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    Question On Changing Stringer Location

    Those strips of wood were most likely there to keep the stringers upright so the expanding foam did not distort them, you can use bulkheads sure, but i would add weep holes so water can flow to the stern and drain or pump out. Also, sometimes strips or squares of wood were used on center most...
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    Question On Changing Stringer Location

    You can do whatever u choose, because it your boat, but, changing the structural dynamics of a boat can bite you. The farther out the spacing of only 2 stringers are placed, the less structural integrity you have towards the bow. Most PPL here would probably add small stringers to the "crease"...
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Yesterday I taped off the green rubrail and sprayed upholstery dye to both the green center and black channel. I have some more sanding to do, then fill any shrinkage of the Awlfair with 3m marine premium filler.
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    1992 18ft Bayliner Capri restoration

    You can roll it on, then tip out any bubbles. You should sand between each coat to keep it level. I spray most quality paints so I dont have personal experience with roll/tip. You need to sand within 24 hrs cuz the epoxy paint gets real hard after cure...
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    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    A sawzall with a long blade will cut out most of the substructure. A multitool, like Tod said, will do the rest.
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Ya ole fart........
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    Post your performance numbers

    Engine: 1982 Chrysler 105hp Prop: Whatever came with it. Boat: 1972 Checkmate MX-15 Top Speed: TBD Load: 2 seater Boat weight: 495 lb dry Max HP: 140 Torn down, case split, soaking lower bore to remove stuck piston from rust.
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    The benefits of a folding T-Top In the booth ready for final prep and prime.
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    From the dispensory :]
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    transom replacement Chrysler

    17oz (1700) biaxial cloth is best for epoxy for structural lams. CSM backing is not needed and will only become a resin sponge. If u use Poly, then 1708 or the like is generally used. I also use 7-10 oz eglass for non critical areas and stringer caps.
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Hey savin, I like it without a windshield. The mx-15 came with or without one from the factory.
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Yeah Kev, but just the bottom and hull sides for now. I have all the paint already. Pettit Barrier and Pettit Vivid white below the water line. Awlcraft 2000 in Super Jet Black from the water line to the rubrail. Im also dying the rubrail black. For the topside im just gonna make some gelcoat...
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    While the powerhead for the checkmate is soaking, I began prep for painting the hull sides of this. I scavenged the shelves and used goof off to remove the remaining decal residue from the sides. Then cleaned it all with wax/grease remover. Then sanded it all with 120 grit. Then mixed up some...
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Was gonna heat it, but tho the sleeve is steel, with the block being aluminum, im leary of distorting it.
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    '93 Pursuit 2150 - Fuel tank questions

    You can use straps and neoprene strips to secure it, then fill in the voids with varying thickness foam insulation boards from HD/pink or Lowes/blue green. Thats not technically foaming it in cuz the tank can still expand and contract if you dont pack it too tight.
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Tried both ways, heavy blow hammer, no dice. A think the solvent bath will get it, if not, then over to the 12 ton press. Im trying to preserve the sleeve, so im not going too crazy....
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    Voids found after new transom install

    You don't need to chase this problem, your transom is already superior to the original. If you can slightly thicken some resin to settle into the voids, its fine. The main force is around the motor clamps, the side tabbing holds it all in place. voids in the other areas are a non issue.
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    So heres where im at with this big ole Chrysler. Got the crank out, got the top 3 rod/piston assemblies out with little effort. The bores are nice and smooth, not pitting or scraped, just some normal staining, the #4 (bottom) that was under water has some surface rust i can feel, but still...
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    transom replacement Chrysler

    If using epoxy, use laminating resin, cabosil to thicken, 17oz cloth for skin.
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Cool ,so u can refresh the looper in bad weather...., while telling the admiral all the shovels and rakes are organized.....you think like me :}
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