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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    I thought about it I truly did. Qt of Spar was $30. Tack in everything else and it’d be cheaper to use a runny polyester or epoxy….and...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    It fits! First cut. Bow support is first piece of new lumber going in. BCX plywood. Now the question…how to seal it so it can be top...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    And answer to the side wings. Foam on bottom piece between the two AND foam on the diagonal that connects to the front window. Gawd...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread MS Office alternative.
    Libre Office is very robust and rather easy to switch to. Will read/write in all the current Office formats…docx, xlsx, pptx. You can...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    3” tubing cap came in so installed that. It’s the little things that keep the progress going. Flipped the first window section over...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    So based off weight alone…. AI says a 1983 90hp 2 stroke could weigh between 260-305lbs Honda 90 would weigh 359 per specs. 75 uses...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Found this. https://discontinueddecals.com/boat-capacity-plate-decal-generic-type-b-4-inch.aspx Anyone ever use them?
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Good news! While removing the rotten bow support I found the capacity plate. Says I can go to a 90. Hmm……16’ boat with a 90….hmmm…. I...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Other side done. Gave it a couple passes with the sander followed by lots of wipe downs with shop rags/acetone. Then a few coats of...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1969 StarCraft 15' Sprint-V.
    It’ll get from point A to point B. As a temp, I wouldn’t lose sleep over it knowing the 50 was making a return.
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1990 Tracker Pro-17 Aluminum boat.
    To put it another way…your boat is 36 years old. Chances are very good that at least one if not more shade tree Bubba’s uttered “hold my...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation.
    You could simplify that a touch by omitting the timer and just use one of these to drive an air stone/bubbler…...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Coat #1 last night. Coat #2 followed then I removed the masking as I need to flip the panel over, re-clean, etch, then paint. Need to...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    Painted. Probably from 70’s or early 80’s based on the flat glass, side wings and visible screws. Most likely off a glasser. My HF...
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    83bluefin replied to the thread 1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto.
    It got alot of the loose stuff off. You know the stuff a 3yr old finger painted on? Yeah that stuff. There were a few spots though that...
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