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  1. Where can I find the Hobie Cat parts diagrams

    Hobie Cat has all the diagrams for their boats available on their website. You can find them using this link

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  2. How do I know that that the ANTIFOULING product I want to apply is compatible with my old antifouling paint?

    Applying your desired Interluxฎ antifouling has never been easier. Compatibility is an issue most boaters worry about, but there are three easy choices to solve this problem:

    1. Check for compatibility with old antifouling paint. If the product is known use the chart below, If you don't know the product, bring in a chip of the paint for us to have a look at.

    2. Use Primoconฎ as a tie coat primer over the old paint. If the old antifouling is unknown, you can apply Primoconฎ primer directly over the old paint and then simply overcoat with the Interluxฎ antifouling of choice (do not use this system with VCฎ 17m Extra, VCฎ 17m, or VCฎ Offshore.)

    3. Remove the old antifouling.If the old antifouling is in poor condition you may prefer to remove the old paint and start with a fresh surface. Use a chemical stripper like InterluxTM Interstrip 299E. Interstrip can remove several coats of most antifouling paints in one application. After stripping, you are ready to prime and paint.
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  3. What is the best Interluxฎ VARNISH for interior and exterior wood?

    Interluxฎ has several varnishes to meet your needs. Exterior high gloss varnishes with excellent ultra-violet protection include:

    Goldspar — a one-part polyurethane varnish with incredible abrasion, chemical and water resistance.

    Perfection Varnish — a two-part polyurethane designed to be an extremely durable clear coating for wood and epoxy surfaces.

    Schoonerฎ Varnish — a traditional easy to use tung-oil varnish with a classic look.

    Goldspar Satin — has been designed for interior surfaces. It is a low sheen polyurethane varnish producing a flexible but very hardwearing surface that is resistant to scratching and abrasion.

    So

    • if you have an area to varnish that gets a lot of abrasion use Goldspar or Perfection.
    • If you are varnishing over a clear epoxy such as Epiglassฎ use Perfection
    • If you want that beautiful traditional look of varnish use Schoonerฎ.
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  4. How do I apply a non-skid deck finish?

    Interluxฎ offers three solutions for re-finishing a non-slip deck:

    1. Stir and Apply Interdeck — This ready to use, skid resistant, low gloss, single-component finish that can be applied over bare fiberglass or any other substrate, over an Interlux topside primer.
    2. Mix your own non-skid finish — Any Interlux topside finish (including Interthane Plus) can be transformed into a non-skid deck finish by adding Interlux Intergrip Polymeric No-Skid Additive. This additive consists of man-made plastic spheres, which are regular in shape. They have a low-tendency to collect dirt, and excellent non-skid properties. Apply two coats of paint with Intergrip Polymeric No-Skid Additive mixed in. Intergrip comes in regular and extra course.
    3. Hand Broadcasting Method — Roll on a coat of Interthane Plus, Brightsideฎ or Toplac and while still wet, sprinkle the Intergrip as required to obtain the texture of your choice. It is best to put the Intergrip in a flour sifter or saltshaker to dispense the compound. Avoid heavy application, which will not assist in providing a more slip resistant surface. After the pain has been allowed to dry overnight, remove the excess Intergrip and apply the second coat of finish.
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  5. What is Osmosis?

    Osmosis is a process of degeneration within a fiberglass laminate. It is caused by a chemical reaction between water and unreacted substances remaining in the manufactured hull. The water enters the hull through the gelcoat and once inside, reacts with the chemical components creating acidic substances. These substances create pressure behind the gelcoat, which causes blisters and eventually cracking. Once the gelcoat is breached in this manner, the underlying laminate is capable of absorbing water like a sponge.

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  6. How do I size GUL wetsuits for adults?

