yes i did keep the most of the parts and pieces, but i didnt keep the windshield.

Many of the stainless steel parts i keep from the 73' boat are made of a better quality than the one on the 86' boat, so i look forward to replace some of then.
The fuel cap looks great made of stainless steel and the one on this boat is made of plastic.

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Today im mounting the boat on concrete blocks to remove trailer out.
--Theres something i need to know, how do i remove the Blue paint from the bottom of the hull?? is it there a special liquid to remove paint without the need to sand it? or which way is best and also i need to know how to make the bottom shine like new. If i were to paint it do i use Gelcoat only or i need some other type of paint?

---To bond the hull damage parts, Gelcoat powder mix with resine and make a paste, is this good enough to seal the gelcoat damage parts or do i need to apply Gelcoat alone in those areas?

I dont want to take long time to fix and paint, cause i need to get the engine fix asap.

Askin' some of these guys for help while wavin' an Obama sign at 'em may not be the best approach to take...don't know for sure...just guessin'...:hi::hi:

Me thinks he has a point with this one. As for your bottom problem, you will need to sand it down to get it clean and use some pokyester type fiberglass filler to patch the gel coat spots. Also make usre that if the gel-coat is missing that it didn't go into the fiberglass. If it did then you need to build the fiberglass back up then build it up with filler. With the condition of your bottom I would go with an epoxy barrier coat(2-3 coats), and then go with a hard bottom paint if you trailer or an ablative wearable bottom paint for a boat that stays in the water.

LOL, the inserted Obama and McCain banners in the pics crack me up.

Just reading this post now. Hammer has alot of catching up to do. WOW, a newbie with a digital camera. I like this guy already !! LOL !!!
You must be my long lost orphan brother from the mailman that mom was friendly with because I had the same exact problems with my hull and fuel hatch cover.
It all may look hard, but it isnt. I did all the work myself on my V. These guys here told me what to do and it all worked out great. These guys will soon become family with ya.
well except maybe Charlie. He hates everyone. : 0-

Unless you are Gay!!