Posted by Phil T on 11/20/21 - 12:01 PM
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I would avoid SM completely.
Why not strip the varnish and reapply and reinstall? They are old growth and have a wonderful patina. Nothing you get now will come close.
also had to cut a hole in the hull to allow water to drain,
I would not cut any holes in the boat till you have a full understanding of whaler hull construction.
Marinum is not shiny like chrome. Just buff it out with jeweler's rouge.
The red insert is not available. At some point a special order was done by owners. Twin Cities Marine had some for a while.
Wipe what you have with acetone and it may clean up.
I would focus on the hull first. Drain tubes, gel coat repairs. Engine. Trailer. The wood would be LAST.