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    checkerplate engine compartment

    I have the motor out of my 22 and was looking to take advantage of the situation and spruce up the engine compartment

    namely I was going to install polished checkerplate aluminum on the pads beside the motor

    has anyone done this or warn against starting this as a little project?

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    Shea do a search quite a few of the guys have done the diamond plate bling to the engine hole, it does look really nice. Many have used the plastic with the thin polished aluminum coating.

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    before and after
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    Looks great glashole! I think I will do that as well while my motor is out
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    its super easy while the engine is out

    I woulfn't even think about it with the motor in- I've gotten stuck enough times just trying to get a screwdriver that I dropped let alone actually wanting to be down there

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    Talking

    Now if you paint the nasty old 'glass w/white Bilgekote, it'd look extra nice!!!
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    Thumbs up Lookin Good!

    Quote Originally Posted by gcarter
    Now if you paint the nasty old 'glass w/white Bilgekote, it'd look extra nice!!!
    Exactly what George suggested....clean the bilge first...let it dry or wipe it down...then get a Palm Sander and Sand down the rough spots...go get a Quart of Interlux BilgKote... about $20 or less and use a brush or roller...I used both and get that sucker "Sanitary"....

    Then do the Side Walls of the Hull...then remove the sound insulation on the BulkHead and do the Diamond Plate up there... once its white...you will never go back!

    Good Luck Shea...

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    New motor is being installed right now so that may have to be a winter project

    trying to be on thewater this weekend


    Shea
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    Quote Originally Posted by gcarter
    Now if you paint the nasty old 'glass w/white Bilgekote, it'd look extra nice!!!
    Exactly what George suggested....clean the bilge first...let it dry or wipe it down...then get a Palm Sander and Sand down the rough spots...go get a Quart of Interlux BilgKote... about $20 or less and use a brush or roller...I used both and get that sucker "Sanitary"....

    Then do the Side Walls of the Hull...then remove the sound insulation on the BulkHead and do the Diamond Plate up there... once its white...you will never go back!

    Good Luck Shea...

    Doc
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    MP, is that the new "Donzi Hovercraft"?
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    I prefer the fiberglass diamond plate. It is MUCH lighter, MUCH easier to work with and will not tarnish or corrode.
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    LOL,

    De Ja Vu.

    I posted a few monthes ago. I make it. It is a 5 X 8 Sheet.

    White only, but can be painted. $300.00
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    Farco Plastics there on Hwy 19 should have it in various colors. I know the Farco in Orlando has it. Farco is also your source for Plexiglass.

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    Nice job X!!!!
    Jerry from Cincinnati

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    Thanks Jerry!
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