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Re: 1973 Caravelle deck restoration
I was able to get better access to the corners and get a better look at the transom which to my surprise looks solid. I dug the foam out of the corners and cleaned up a bit so now i jst need to assess the situation for engine and drive removal. It doesnt look...
Re: 1973 Caravelle deck restoration
Ok, No help today. I removed the rub rail and unscrewed the cap from the hull and pried it up. It wasnt as bad as I thought it was going to be which was a relief. I put some scrap pieces of wood between the cap and the hull to disconnect anything that would...
Im looking for a good source of parts for my boat. I believe its a baracuda, not entirely sure. Im looking specifically for engine harness, gauge cluster harness or atleast a diagram to build one. On the side, trying to find ladder rungs for the swim ladder. If anyone can point me in the right...
Re: 1973 Caravelle deck restoration
Photos of todays progress
I need to get a paddle wheel for my grinder to get the edges of the previouse tabbing out. Im thinking about tracing out the deck before i remove the stringers only because of how the hul is shaped i feel it would be easier now...
Re: 1973 Caravelle deck restoration
Thanks a bunch Woodonglass. Today I did some more deck removal and looked at the some of the damage, Had the help of a couple fishing friends which made progress fly. Im building a list of tools and going to te school of youtube as I make progress...
im 21, I got this boat in 2010. noticed some soft spots in the deck and decided to go ahead and replace it (the deck). This will be my first attempt at doing any kind of glass work. I will post pics as I go, I already removed most of the floor, havent gotten to the stringers, which I'm dreading...
