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re: Brown stain on boat hull - best way to remove?
Posted by CP3 on 5/1/25 at 8:48 am
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Paint is actually a really good solution. I love gelcoat but as far as finishes go a quality marine paint like awlgrip is superior and will not stain because it won’t become porous like gelcoat over time.
We had our last boat painted with awlgrip. I was skeptical at first, but honestly I liked it WAYYY better than gel coat. Nothing stuck to it, could just spray off with a hose and it stayed looking brand new.
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re: Brown stain on boat hull - best way to remove?
Posted by CP3 on 4/30/25 at 10:29 pm
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Try magic erasers first. It’s surprising how many spots they can scrub off.
Yeah, don’t do this. Magic eraser is basically fine grit sandpaper. It will get stuff off the hull, but it’s taking gel coat with it
Starbrite hull cleaner is the answer
re: Sell Me A Tonneau Truck Cover for A 2024 F 150
Posted by CP3 on 4/30/25 at 5:45 pm
I have a retrax and it’s probably the best thing I’ve ever added to a truck
re: Condos @ Venice Marina
Posted by CP3 on 4/28/25 at 9:12 pm
Which ones? The ones past the marina by the cabins, or the ones before the marina on left?
I haven’t been in the ones past the marina (by the cabins), but my really good buddy owns one before marina on the left (across from parking lot). Used to go down there a few times a month (we split a boat that stayed in their lift). Sold boat though and been busy so haven’t been down much this year.
Like you said, they’re pretty nice and more like a second home. Think theirs was built after Katrina, but not really positive to be honest.
Combination of people that live down there owning them (charter guides/owners), people that rent them out, people that only use them a few times and rent them out when not using them, or just private owners that use it as a “camp”.
I haven’t been in the ones past the marina (by the cabins), but my really good buddy owns one before marina on the left (across from parking lot). Used to go down there a few times a month (we split a boat that stayed in their lift). Sold boat though and been busy so haven’t been down much this year.
Like you said, they’re pretty nice and more like a second home. Think theirs was built after Katrina, but not really positive to be honest.
Combination of people that live down there owning them (charter guides/owners), people that rent them out, people that only use them a few times and rent them out when not using them, or just private owners that use it as a “camp”.
re: Venice Offshore Fishing Report?
Posted by CP3 on 4/28/25 at 7:33 pm
From what I saw the yellowfin got absolutely massacred the past 3 days
re: Boat wreck at Smith Lake today - UPDATE three confirmed deaths
Posted by CP3 on 4/16/25 at 11:11 am
Running boat in fog without radar is one of the most dangerous things you can do on a boat IMO. Especially in high traffic areas.
Tons of duck boats do that on MS river (Venice) during duck season and it blows my mind
Even with Radar and AIS it’s still by no means a relaxing experience
Tons of duck boats do that on MS river (Venice) during duck season and it blows my mind
Even with Radar and AIS it’s still by no means a relaxing experience
re: Troll Motor Wire
Posted by CP3 on 4/15/25 at 8:30 pm
Don’t do solder terminals
Do properly crimped lugs
Solder is actually against ABYC unless also crimped, but a proper crimp is the way to go.
Also don’t go to car audio shop, get marine (tinned) wire from marine place.
If you really have trouble finding somewhere to get it I can make them for you. But Front 2 Back or David Wade can probably take care of you.
Do properly crimped lugs
Solder is actually against ABYC unless also crimped, but a proper crimp is the way to go.
Also don’t go to car audio shop, get marine (tinned) wire from marine place.
If you really have trouble finding somewhere to get it I can make them for you. But Front 2 Back or David Wade can probably take care of you.
re: Boat wiring
Posted by CP3 on 4/13/25 at 2:43 pm
Yeah, I’m taking a break from wiring boats for a while. Got a lot going on with regular job and around the house and I need some free time back before I go insane lol.
re: Boat wiring
Posted by CP3 on 4/12/25 at 6:42 pm
Pellegrini does good work
re: Fiberglass Repair - BR Area
Posted by CP3 on 4/2/25 at 10:09 pm
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Southern Marine Specialists
re: All-Terrain Tire Recommendations
Posted by CP3 on 3/20/25 at 5:29 pm
I really liked the set of Toyo RT Trails I had. Probably going to get another set in the next month or so.
re: Determining Value of a Bay Boat?
