Q1: What is the best method to restore chalky Z legs?
Heat doesn't seem to work.
I have enough paint to paint the Z-legs
Q2: will Penetrol restore chalky Z-legs?
Q3. what material should I use [to create a floor inside] the center console [on a 1976 MONTAUK 17]?
Q4: for the center console [on a 1976 MONTAUK 17] with a wood base, which method of securing [the center console to the cockpit deck] is best?
I have seen snaptoggles used [to secure a center console to the cockpit deck]. The snaptoggles have a metal insert below [the deck].
Photos in order of questions: https://imgur.com/a/A11wNzI
The cockpit deck is dry, but I don't have confidence in the deck to hold screws well.
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Use marine plywood sealed with WEST System epoxy resin.JackC wrote: Q3. what material should I use [to create a floor inside] the center console [on a 1976 MONTAUK 17]?
The factory method is the best method. An aluminum L-extrusion is through-bolted to the fiberglass laminate of the console. Self-tapping stainless steel No. 8 or No. 10 fasteners hold the L-Extrusion to the deck through holes in the aluminum with a countersunk opening. The fasteners thread into wood reinforcement built into the deck structure. If the aluminum extrusion is mounted on the outboard side of the console, it can later be concealed with a varnished teak trim piece.JackC wrote: Q4: for the center console [on a 1976 MONTAUK 17] with a wood base, which method of securing [the center console to the cockpit deck] is best?
Fig. 1. An elevated center console. Note how the original aluminum L-Extrusion is dressed up and concealed by a varnished teak trim piece.
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Sand with fine grit, wipe with acetone. Apply several thin coats of a Krylon paint for plastic.Q1: What is the best method to restore chalky Z legs? I have enough paint to paint the Z-legs
For a season, reapplication each year is needed.Q2: will Penetrol restore chalky Z-legs
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2019 E-TEC 90
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I clean Z-legs with a pressure washer. This method works well. No paint or sanding is required.
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1990 Montauk 17’ w 1991 Mercury 90 HP outboard
1995 Aquasport Explorer 245 w twin 1995 Yamaha 150 HP outboards
1995 Aquasport Explorer 245 w twin 1995 Yamaha 150 HP outboards