I need a little help. After mixing and working several gallons (a quart at a time) of epoxy one batch isn't setting up. 48 hours after I laid it down it is still tacky. I have been getting up at 4am and working until about 7am to beat the heat, so temp is not the issue. I assume this is...
1987 Mercruiser 4.3 Litre (GM) V6 Alpha One.
To the best of my knowledge original equipment. I am tearing her down to rebuild stringers, deck, engine mounts, etcetera. I am pulling all the mechanical away from the dust and to learn more about what I have here. I have never had this boat in...
I am replacing the jump seats and engine cover with a sun deck. I was thinking about building the structural framework out of 3/4" aluminum square tubing. Providing for storage on either side of the engine and large lid over the engine for maintenance and/or removal. The deck would measure...
This is a bit off topic, but working with the glass cloth and epoxy has me wondering. As a home builder we always struggle with finding a tiler setter who can really seal a tiled shower. Since most of the work we do is custom and rarely a standard size I was wondering.
Could you build a...
Here is our 'new' boat the day she came home. My wife actually bought her for $800 and asked me to go with her to pick her up. She mentioned there was a bit of work on her as the previous owner removed the seats getting ready to redo and how much fun our family would have if we had a boat. I...
NEWBIE!
Just received a 1987 Seville. 4.3 Mercruiser appears in good shape, but seating, deck and stringers all need replacing (haven't made it to the transom yet).
My question: reading posts here I gather this boat may be stern heavy. Since I will be taking her down to the hull when I rebuild...
NEWBIE!
Just received a 1987 Seville. 4.3 mercruiser appears in good shape, but seating, deck and stringers needs replacing (haven't made it to the transom yet).
My question: reading posts here I understand this boat may be stern heavy. Since I will be taking her down to the hull when I...