(Part 2) Best boat hardware according to redditors

+1 for the title. Made me laugh.

I use one of these buckets. It's #1 HDPE so it's food safe. It also has measurements on the side so it's pretty easy to see when the dough has doubled/tripled.

https://smile.amazon.com/Encore-Plastics-81166-Measure-Container/dp/B00144B1AO/

https://www.amazon.com/Salt-Away-Salt-Remover-Spray-Fl/dp/B003HFZ5PA

I have seen that 303 has started offering wipes.

https://www.amazon.com/303-30910-Protectant-Plastic-Fiberglass/dp/B002YI72TS

I actually had to by the Bimini clip for my Four Winn’s last year

273370-1 White Nylon 90d Inside Eye End Bracket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DOLVAU?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

West System 6508 G/Flex Epoxy

Guys rave about this stuff. It will last you a long time to if you're are using it correctly. I love it. I'll never go back to Gorilla Glue or anything else. This is well worth the money.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QXPNH2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2WC6NVBHN0SPR&coliid=I14B46QHCY3L95

You could go with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Brite-Clean-Water-Flush/dp/B0014450BU

Or you could pick up a couple gallon bottles of vinegar and go with a 1:1 water/vinegar mix. fill er up as much as possible and let it soak 24hrs before flushing and rinsing well. a light bleach mix is an option too. see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEepug8N-aE

Mr. Voorhees, if I can find one of these in 1/12th scale, I'll send it to you for free

The 3/16 is probably the right diameter, but you don’t want these little rivets that just “bulb” out when you set them in. You want the split rivets that expand into three big prongs on the backside. Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Marine-Tri-Fold-Rivets/dp/B015UA4BE0/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Tri+fold+marine+rivets&qid=1557282152&s=gateway&sr=8-1 . These will not pull out.

Not sure how you'd get rid of the smoke smell but it's probably embedded into the heads which would be tough to get rid of. Not sure if it's okay for your kit but I use this stuff to clean up my cymbals (Roland kit) from time to time. Makes them look brand new.

I think this is a pretty bad idea. In the big scheme of things saving that $65 is inconsequential to the total cost of boat ownership and it's unlikely to be structurally sound. Bondo is fairing compound, it's not a adhesive, it's not really made for that kind of purpose. If you're just fairing, there are better products out there.

https://www.amazon.com/TotalBoat-TotalFair-Epoxy-Fairing-Compound/dp/B00S9RBWIA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512052253&sr=8-1&keywords=totalfair&th=1&psc=1

That stuff is pretty amazing.

If you're not fairing, and you're doing structural work, buck up and buy the right stuff. There are less expensive epoxies out there than west that are likely just as good. I only use WEST but I have heard good things about all the other major brands.

https://www.amazon.com/TotalBoat-Epoxy-Quart-Slow-Hardener/dp/B00HR8515W/ref=lp_9167356011_1_1?srs=9167356011&ie=UTF8&qid=1512052306&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1

I used something like this. I actually just have the wires pushed down into the connector and then taped into place. A more solid connection would probably be better but it's worked for me.

The only things I really used were electrical tape, wrenches for unbolting the amp and the ground bolt and sandpaper to make sure the ground connection is good. That's pretty much it.

I also just used a fuse to tap into the power. I just took a normal fuse, cut it in half, and connected the wire to the blade of the fuse. Makes a good connection that way.

Thanks again.

You inspired me to spend some more time with it this weekend, and I think I've located a possible culprit.

I use this OMC fitting and have it plugged into this aluminum cap. This weekend I disconnected the generator from the 12g outboard tank to remove possible failure points. I ran the generator "normally", and after about 15 minutes it struggled, sputtered and died.

What you mentioned about vapor locking came to mind, so I inspected the valve and depressed the spring-loaded bit on the lower nipple. This created a quick suction effect.

I realized this piece probably needs to be in the open position for it to vent properly, so I removed the aluminum cap and put back on the OEM plastic cap, and it ran for an hour without dying.

This leads me to believe that maybe the springy bit isn't being depressed properly by the quick-release valve I use to connect it to the outboard tank.

I think my next experiment will be to either get a new quick-release valve, or maybe find a way to jam the button down while running it off the tank (just for experiment sake - I know it needs to close itself when not in use).

Seem legit?

If you really don't give a fuck.

The only option for moving it would be the walk-in closet in the bedroom. My concern with that is the closet is in the back left corner of the condo and I don't know what the roof line is over there.

Edit: Just checked, the walk in closet isn't even apart of the main roof, so that option is out.

Would something like this boat ladder be what you mean?

If you have to go from Amazon, this stuff is extremely high bonding. But you will need more than a quart is my guess. T88 I have used this stuff a fair bit, not a real long working time.

I have not used this stuff but its available, and the dosing pumps make mixing very nice. 5:1 kit

I used these in a 1988 Caprice. Don't know if you want something flashy since they illuminate but it looked pretty cool IMHO.

Here's the finished install pic.

In need of epoxy (will be tinted) for knot filling. I think a quart would be the most I'd want on hand, a pint might be better so it isn't sitting forever (is that a problem?). Is this my best option or is there something cheaper I should consider?

Thank you very much. I spent several hours awhile back looking for this, but didn't know what it was called.

Unfortunately....and the reason I never found something I guess....it doesn't seem to be available here in the U.S. And the one source I found in the UK had 3 bottles left. I have no desire to pay overseas shipping for something I've managed without for so long.

I did find a [similar product] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AQX63A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) that is reasonably priced and free shipping. Hopefully it works as well.

Boats use shower sump pumps.

Thanks. My default plan is the metal version of that type (for increased durability). However before going with that I wanted to see if someone had come up with something clever like maybe something custom such as a slide out.