Marinette Boat Forum

You asked for a suggestion on negotiation - here 'tis. Since the seller didn't paint it correctly I wouldn't give him the job of trying to get it right now. Instead, acknowledging that it wasn't done properly, he could knock some dollars off the price, dollars you'd use to have the job done yourself...

This MAY be evidence of failure to do the job properly. As you may have read, aluminum must be primed/barrier-coated within a few hours of blasting or sanding down to clear metal or it skins over, unable to hold paint. There are clear procedures for applying coatings to bare surfaces and they may no...

It looks like the geocities link just posted above by John (shade2u2) was created by Doug Rose. Doug used to be very active on the site and was regarded as very informed on electrical matters.

love the April Fooooools twist to the second paragraph

OK then, what makes the counter engine run in reverse rotation?

TinLizzy is correct. Rather than rehash here, do the research on "documented yacht" or vessel and you'll see the reason for the number board. It's an old and probably outdated process (for pleasure boats). In MD, it meant I didn't need state numbers (and never, ever got checked or stopped ...

ronmar wrote: Is this replaced for possible leaking, or if unable to get smooth operation of windows or screens?

No leak-sealing properties, just for the latter, smooth window operation

For leak sealing, caulk under the frames when you replace them.

M's typically have ckt breakers. They're described as aircraft type which would be logically considering the origins of the company. In the cabin, they are usually behind the panel over the helm. I do recall a breaker on the engine itself - for the engine but I don't think that's what you're asking ...

I know this doesn't help, but about 10 yrs ago when I still had the boat, I found the company that made them and got some replacement parts (the motors were ok)..and I posted the contact info in the vendor list at that time. I don't know where that info went. But I believe the tip was something prin...

given the age of the boat you should look for similar material.. maybe not the same but close enuf