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by KevinArthur
Sun May 12, 2024 10:20 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Specialty Marine Wood Interior for SPORT 17
Replies: 0
Views: 24

Specialty Marine Wood Interior for SPORT 17

ONLY FOR READERS WHO HAVE ORDERED A WOOD INTERIOR KIT FROM SPECIALTY MARINE FOR A 17-FOOTER Q1: was the Specialty Marine wood interior kit for a SPORT 17 you received WORTH its $2,198 cost? Cf.: https://www.specialtymarine.com/products/boston-whaler-16-17-super-sport-mahogany-wood-complete-interior-1
by KevinArthur
Sun May 12, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Re: Source for a Swim Ladder
Replies: 4
Views: 51

Re: Source for a Swim Ladder

[The desired location for the swim ladder is] on the stern. [The number of rungs on the swim ladder should be] one rung that lowers down. The brand is not important [as other characteristics]. [The swim ladder] must be durable and strong. [Swim ladders that are] teak models would go nicely [with som...
by KevinArthur
Sun May 12, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Re: Source for a Swim Ladder
Replies: 4
Views: 51

Source for a Swim Ladder

[Give me recommendations for a source for] swim ladder [to use on a 1965 13-foot hull] that is simple, sturdy, and low profile.
by KevinArthur
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Refurbish older 16-footer with Gel Coat or with Paint
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Re: Refurbish older 16-footer with Gel Coat or with Paint

Thank you and I get that I'm using subjective terms like "good".

I'll put up some pictures for a more objective assessment.
by KevinArthur
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:49 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Refurbish older 16-footer with Gel Coat or with Paint
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Re: Refurbish older 16-footer with Gel Coat or with Paint

Thanks for the replies.

Thanks to the moderator who tweaked the format of my post—it was helpful.

Q4: what techniques are good to restore gel coat?

Q5: what products are good to restore gel coat?
by KevinArthur
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Refurbish older 16-footer with Gel Coat or with Paint
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Refurbish older 16-footer with Gel Coat or with Paint

I went to Wisconsin from Michigan to purchase a 1965 16-footer with a c.1980 Mercury 70-HP engine that runs great. The hull is solid and floats high and level. The fiberglass is in good shape. I caused some cracking in the deck gel coat from leaving the boat in the sun too much. The wood interior an...