    Men's Wetsuit Sizing
    Size Height Chest Waist Hips
    Small 5'4"–5'6"
    162-167 cm    		 34"–36"
    86–91 cm    		 27"–29"
    69–74 cm    		 32"–34"
    81–86 cm
    Medium Small 5'6"–5'8"
    167–172 cm    		 36"–38"
    91–97 cm    		 29"–31"
    74–79 cm    		 34"–36"
    86–91 cm
    Medium 5'8"–5'10"
    172–177 cm    		 38"–40"
    97–101 cm    		 31"–33"
    79–84 cm    		 36"–38"
    91–97 cm
    Medium Tall 5'10"–6'0"
    177–182 cm    		 40"–42"
    101–107 cm    		 31"–33"
    79-84 cm    		 36"–38"
    91–97 cm
    Medium Large 5'10"–6'2"
    177–182 cm    		 40"–42"
    101-107 cm    		 33"–35"
    84–89 cm    		 38"–40"
    97–101 cm
    Large 6'0"–6'2"
    182–187 cm    		 42"–44"
    107–112 cm    		 35"–37"
    89–94 cm    		 40"–42"
    101–107 cm
    X-Large 6'2"–6'4"
    187–193 cm    		 44"–46"
    112–117 cm    		 37"–39"
    94–99 cm    		 42"–44"
    107–112 cm
    XX-Large 6'2"–6'4"
    187–193 cm    		 46"–48"
    117–122 cm    		 39"–40"
    99–104 cm    		 44"–46"
    112–117 cm

    Note: Chart is provided by manufacturer.

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  7. How do I size GUL wetsuits for children?

    Size Age Height Chest Waist Hips
    XX-Small 3–4 3'5"
    104 cm    		 23"
    58 cm    		 22"
    56 cm    		 24"
    61 cm
    X-Small 5–6 3'10"
    116.5 cm    		 25"
    63.5 cm    		 23"
    58 cm    		 26"
    66 cm
    Small 7–8
    		 4'
    122 cm    		 26"
    66 cm    		 23.5"
    60 cm    		 27"
    69 cm
    Medium 8–9 4'5"
    134 cm    		 28"
    71 cm    		 24"
    61 cm    		 29"
    74 cm
    Large 10–11 4'7"
    140 cm    		 29"
    73.5 cm    		 25"
    63.5 cm    		 30"
    76.5 cm
    X-Large 11–12 5'
    152 cm    		 31"
    78 cm    		 26.5"
    67 cm    		 32"
    81.5 cm
    XX-Large 12–13 5'2"
    158 cm    		 32"
    80.5 cm    		 27"
    68.5 cm    		 33"
    84 cm

    Note: Chart is provided by manufacturer.

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  8. How do I size GUL clothing?

    Size Height Chest Inside Leg
    Junior Small
    Age 7–9    		 4'3"
    129 cm    		 26"–29"
    66–73 cm    		 22"
    56 cm
    Junior Medium
    Age 9–11    		 4'7"
    141 cm    		 31"–34"
    78–80 cm    		 24"
    62 cm
    Junior Large
    Age 11–13    		 5'
    153 cm    		 32"–34"
    80-87 cm    		 27"
    68 cm
    Small
    Adult    		 5'5"
    165 cm    		 34"–38"
    87–95 cm    		 29"
    74 cm
    Medium
    Adult    		 5'9"
    175 cm    		 38"–42"
    95–107 cm    		 31"
    79 cm
    Large
    Adult    		 6'1"
    185 cm    		 42"–44"
    107–111 cm    		 33"
    84 cm
    X-Large
    Adult    		 6'4"
    195 cm    		 44"–46"
    111–117 cm    		 35"
    89 cm
    XX-Large
    Adult    		 6'4"
    195 cm    		 46"–48"
    117–122 cm    		 35"
    89 cm

    Note:Chart is provided by manufacturer.

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  9. How do I size GUL footwear?

    UK 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    EUR 37/38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

    Note: Chart is provided by manufacturer.

    Junior Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large
    UK 9/10 11/12 13/1 2 3/4

    Note: Chart is provided by manufacturer.

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  10. How do I size Gill clothing for men?

