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Thanks, is is so hot in Georgia. Who needs to go to the sauna at the gym when I just need to walk outside. ;). If the heat does not kill me before I finish this boat, I will be happy.
Most of the inside of the boat is sanded. There is just a few details left. There is some pitting in the aluminum but I have not found any extensive damage.
I am planning on one more quick sand with 80 grit sandpaper to even out the surface because I used many different tools to remove the...
I appreciate the reply. I have power wired brushed about 3/4 of the inside of the boat. So I will know better what I will be dealing with when it is done. I am planning on power brushing the paint off on the outside of the boat as well. I will look into JBMW to see if I think this will work. I...
What is the best way to repair the corrosion? I have been researching low temperature braising with map gas. Is this a decent way to fix it? Please let me know.
I appreciate it. I will know every little cranny of this boat when I am done with it. I am power wire brushing and sanding the inside. Every inch, I will check the corrosion that you mention. Then I will be starting the outside. I really hope this turns out well. So far I don't see any fatal...
Thanks for the welcome. Yes, you are correct with the Fish n' Fun model. I am committed to fixing up. The boat is 37 years old. I will do my best to patch any problems with the boat. If you have any suggestion I would like to hear it. The aluminum seems a lot thicker than the average boat. I am...
Thanks for the reply. I think the squarish cut out section would be a live well. I think I have the box in my pile of stuff. I will have to check if the size fits. If the center trough is ineffective do you think I should remove it on the restore?
Hello, I am new here but I have a question. I recently bought this boat and the seller sent me this picture with the foam in it. The other picture is its present form without any foam. I did get all the metal parts that make up the floor supports in a pile with the sale. I am completely...
