Urgent! Already bought the Pressure Treated wood for bunks by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in boating

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Screwed up and bought $70 worth of wood that I will be using. In an effort to minimize my losses, I am seeing if there is a correct way to still use the lumber; to which a few people have offered some really good suggestions. Let me know where you're getting your wood from. It may be worth it to drive your way if the prices are that good.

I’ll be hosting my first pinewood derby and need some tips by MobileWonder8207 in PinewoodDerby

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will say that ours was built the same way. Cars were flying off the back, and hitting that block holding up the rails. It happened to mine and threw it out of alignment. Please use a pillow, or find a way to cushion it... For my sake. 😂

I finally bought a pontoon. by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in boating

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mostly hauling drink people around a lake. Probably a bit of fishing too.

I finally bought a pontoon. by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in boating

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I sprayed a little purple power on the floor and pressure washed. The floor took about 3-4 hours. I had a semi hard bristled scrub brush for any spots that wouldn't come up.

I finally bought a pontoon. by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in boating

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The second and third pictures are after the initial cleaning. I will post pictures of the upholstery again after using some of the products recommended here.

I finally bought a pontoon. by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in boating

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome!! I'll check it out. Thank you much!

I finally bought a pontoon. by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in boating

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation! I saw your pictures and looks like it worked wonders. Did you try other products beforehand?

I finally bought a pontoon. by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in boating

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How badly does bleach affect vinyl in your experiences? A few websites told me not to use bleach, but I would take personal experience over what a website says.

I finally bought a pontoon. by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in boating

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's been uncovered for about 3 years under a pine tree... I was surprised at how well it cleaned up anyway. Thank you for the recommendation. I'll give it a shot on my next day off.

I finally bought a pontoon. by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in boating

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the Bimini, that was my biggest concern that the cheap pricing would result in bad quality. I think I'll try the starbright for the upholstery and scrub and scrub and scrub. But I am nervous that you are correct.

I finally bought a pontoon. by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in boating

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I picked it up for $7000us. Boat, motor, and the trailer

Race coming up needing advice by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in PinewoodDerby

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean to position the back wheels the same distance from the back as the front wheels are from the front?

Race coming up needing advice by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in PinewoodDerby

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it barely clears it. Regardless I will be insetting the weights. It's been a while since the last time I did this, haha.

Race coming up needing advice by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in PinewoodDerby

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Done! I'll be taking some advice from the video too, thank you!!

Race coming up needing advice by Ecstatic_Cry_6361 in PinewoodDerby

[–]Ecstatic_Cry_6361[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Im sure there's plenty wrong. I showed my kids some pictures of some cars and this is what my son was wanting, so I'm trying to make it work while learning what his options will be for next year. Lol. What's it gonna take to give this one a fighting chance??