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Can I Fiberglass Over Plastic?
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Can I Fiberglass Over Plastic?

Fiberglass is a reinforced plastic material. Manufacturers place glass fibers into a resin matrix to create a strong, durable, and somewhat flexible product that works well in numerous situations. The glass strands are the primary component of the item. This synthetic material is prepared in several forms and convertible into […]

ACX vs Marine Grade Plywood
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ACX vs. Marine Grade Plywood

John K. Mayo earned a patent for plywood in 1865. Then it was forgotten. It was reissued three years later, but Mayo never found commercial success with his product. It wasn’t until the centennial anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition in Portland that plywood found a home. The Portland […]

Is the Black Max 150 Good or Bad?
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Black Max 150: Good or Bad?

You have two options for propelling a small boat through the water: paddles or an outboard motor. Most people choose the latter option when it works with their vessel. One of the top choices in the outboard motor category is the Mercury Black Max 150. This design has a reputation […]

Auto Engine Marinization
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Auto Engine Marinization

When your boat needs a new engine and you have a spare one for an automobile lying around, it feels like you’ve got a match made in heaven. The result isn’t quite that good unless you take some time to marinize the auto engine. All automobile engines must go through […]

Don’t Buy a Seadoo Challenger
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Don’t Buy a Seadoo Challenger

It’s been said that the happiest day of being a boat owner occurs when you decide to purchase your vessel. The second-happiest day of your life ends up being the day when you sell your boat. Until 2012, Sea-Doo manufactured several popular boat models, including the Challenger, Speedster, and Sportster. […]

Boat Carpet Snap Sizes Are There Two of Them
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Boat Carpet Snap Sizes? Are There Two of Them?

When you have guests visiting your boat, you want them to have a welcoming experience. Thanks to the exposure that the marine environment and the elements have on the vessel, your carpeting can look old and worn out in only a few years. It needs frequent cleaning to prevent stains, […]