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10-23-2012, 01:23 PM

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Should I just stick with my old methods of poking & tapping until I get a marine specific meter?

MD

Great Idea

Sunday morning and raining here.....

Think I'll go poke and tap the the old lady with my moisture meter[/QUOTE]

How'd u make out? Any pix of results?

10-23-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1OLDSALT2B

Jamestown distributors in Bristol RI carry the JR Overseas GRP-33 for $349.99 & you can get it a bit cheaper if you open up an account with them,,,It's a good mid range meter but you still need to understand the substrates you're looking at and learn how to do a Sounding or a Tap out (tapping with hard rubber hammer or back of screw driver)

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com...Moisture+Meter

Thanks. What's ya marine business in ri?

I'll post some results this wknd. The boat is a 95 apache scout.

MD

10-23-2012, 11:22 PM

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Sweet ride,,,your welcome to borrow the meter if your ever down this way...

I have a mobile marine repair business called YACHT COATINGS based out of Warren RI,,,doin everything from Awl grip,to fiberglass fabrication,rebuilds & new construction & general maintenance...

Looking fwd to seeing pics

Pete