Marinette Boat Forum

Rollers are not recommended for aluminum boats. The rollers do not spread the weight out properly and can bend the hull of the Big M
Our M's should rest comfortably on bunked trailer.

safe harbors,
dave

I agree with joel. Sounds like a prep. issue. I pull mine for bottom every 4th season. The paint is worn but very little peels off from power washing. multiple coats of interprotect provides the proper foundation for 33

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dave

You mention the owner was a volunteer USCG Aux. This boat would not pass their own Aux. CME ! A complete survey would be a must and very concerned about hull in salt water. Comment "Minor Pitting" Yes? No? Proceed with caution. I see at least 20K would go into a basic restoration. I would ...

Painting an aluminum hull is NOT straight forward. You must follow specific preparation and special primers. If unfamiliar with the process Interlux has detailed application guides on line. Your cost could go as high as 3000k for a proper application. Welcome to boating in a Big M. Improper methods ...

Thanks for the update. My Starboard Salon fwd pane cracked this summer. So I need to at least remove it and replace. Do you know what the cost was for a single pane for the starboard forward glass was? I like the look but might have to replace with lexan if too costly.

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dave

This is where I got mine. 12 years ago and still going strong!

http://www.iboats.com/Moeller-Mechanica ... id.1769665

In stock

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dave

Leaving a fuel tank 80 percent empty is inviting condensation and accumulation of water in your fuel.
If stored on the hard even worse. Most marinas require full tanks to reduce chance of explosion.

safe boating
dave

Source for Stuffing box.

http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/18-49409.htm

Do me a favor and tell Dennis that Dave G. the 29 Marinette owner from Eddyville, Ky sent you his way.
Thanks


safe boating,
dave

Best marine yard: Sunset Marina and Campground. couple of miles South of Kenlake State Park. (I have my bottom work done there they really know aluminum boats and do it right! Has full service yard and Dennis is great to work with. Nice Marina in water slips and Trans. mooring with restaurant. Kenla...