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Taboma 05-10-2017 03:55 PM


Originally Posted by dubaudi (Post 4553055)
Anyone know what product I can use to fix chips on my spray rails from loading on the trailer? All my research says to use Iron 555-U that is no longer available. Has anyone confirmed that axalta Imron is the same product just rebranded?

Contact "EliminatorShane" on this site. He knows what to use. He fixed my boat spray rails. Does great work. Let him know I said hey!

Double Rigged 05-10-2017 07:51 PM

I do not have a valve in my balance tubes either. Have had zero issues running on one motor as i recently did in Welatka LOL.
Also I can flush the motors on the hose. However some water runs out the other side but the motor does not overheat and still gets enough water.

Eliminatorshane 05-12-2017 12:08 PM

Thanks Taboma, dubaudi yes axalta is the same product and they have a marine side as well and have refined the products to be better at ease of use but imron is still very tricky. If you can call or email me at [email protected] and I can give you the formulas later for an exact match of 555 u. Thx

Eliminatorshane 05-12-2017 12:13 PM

You can also use chroma premier base with imron elite clear or other products. In tobama case his skater was a match at 555u but also the graphic where we touched those up is actually spies hecker which is what V.I. uses. You will have a problem with fixing back with gel coat because of the layup and Pete from skater recommended 555.

dubaudi 05-15-2017 10:51 PM

does anyone have pictures of how the back seat tub is mounted in the 28? Mine was just sitting on the floor with nothing holding it in, found some empty holes by the floor in the bottom of the seat. I removed the seat hoping for something still behind for mounting and nothing. Not even old holes in the floor. When the tanks were done someone must have forgot that part. Im thinking a glassed in wood block on both sides or a L bracket mounted to the floor with 5200 and screws.

Any help would be great thanks.

Zero Patience 05-16-2017 05:17 AM

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In my 28, I cut a piece of 3" radius corner, square tubing, 1/4" aluminum, the width of the cockpit. I removed one side to make it a U, then cut 2" holes in it on two sides to lighten it, and make it look cool. 1/4 inch holes in the bottom for mounting to the floor. Sanded, alodine treatment, then awlgrip white. I fastened it to the floor, with 1/4" thru bolts on the ends as you can reach under the floor on the ends, and lags in the middle where there is no access, 4200 adhesive under it. The seat then sets over it and hinges with removable bolts for pins , bolt to the tube and seat, for removal the two pins can be removed, leaving the hinge halves in place. I had the side panels made to trap the seat sides in place, and not move. The 3" height is perfect, to memic the original rear seat bulkhead in the rear.

dubaudi 05-16-2017 02:46 PM

Thanks for the info and pics. SeaDek looks amazing, its on my list of things to add before Key West.

Esox4130 05-20-2017 07:18 PM


Originally Posted by risco (Post 4552844)
Thank you all going to try this weekend will let you know how it truns out . I'm maxed out on plates can't go down any more so this is my last option. Also another how do you guys feel about hooking both engines together with a hose in back seen it done before just didn't understand reasoning behind it.

Again thanks for all the help Ryan and also here a picture of my last ride did[ATTACH=CONFIG]567267[/ATTACH]

Did you try them out

risco 05-20-2017 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Esox4130 (Post 4555645)
Did you try them out

No not yet had a issue with merc clamp and brp steering arm so waiting for new bushings. So well I wait I droped boat off at glass guy to build battery spot by front bulk head. Anyways here's my pictures of my buddy's boat(Cody) Shaun's old boat now with twin 350s verdos.[ATTACH=CONFIG]567554[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]567555[/ATTACH]

LAriverratt 05-24-2017 07:55 AM


Originally Posted by risco (Post 4555659)
No not yet had a issue with merc clamp and brp steering arm so waiting for new bushings. So well I wait I droped boat off at glass guy to build battery spot by front bulk head. Anyways here's my pictures of my buddy's boat(Cody) Shaun's old boat now with twin 350s verdos.[ATTACH=CONFIG]567554[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]567555[/ATTACH]

how's the balance/cg on that 24???


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