    Gill Men's Clothing Sizing
    Size Avg Height Chest Waist Inside Leg
    X-small 5'2"–5'4"
    1575–1626 mm    		 34"–36"
    864–915 mm    		 24"–26"
    610–660 mm    		 29"
    738 mm
    Small 5'5"–5'7"
    1651–1698 mm    		 36"–38"
    915–965 mm    		 27"–29"
    670–730 mm    		 30"
    762 mm
    Medium 5'7"–5'10"
    1698–1770 mm    		 38"–40"
    965–1016 mm    		 30"–33"
    760–840 mm    		 31"
    762 mm
    Large 5'11"–6'1"
    1803–1842 mm    		 41"–43"
    1041–1092 mm    		 34"–37"
    860–940 mm    		 32"
    810 mm
    X-large 6'1"–6'3"
    1854–1905 mm    		 44"–46"
    1118–1168 mm    		 38"–40"
    965–1010 mm    		 41"–42"
    1040–1065 mm
    XX-large 6'2"–6'4"
    1879–1938 mm    		 46"–48"
    1168–1219 mm    		 41"–42"
    1040–1065 mm    		 33-1/2"
    851 mm

    Note: Chart is provided by manufacturer.

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  11. How do I size Gill clothing for women?

    Women's Size Avg Height Breast Waist Inside Leg
    UK 10
    USA 6
    Euro 36     		5'4"–5'6"
    1626–1676 mm     		32"–34"
    816–867 mm     		24"–26"
    612–663 mm     		30" 32"
    762–810 mm
    UK 12
    US 8
    Euro 38     		5'4"–5'6"
    1626–1676 mm     		34"–36"
    867–918 mm     		26"–28"
    663–714 mm     		30"–32"
    762–810 mm
    UK 14
    US 10
    Euro 40    		 5'4"–5'6"
    1626–1676 mm    		 36"–38"
    918–969 mm     		28"–30"
    714–760 mm     		30"–32"
    762–810 mm
    UK 16
    US 12
    Euro 42     		5'4"–5'6"
    1626–1676 mm     		38"–40"
    969–1020 mm     		30"–32"
    760–816 mm     		30"–32"
    762–810 mm
    UK (n/a)
    US 14
    Euro 44    		 5'4"–5'6"
    1626–1676 mm     		40"–42"
    1020–1071 mm     		32"–34"
    816–867 mm     		30"–32"
    762–810 mm
    UK (n/a)
    US 16
    Euro 46    		 5'4"–5'6"
    1626–1676 mm    		 42"–44"
    1071–1122 mm    		 34"–36"
    867–918 mm    		 30"–32"
    762–810 mm

    Note: Chart is provided by manufacturer.

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  12. How do I size Gill clothing for children?

    Age(yrs) Avg Height Chest Waist Inside Leg
    4/5 3'6" 22" 21" 18"
    1100 mm 580 mm 540 mm 480 mm
    6/7 4' 24" 22" 21"
    1340 mm 620 mm 580 mm 540 mm
    8/9 4'3" 27" 24" 23"
    1340 mm 690 mm 620 mm 600 mm
    10/11 4'7" 29" 25" 25"
    1460 mm 760 mm 660 mm 660 mm
    12/13 5'1 32" 27" 28"
    1580 mm 830 mm 690 mm 720 mm

    Note: Chart is provided by manufacturer.

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  13. How do I size Gill footwear?

    Euro* 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
    UK 1 2 3 4 4.5 5 5.5 6.5 7 8 9 9.5 10.5 11 12 13
    US Men 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.5 8 9 10 10.5 11 12 13 14
    US Women 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9.5 10 11 12 - - - - -

    *Footwear is manufactured in Euro sizes.

    Note: Chart is provided by manufacturer.

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  14. How do I size a Salus PFD?

    Size Weight Range Chest Sizes
    Infant 20–30 lbs 9–14 kg 16"–22" 41–56 cm
    Child 30–60 lbs 14–27 kg 18"–28" 46–71 cm
    Youth 60–90 lbs 27–41 kg 22"–34" 56–86 cm
    Small 90+ lbs 41+ kg 32"–36" 81–91 cm
    Medium 90+ lbs 41+ kg 36"–40" 91–102 cm
    Large 90+ lbs 41+ kg 40"–44" 102–112 cm
    X-Large 90+ lbs 41+ kg 44"–50" 112–127 cm
    xs/s 90+ lbs 41+ kg 28"–36" 71–91 cm
    s/m 90+ lbs 41+ kg 32"–40" 81–102 cm
    m/l 90+ lbs 41+ kg 36"–44" 91–112 cm
    l/xl 90+ lbs 41+ kg 40"–50" 102–127 cm
    xl/xxl 90+ lbs 41+ kg 44"–52" 112–132cm

    Note: Chart is provided by manufacturer.

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