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by Maestro
Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:12 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Bottom Paint Job
Replies: 7
Views: 14752

Re: Bottom Paint Job

Dennis,

What was your method for sanding the chines and weld seams? Seems like this would be tricky with an orbital sander.

What grit did you use for sanding the aluminum to shiny?
by Maestro
Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:11 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Hull Plating thickness
Replies: 2
Views: 10608

Hull Plating thickness

I don't have any manuals or brochures for my boat...anyone know the bottom plate/side plate thickness on a 1970 28' express?

I know these thicknesses changed slightly over the years. Thanks...
by Maestro
Wed Mar 18, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Battery group/size? 1978 28 express
Replies: 9
Views: 13383

Re: Battery group/size? 1978 28 express

I have a 28' Express/single engine and use 2 batteries. Both are the "Everstart" (Walmart) brand and have worked well so far. One is a "Marine Cranking" battery and the label says it has 625 marine cranking amps. The other battery is a marine deep-cycle type with 690 marine crank...
by Maestro
Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:24 pm
Forum: Vendors
Topic: Boat zincs
Replies: 12
Views: 27119

Re: Boat zincs

I purchased my main keel anodes as well as rudder and shaft anodes from Boatzincs last season. Good service, great prices, fast shipping.
by Maestro
Mon Mar 09, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: method for cutting new plywood deck?
Replies: 10
Views: 12234

Re: method for cutting new plywood deck?

Yooper - did you use screws from the bottom to fasten the new deck in place or some other method?

I'm a fan of the bedliner idea but I'm also considering painting it with Tuff Coat Marine Non Skid http://www.tuffcoat.net/wordpress/
by Maestro
Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Bottom Paint advice
Replies: 6
Views: 9497

Re: Bottom Paint advice

I'm sure other experienced folks will chime in here, as this is a frequently discussed topic, but I'll shared what I have learned so far. The bottom paint on my boat is in very rough shape so I am preparing to sandblast re-do the entire bottom. The good news is that if your primer is in good shape, ...
by Maestro
Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 6
Views: 11264

Re: Introduction

That sounds terrifying and awesome all at once. Although not necessarily designed for it, it's nice to know the BigM 28 can handle some rough stuff.
by Maestro
Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Primocon vs. Interprotect 2000E?
Replies: 9
Views: 13148

Re: Primocon vs. Interprotect 2000E?

Thanks for all the great info guys. I may call Interlux sometime but it's looking like Interprotect 2000E is the way to go. The bottom paint on my 28 is in rough shape and getting re-done this spring. We won't be starting till April at the earliest but I plan to document/photo the whole process to a...
by Maestro
Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:10 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Primocon vs. Interprotect 2000E?
Replies: 9
Views: 13148

Primocon vs. Interprotect 2000E?

Any thoughts on priming a bare aluminum boat bottom with Primocon instead of Interprotect 2000E?

Interlux describes Primocon as "an excellent barrier to reduce pitting caused by galvanic corrosion."

It is cheaper and involves a slightly simpler application process than Interprotect.
by Maestro
Fri Feb 13, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 6
Views: 11264

Re: Introduction

Welcome aboard! When you say the boat performed well in big waters - are you simply referring to crossing lake Superior under normal conditions or have you had it out in big waves? We don't run into much for big seas on the Mississippi and I'm very curious about how 28 footers do in waves more than ...