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Forum: Recovered Threads 09-19-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 45
Posted By castnetcracker
Watch out for condensation while your laminate is...

Watch out for condensation while your laminate is still kicking off if you are working at night or using a resin like epoxy that has a long cure time. It will turn your laminate all cloudy and...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-19-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 32
Posted By castnetcracker
23' Casting Deck Hatch/Fish Box

Hey Everyone, during my rebuild pretty much the only thing i did not remove was the forward fish box hatch (under casting deck) and was wondering if the original was insulated (Potter Hull). I did...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-29-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 40
Posted By castnetcracker
are you using VE formulated for infusion? its...

are you using VE formulated for infusion? its much less viscous and wets out a lot faster. heres a video of Metan infusing a new sole for reference of how they located their inlets, hoses, etc. good...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-22-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 36
Posted By castnetcracker
i really wanted to do that on my rebuild but...

i really wanted to do that on my rebuild but ended up being something i scrapped to maintain schedule and budget. saw this week on project dreamboat they did this on a 23 seacraft and has me thinking...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-15-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 52
Posted By castnetcracker
i spoke with kevin yesterday and he recommended...

i spoke with kevin yesterday and he recommended the 18 lb
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-14-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 117
Posted By castnetcracker
I filled the vents when i did my restoration and...

I filled the vents when i did my restoration and quickly realized during rigging that they would have provided great access to the stainless U bolts at the stern and thru-hulls for my bilge... Doh!
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-14-2019, 01:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 69
Posted By castnetcracker
I'll correct myself. if you wire the orange wire...

I'll correct myself. if you wire the orange wire to your fuse block, they will not reset when you turn the battery switch because they wont have power to do so!
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-14-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 52
Posted By castnetcracker
Sea Claw Anchor

Is anyone using a sea claw anchor on their 23'? i had a smaller one for my flats boat and it was a great anchor. Debating between the 12 lb and 18 lb for bottom fishing and looking for opinions....
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-06-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 69
Posted By castnetcracker
Optional based on how you wire the switches. the...

Optional based on how you wire the switches. the orange wire from the paddle switches has to have power to operate and light up the indicator for the position of the tabs. When the circuit is broken,...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-05-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 105
Posted By castnetcracker
https://mgs4u.com/product-category/fiberglass/tube...

https://mgs4u.com/product-category/fiberglass/tube-rod/

I ordered some 2" ID fiberglass pipe from this website and glassed them in from my cockpit gutters out the transom. very strong, fast...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-05-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 69
Posted By castnetcracker
another vote for the 12x12 Bolts. easy install...

another vote for the 12x12 Bolts. easy install and yes the auto reset is optional.
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-02-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 92
Posted By castnetcracker
try some sweeping compound if its in your garage...

try some sweeping compound if its in your garage or project tent. it will help keep the dust on the ground while sweeping up.
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-23-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 115
Posted By castnetcracker
did that for a long time with an ipad with a...

did that for a long time with an ipad with a lifeproof case and worked great. Ram Mount makes a cradle for most tablets and can be mounted with hardware or heavy duty suction cup.
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-23-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 105
Posted By castnetcracker
wont be over at the boat this week but about 6-7"...

wont be over at the boat this week but about 6-7" above the keel (bottom of bracket is 4" above the keel). the lower unit and props are totally different so you'd be better off comparing to other...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-11-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 50
Posted By castnetcracker
just insured last month with Boat US(Geico)...

just insured last month with Boat US(Geico) agreed upon value, no survey, just photos of all sides of the boat and interior. whole process took 30 minutes. I've been happy with BoatUS's on the water...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-09-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 73
Posted By castnetcracker
reminded me a lot of endless summer. thanks for...

reminded me a lot of endless summer. thanks for all the good information. i know the boat can handle more than i can. I was asking more for the sake of my passengers what is comfortable in this hull....
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-09-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 46
Posted By castnetcracker
my neighborhood is pretty similar but they do...

my neighborhood is pretty similar but they do allow you to conceal it with vegetation and landscaping if necessary to conceal from roadway. you can still see it a little bit through the hedge so i...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-03-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 113
Posted By castnetcracker
before i put my trim tabs on, mine was just...

before i put my trim tabs on, mine was just starting to walk at 59 mph
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-02-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 73
Posted By castnetcracker
Go/No Go Conditions in a 23'

Hey Guys,

So after a week in the keys and a couple offshore trips out of Canaveral I have a good idea of what is "safe" in my 23 but curious what wind/swell is the line for go/no go on an offshore...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-02-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 63
Posted By castnetcracker
beautiful! I'm on the finishing touches stage and...

beautiful! I'm on the finishing touches stage and its hard to work when she fishes just fine as she sits!
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-27-2019, 07:52 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 1,799
Posted By castnetcracker
not electricians tape, 3m fine line vinyl tape....

not electricians tape, 3m fine line vinyl tape. it's for painting.

Erebus, i have not done the reducer/griptex method myself but a guy i know that does service and repair work does this method for...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-26-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 105
Posted By castnetcracker
Heres a picture from the keys last week. Wish i...

Heres a picture from the keys last week. Wish i had my leaning post backrest installed at the time of the pic, it would have been nice to have the extra 7 rocket launchers :cool:
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-25-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 1,799
Posted By castnetcracker
3m fine line vinyl tape. ...

3m fine line vinyl tape.
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Forum: Recovered Threads 06-25-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 1,799
Posted By castnetcracker
one way is to roll on the awlgrip, mix reducer...

one way is to roll on the awlgrip, mix reducer and griptex and spray on that way. you dont have to do any additional masking as the reducer wont hurt anything. i did the sprinkle method and it was...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-12-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 105
Posted By castnetcracker
Suzuki DF350 #'s

So I'm almost finished with the first 10 hrs on the engine and figured i'd post up some performance numbers on the Boat/Engine. I'm very happy with the performance of this engine and the 23 seacraft....
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