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    Adding Spreader Lights

    I am planning on adding a pair of LED spreader lights on my 1973 Coronado 27 sailboat. The spreaders were not previously wired. My question is (because this boat is pretty minimalistic in terms of hardware size, strength and quality) would I be weakening the spreader tubes (probably about 1...
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    Repairing the 14' Superglas runabout "Tiger Shark" model.

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    Repairing the 14' Superglas runabout "Tiger Shark" model.

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    Repairing the 14' Superglas runabout "Tiger Shark" model.

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    Repairing the 14' Superglas runabout "Tiger Shark" model.

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    Repairing the 14' Superglas runabout "Tiger Shark" model.

    Well here is the rest of the story, told in pictures. I followed the methods of FriscoBoater and everything went according to plan. The durability of new gelcoat on the hull, vs the hassle to do it and the imperfect finish is still debatable. Next time I think I would investigate a paint...
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    Bow eye: Stupid question of the day

    I am an avid, experienced sailor and have done 2 complete boat restorations. I know about boat wiring and plumbing and fairing and fiberglass repair and even gelcoating and all that jazz.....BUT: Why did they design bow eyes or transom eyes with those 2 pokey things to stop the fitting from...
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    Repairing (not restoring) the 14' Superglas

    Re: Repairing (not restoring) the 14' Superglas SO now that I have made my way to the forward bulkhead (which appears to be in good shape) should I drill a couple of holes near the bottom or cut the triangular deck off of it to see how the bow foam is doing? I hate to compromise the compartment...
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    Repairing (not restoring) the 14' Superglas

    Re: Repairing (not restoring) the 14' Superglas The transom was also so soft it came apart without breaking out the power tools. Looking back I was lucky that it was so cold when I brought this boat home with a 200lb outboard hanging off the back. I think the only thing giving the transom any...
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    Repairing (not restoring) the 14' Superglas

    Re: Repairing (not restoring) the 14' Superglas Anytime there was a break in the weather I started picking apart the floor to see what I was up against. The original floor had been replaced with a sheet of plywood. For some reason (good for demolition) the tabbing and glass skin across this...
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    Repairing (not restoring) the 14' Superglas

    Re: Repairing (not restoring) the 14' Superglas I knew it had some ice in it (you know, Wisconsin and all) but because the sellers were helpful in attaching this iceburg to my vehicle, it wasn't until I got home that I realized it was too heavy for me to get off the trailer hitch. After...
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    Repairing (not restoring) the 14' Superglas

    Well, it's the same story you've seen a hundred times. The rotten 1964 runabout for sale with a working 1964 EV 40 Big Twin and a serviceable trailer, all for $300. The buyer sets off on a new rehab adventure and the seller is happy to finally be able to look out the window and not see the...
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