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Originally posted by CrookedArrow View PostCurious. How fast do those things get up to with the stock outboard?
I have to figure out how to change the motor setting and investigate the prop.. I hope to see 25 or so. No hot rod for sure.
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Originally posted by bk913 View PostWondering the same thing about polishing those toons, your first pic looks like it was working real well
The previous sample picture of small area in back is closest to finished sample, just needs final polish step and sealer.
Here comes some pics of just a wash with the Starbright wash today.
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Originally posted by Texas Grown View PostMost of that extruded rail material has an anodizing on the outside. That may be why it's not polishing out well. It may look silver/aluminum colored. But may be anodized.
There is also some liquid aluminum anti-oxidizer that will bring the shine back to the oxidized tubes/pontoons. I used to use it all the time: "Aluma Brite". Apply, then rinse off. It'll save you a ton of elbow work.
Tracker Marine was one of the boat builders I did structural Warranty repair work for, for the 5 state region. Most of my work was with them for a few years.
Is there anything I should look for before I put it all back together?
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Sometimes those toons will have cracks around the mounts that are welded to them on the top. Most I've found have been in the very back mounts. They will be small cracks for the most part. But will suck water inside while underway. It adds up over time. And will make it sit lower in the water even while under way.
You can also rock the boat side to side and listen for water inside the toons. Contact me if you hear water inside sloshing around. And then we will address that while it's easier to do right now.
Stainless screws and aluminum don't get along very well as you've found out. Stainless will gall up on aluminum if you're not careful on reassembly. But there is not much better remedy since iron will rust away much more quickly.
The fish are biting, and there's hogs to be kilt. Gotta go!
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Originally posted by Texas Grown View PostSometimes those toons will have cracks around the mounts that are welded to them on the top. Most I've found have been in the very back mounts. They will be small cracks for the most part. But will suck water inside while underway. It adds up over time. And will make it sit lower in the water even while under way.
You can also rock the boat side to side and listen for water inside the toons. Contact me if you hear water inside sloshing around. And then we will address that while it's easier to do right now.
Stainless screws and aluminum don't get along very well as you've found out. Stainless will gall up on aluminum if you're not careful on reassembly. But there is not much better remedy since iron will rust away much more quickly.
The fish are biting, and there's hogs to be kilt. Gotta go!
Thanks
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