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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Started the tedious task of breaking down the “new” front windshield for paint. Got a couple answers to my previous questions… My...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    It is what it is. Until I hit the lottery and move out into the country. I have 0 space on my city lot to build. Pretty much on my...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Oldest passed his NYS Boater Safety class yesterday. Hopefully get back on the project this week…been too cold & rainy to work on it in...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread Aluminum boat leaking.
    I’d leave the boat strapped to the trailer and dunk the boat at the nearest launch. Let the weight of the trailer pull the transom down...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Fender mockup. Used 1x2 pvc trim cut to 5” long as a spacer on the stock brackets…cause mainly I’m lazy and don’t want to try to remove...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    You mean I’m supposed to keep the trailer attached to the boat when I launch? ;) I found a place that will direct print in Carbon Fiber...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Weekend progress. Got the outer side of the rails and most of the tops in blue. Pain doing it with aerosol (seems its always windy) so...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    3/4” round marker…the little dot ahead of the wheel. https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lights/TecNiq/TN72RR.html As for the boat…it’s...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    May not look like it but left turn signal/brake, 3/4” marker in front of the tire, and marker up near the winch stand are wire in. Ran...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Right now I think the transom is OK. It ends above the floor and after yanking on the outboard with the tilt locked in the upright...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Started the other night on the trailer. Redneck heaven I swear. Connections with wire nuts, duct tape, and spade connections. It’s a...
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    83bluefin posted the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto in Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair.
    Picked up a definite project boat off Faceplant Marketplace. Boat, 50HP Johnson, and Calkins trailer package. Probably one of the...
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