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- Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:08 am
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: CAPAC and Hull Potential question
- Replies: 38
- Views: 50813
Re: CAPAC and Hull Potential question
After reading all four pages of information on the protection of our aluminum boat hulls and how to keep corrosion under control.....(I still have a lot to learn).... I got wondering why I never see aluminum hull pontoon boats with badly corroded hulls in my fresh water lake? I have never seen any c...
- Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:25 am
- Forum: Cabin and Interior
- Topic: Spray foam insulation
- Replies: 5
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Spray foam insulation
I wondered if anyone has used a two part urethane closed cell spray foam insulation in the walls and cabin ceiling area. It seems to me it would be a great way to prevent sweating and condensation behind the cover panels. I would not attempt to spray any in the bilge area or any area that is visible...
- Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:54 pm
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: 1960 29' Family Cruiser
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8501
Re: 1960 29' Family Cruiser
That's the boat I now own...I hope to have it ready for the water in the spring. I am doing a full restoration to the boat. It has been totally gutted. All the old carpet, wood rot, black mold,factory Asbestos flooring, eng. & trans, helm, trim , have all been removed. Much of the foam blocks un...
- Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:55 am
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: 1960 29' Family Cruiser
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8501
Re: 1960 29' Family Cruiser
THANKS VERY MUCH, Metalhead... I enjoyed seeing what the boat looked like from the factory, original. I have contacted the new owner of the boat you show Gary Dick "Lady Nastalgia" a couple of days ago....I guess it was an Ugly Duckling before that. My boat was the Aquavilla out of Kentuck...
- Mon Oct 10, 2016 3:44 am
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics
- Topic: '60 Family Cruiser: Do aluminum boats need a galvanic isolater?
- Replies: 1
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'60 Family Cruiser: Do aluminum boats need a galvanic isolater?
I noticed my new project...1960 Marinette Family cruiser did not have a galvanic isolator installed from the factory.... Does it need one...does it help reduce corrosion on the hull? I have one available on my '73 Marinette...hate to put a hull in the hull.... also hate to have the hull eaten up fro...
- Mon Oct 10, 2016 3:29 am
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: 1960 Family Cruiser
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6255
1960 Family Cruiser
I have a couple options available (paid for/in stock) for this new project...and need advice. The boat came with a SBC with a timing chain driven water-pump and velvet drive trans. (motor mounted backwards) The pump is not working very well and engine runs too hot with lots of blow-by coming from th...
- Mon Oct 10, 2016 3:15 am
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: 1960 29' Family Cruiser
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4835
1960 29' Family Cruiser
Is the hull of a 1960' 29' Marinette Family Cruiser concidered a planing hull or a displacement hull?
Now off to the engine category to find out the best drive-line options....
Thanks!
Bud
Now off to the engine category to find out the best drive-line options....
Thanks!
Bud
- Mon Oct 10, 2016 3:08 am
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: 1960 29' Family Cruiser
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8501
1960 29' Family Cruiser
I sold/traded my '79 28' Twin engine Sedan for a 29' 1960 Family Cruiser and have many questions about how to restore it back to a nice Family Cruiser. I'm very happy and lucky to have found a TRAILERABLE Marinette. I am just about done stripping the boat down to bare bones and need much advice.... ...
- Mon Oct 10, 2016 2:43 am
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: 28' twin engine trailer bunk spacing?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5867
Re: 28' twin engine trailer bunk spacing?
I sold / traded the '79 28' Marinette Sedan on a 1960 Marinette Family Cruiser.
- Sat Feb 06, 2016 3:39 am
- Forum: For Sale or Wanted
- Topic: eBay 32ft Marinette with engines Buy it now $3250
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5721