Posted by CP3 on 3/19/25 at 8:32 am
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YOURADHERE
This is what I would do.
re: Boat Upholstery Material Question
Posted by CP3 on 3/10/25 at 8:43 pm
Monel should be more corrosion resistant.
Plus with “Stainless Steel” you never know if you’re actually getting 316SS/still might rust.
Plus with “Stainless Steel” you never know if you’re actually getting 316SS/still might rust.
re: Boat Upholstery Material Question
Posted by CP3 on 3/10/25 at 6:19 pm
I want to say you’re supposed to use Monel staples for some reason
re: 2025 F150 - ecoboost vs powerboost
Posted by CP3 on 3/8/25 at 12:11 pm
Sounds like I will probably be good with either option. Guess I’ll just let price decide which route I take for engine.
Side note - Anyone have luck getting a local dealer to match out of state pricing, or atleast get close? Would really prefer to buy local for several reasons, but looking online out of state dealers (MAC Haik, etc) have them for like $8k less. Never bought new out of state, is there something I’m missing here?
Side note - Anyone have luck getting a local dealer to match out of state pricing, or atleast get close? Would really prefer to buy local for several reasons, but looking online out of state dealers (MAC Haik, etc) have them for like $8k less. Never bought new out of state, is there something I’m missing here?
re: 2025 F150 - ecoboost vs powerboost
Posted by CP3 on 3/7/25 at 4:34 pm
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I say look for a low mileage '23 and go get it.
This is another option and I’ve been searching daily in a 500 mile radius. If I went 2023 it would strictly be to get the 5.0 (I’ve had 2 of them already and like them a lot). I just haven’t really been able to find much that meets my criteria lately.
re: 2025 F150 - ecoboost vs powerboost
Posted by CP3 on 3/7/25 at 3:04 pm
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If you need a good stone gray match, hit up DS. I have the swatch at my desk from when he did his last year
Yeah I actually talked to him about it this morning. That’s the route I’m going to take if I can’t get used to the stupid marsh color they have now. I’m hoping the new color doesn’t look as bad on a white truck, which I should see in person next week sometime.
I think I’m going to try to stick with regular ecoboost unless it’s going to end up being more expensive somehow. Which would be stupid if it does because Powerboost is like a $2k added option.
re: 2025 F150 - ecoboost vs powerboost
Posted by CP3 on 3/7/25 at 2:36 pm
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Any chance you could step up to a Tremor and get the 5.0L?
Nope lol. I’m pretty much fully committed to king ranch.
re: 2025 F150 - ecoboost vs powerboost
Posted by CP3 on 3/7/25 at 2:35 pm
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Have you seen the marsh gray two tone yet? It’s hideous compared to the stone gray or darkened bronze in the 21-24
Yes. I am not happy at all about that. It isn’t deal breaking but man it looked way better before. To be honest, I’m probably going to get the bumpers and side two tone wrapped with the stone grey color (really more bronze/brown than gray) my 2015 has if it bugs me too much. The old color was perfect for KR in my opinion. Not ideal but I’m pretty committed to a King Ranch bc I love the interior.
Going with either white or black truck. Test drove a black today, waiting on white one to come in next week to compare side by side.
ETA: my truck search actually started looking for a 2024 model year that was new/left on lot specifically for the two tone color. There just aren’t any that are within a distance I am willing to travel that have options I want.
re: 2025 F150 - ecoboost vs powerboost
Posted by CP3 on 3/7/25 at 2:08 pm
Maybe, idk. I somewhat believe what he said because no dealer really has a ton of either on the lot, but I can look online to see what they have ordered/in transit to the lot and the majority are Powerboost. So it’s not so much that they have more sitting unsold on the lot as much as it is what they have been ordering.
It almost seems like the regular Ecoboost sells less and they don’t order a lot of them.
One reason I’m leaning Ecoboost is I can disable the auto start/stop crap. Cannot do that on Powerboost.
I just really wished they still offered the 5.0 so this wouldn’t even be a question.
It almost seems like the regular Ecoboost sells less and they don’t order a lot of them.
One reason I’m leaning Ecoboost is I can disable the auto start/stop crap. Cannot do that on Powerboost.
I just really wished they still offered the 5.0 so this wouldn’t even be a question.
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