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  1. Woodonglass

    1st restore on a 14ft ski boat

    Re: 1st restore on a 14ft ski boat Here's some drawings of how I recommend doing things... Unless you are using Epoxy you must use CSM with your resin or it will dry brittle and crack and allow water to penetrate. (Click the Pics to Enlarge Stringers Decks Transoms
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    stringer fiberglassing and waterproofing

    Re: stringer fiberglassing and waterproofing This should give you a visual aid... (Click the Pic to Enlarge)
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    1983 Lund American 16ft Transom Replacement

    Re: 1983 Lund American 16ft Transom Replacement You don't slob PB all over your stringers. Here's a pic on how I recommend doing your stringers. And a video on how to make it. (Click the Pic to Enlarge) How to make Peanut Butter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3kmr9ZctUo
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    Transom Cracks

    Re: Transom Cracks Welcome to iBoats!!! I have to tell you, your transom is a goner, and from your description MUST be replace. IT IS NOT SAFE in it's current state. Your "BAND-AID" fix may be holding up for now, but... the stresses put on the transom by your motor are massive and a...
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    how do i fix please see pics

    Re: how do i fix please see pics Welcome to iBoats! We're gunna need a bit more info!!!! What kind of boat is this. It appears to be a Wooden Hull. Correct? How big is she? How Old is she? Who Made her? Your pics are Very Blurry. Gunna need to clear em up so we can tell what's going on. Epoxy...
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    Restoring that Old Steering Wheel

    Again while Knowledge Surfing today, I found this... Being an Avid woodworker I found it quite intriquing. I WILL be attempting this when I build my WOODIE next Fall. http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/93.cfm
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    new life in a run down boat

    Re: new life in a run down boat Yep, here's how I recommend doing it... (Click the pic to Enlarge)
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    Smith's CPES over exterior plywood instead of marine plywood.

    Re: Smith's CPES over exterior plywood instead of marine plywood. If you are re-decking your boat and are considering using Ext. grade ply wood, and you want to use epoxy I HIGHLY recommend you DO NOT use CPES. It is BASICALLY CRAP!!!! Our Local expert on Epoxy, Ondarvr, who has 40 yrs...
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    new to forum also new old boat today

    Re: new to forum also new old boat today Welcome to iBoats! Theres a link in my signature on how to post your pics. Check it out. Forum Server should take care of the Size for you but if not 640 x 480 works Great.
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    Lone Star Medallion questions

    Re: Lone Star Medallion questions Welcome to iBoats! I believe it's a 1963 and it's rated for 90 hp. Page #10 in my "My Flamingo" resto thread will tell you all you need to know about painting your boat. Ext. Grade Ply wood is used quite frequently here on the Forum, I like MDO plywood for...
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    Bow Eye Crack Repair?

    Re: Bow Eye Crack Repair? Your Bow Eye is prolly located behind this... You may even need to cut into the deck and create a small hole to get to it. You can patch this up with Poly Resin and Glass later. (Click the pic to enlarge) You will prolly need to remove this to get to it. You will...
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    Original transom does not meet flush with hull.what to do with new transom template..

    Re: Original transom does not meet flush with hull.what to do with new transom templa I would NOT try and cut any pre-existing holes in my new transom wood. I would cover the transom skin on the outside with plastic and tape and then drill some air relief holes in the transom wood. (The Peanut...
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    i know this is kinda early to think of this but....

    Re: i know this is kinda early to think of this but.... All of the Above!!! Here's some pics to Visually get you started.... (Click the pics to Enlarge) Stringers Transoms Decks
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    install lounge seats

    Re: instal lounge seats Re: instal lounge seats I'd fill the holes and do it like this... Grind down the deck, use some 2x2 and Resin and CSM and tab it to the deck. Then screw the seat bases to it from the inside. (Click the Pic to Enlarge)
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    Windshield Polishing (Re-Visited)

    Since I am about to undertake the polishing and refurbishing of my windshield I was gathering up the materials needed and I thought the rest of the iBoaters might like to revisit this outstanding thread on the art of polishing a plexiglass windshield. I can only hope mine comes out 1/2 as good...
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    Original transom does not meet flush with hull.what to do with new transom template..

    Re: Original transom does not meet flush with hull.what to do with new transom templa Here's a pic of how you should do your transom... (Click the Pic to Enlarge)
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    Need advice on transom repair on 17.5 sea nymph

    Re: Need advice on transom repair on 17.5 sea nymph It is almost impossible to help you without being able to SEE what your are seeing. There's a link in my signature on how to post pics. Get some posted so we can see what you're dealing with. The drain tubes will NEED to come out. Use a chisel...
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    How NOT to install Seat Panels and Bolsters

    While knowledge surfing today, I came across this and thought you iBoaters might get a "Kick" out of this...:eek: http://forums.capmel.com/post?id=3417367
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    Fixing up my childhood boat...

    Re: Fixing up my childhood boat... These may help you as you move forward... (Click the Pics to Enlarge) Stringers................................Decks.............................Transoms ------------------------- Filleting Filleting Material is Thickened Resin or better known as...
  20. Woodonglass

    84 glastron ssv167 floor/stringers/transom

    Re: 84 glastron ssv167 floor/stringers/transom Not sure How I missed this one. Here's some pics that will help you visualize what all you will need to do along with the materials needed. EZ has you on the right track. (Click the Pics to Enlarge) Stringers Transoms...
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