How much should it cost to detail a boat?

March 11th, 2010
boat
saabkyle04 asked:


I have been detailing for about 7 years now and have been requested to detail a 22-24′ boat up at a lake 1.5 hrs from me. All gas costs and what not are being compensated. What they want me to do is go through the whole boat and detail it, vacuum, buff and compound/wax it, and pretty much go as in depth as I can. How much would going rates for boat detailing be for something like this, any help is greatly appreciated! I don’t do boats often so this would really help. Thanks a lot!

Can I solder copper wires from a electric boat lift mechanism together using resin safely?

March 11th, 2010
boat
jukeboyz21 asked:


On my boat lift I have a electric lift but the cords have been pulled out. They’re four separate copper wires that look okay to solder. Is it safe and can I solder the wires back to there original connections?

How can I build a homemade pontoon boat?

March 11th, 2010
boat
rosey6075 asked:


I would like to build a homemade pontoon boat. What are my options. Can I build a frame of marine plywood and fill the thing with something like foam?Thanks for the help. Engineering students here’s your chance!

How to repair a hole in a fiberglass boat when it continues to seep water?

March 9th, 2010
boat
Mary K asked:


We have a small hole on the bottom of our boat. It will not stop seeping water to fix it. It has not been in the water since last fall ! We have a bondo fiberglass repair kit, We thought it was dry and put one layer on. Went back the next day to do another layer and it was wet and still seeping water. We have been waiting forever for this boat to dry to fix it. Is there anything that we can fix it with while its wet ?

What is the best boat length for near shore fishing?

March 8th, 2010
boat
Carolina Fishing asked:


I am interested in purchasing a boat for fishing off the cost of North Carolina with. I would like to fishing mainly nearshore, sound and an occasional gulf stream run. I am tring to figure out what the best boat set up would be. Things I am considering are boat length, beam, single or dual outboards, what horse power, center consol or walkaround, etc. Any opinion of a good boat set up would be a great help.

How do I go about donating an old boat?

March 8th, 2010
boat
sestud69 asked:


I have a 1979 Sea Sprite 14 ft, fiberglass boat. It has a Mercury 50 outboard HP engine. I am sure the engine is good but the interior of the boat needs major work. The exterior is in fair condition. I contacted Helping Hands of America and they came out to look at it and will not take it because of its condition. I later found out that they in turn would sell my boat for their charity. I need to get rid of this boat. Who should I contact? Please help! Thanks!
I am just outside Boston Massachusetts.

What size boat could be used in rivers and in the ocean?

March 6th, 2010
boat
Mike N asked:


I am looking for a boat that I could use in rivers such as the CT river and in the ocean. What size in feet/motor output would be best?

What is the easiest way to park a 25 foot boat reverse into a slip?

March 6th, 2010
boat
Dean N asked:


I just bought a 25 foot boat and I’m struggling to reverse park it into my slip at the marina. It has one 1 stern drive so it makes it a little tougher I hear. Any tips would be appreciated.

How much horsepower can my boat take legally?

March 5th, 2010
boat
Rodney and Kerry C asked:


I have a 14 foot boat built in 1960, it has no tags on it for weight capacity. It has a 35 hp motor on it now that is going to be illegal in a couple years due to emmissions. How do I figure out the maximum horsepower I can get. It is a fiberglass boat.

How chilly will my wife and I be on a boat in the Greek Isles in the middle of October?

March 5th, 2010
boat
Scot asked:


The wife are considering a small sized cruise Oct 9-16 but we are concerned about the weather being too chilly to enjoy sunbathing on the boat and on the islands. Any thoughts or personal experiences?
Thanks.