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  1. zool

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    I finished putting 2 layers of cloth on the tank cradle, just have to cap them and build out the transom thickness a bit, and a little work on the bilge pump pit. I also put down 2 layers over the main deck area. I cut and pre-fitted the front bulkhead footrest, and storage area under the bow...
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Thats exactly how it goes...but its fine.
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    The 105 is still apart, havnt messed with it yet, in my mind, it will go back together and run lol, or it will blow up, time will tell.
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    Water in bilge? Bilge pump runs too often.

    If your transom is getting compromised, it could be seeping in around the shield seam, when under a load. My SR170 is doing that around the alpha.
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Started glassing again in the humidity, not fun at all but doable. Gonna make a push next week to get as much done as possible.
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    Poor man’s boat - 1988 sea Ray weekender 230

    Heres the 87 230 weekender owners manual, should be basically the same https://owners-resources.searayweb.com/owners-manuals-files/1987_230WE_230WE%20Manual.pdf and heres the 89 230 parts manual, should also be the same...
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    Headliner Backer Board?

    Home depot sells 1/4" 4x8 sheets of pvc board. It will hold up to the elements and is somewhat flexible. There are vaious spry glues you can attach the vinyl with, and also staple into it...
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    MAS low viscosity epoxy for repairing osmosis blisters

    I cant speak of Mas LV cuz I havnt used it, but im sure its fine for laminating. If ur planning to finish with gelcoat, I would suggest u consider a Vinylester gelcoat instead of poly based even tho the LV amine free. Another option would be to use Vinylester resin for the repair, and any...
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    How smooth should hull be when tabbing in stringers

    as long as its clean and contaminate free, its fine. The rough spots will probably give a better bond than the smooth.....
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    So I got the timing advance synced and now she runs about 4500 rpm. I took it for a 20 mile run at all speeds and she ran fine. When i got back to the dock it would intermitantly stall when shifting. Later on she idled smooth again. I picked the brain of the Yamaha tech down the road and he...
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    Can you get rid of water in foam flotation, and if so, How?

    Since 1977, foam was required under 20' for new builds only, not reconstruction by us. Aside from deck support, it provides stiffness, soundproofing and allows thinner hull layups below the water line.
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    Can you get rid of water in foam flotation, and if so, How?

    Sealed compartments are used in bigger vessels that dont require foam. My 28 has them, but with limber holes leading to a center bilge with redundant pumps. There is also a removable plug midship, incase you need to drain the forward bilge to the rear bilge. None of the wood was rotted forward...
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    $17.95 for 1350 yds is all u need from SailRite like Wildey said https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-Polyester-Logo-Red-UV-4oz-1-050-Yds?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1qLT04zd-AIVld7ICh33ZwSeEAQYASABEgKXZPD_BwE
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    Painting Aluminum boat....paint suggestions

    If ur gonna strip it bare, then yes, u need to etch it. You can use a Zink Chromate primer, and Epoxy primer, or A Wash Primer, or Alodyne/Alumiprep. Zink will be the least expensive and easiest to obtain, and works just fine under most paints. When u choose a paint system, look to see what...
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Yeah, it was a small river town back in the 20's, then they dammed it as a hydro plant and formed the lake, like in Deliverance. If u listen closely into the wood at night, you can hear KCassells squealing like Ned Beatty :D
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Starkist and Chicken of The Sea.....
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Thanks guys, Wildey, its Lake Wallenpaupack, PA.
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Update: Towed the boat up to the lake. Still have a few details to finish, waiting on more grey paint of the cowling. There was a hint of tiger striping, when I started to clear, so when the paint comes in, ill finish that up here and put the stickers on. I still have to install the vhf...
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    Building a wake boat.

    Maybe a dock de-icer will work, you could set it on a timer anf forget it...
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