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  1. Woodonglass

    Transom Repair 1979 Century 3000

    Re: Transom Repair 1979 Century 3000 Welcome to iBoats Ed!! We really need some PICS so we can SEE what you are seeing. It is almost impossible to help you diagnose the problem without being able to at least see pictures of the issue. My signature has a link on how to post the pics. Lots of...
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    84 Lowe V-Bottom Restoration Q's

    Re: 84 Lowe V-Bottom Restoration Q's Welcome to iBoats! Post up some Pics so we can SEE what you're working with. My signature has a link on how to post em. Check out Page #10 in my resto Thread on how to paint your boat for less than $75 bucks and it will last for YEARS. I'd coat some 3/4"...
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    Floor and deck structure

    Re: Floor and deck structure Welcome it iBoats! Good question. Back in the 50's and 60's some Boat MFG's in fact did use Aluminum Stringers in their Glass Boats. I'm not Totally sure why the practice was discontinued but I suspect that it had something to do with the fact that while aluminum...
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    Just found out our first boat has rot...how bad is this?

    Re: Just found out our first boat has rot...how bad is this? I know a Lady here in Oklahoma that built a 14 foot Wood Runabout from SCRATCH using Plans from Glen-L Boats. I'm sure with all the help here you can restore your boat. It sounds to me like you are VERY HANDY. Here's some drawings...
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    1992 Crownline 196BR Floor rebuild

    Re: 1992 Crownline 196BR Floor rebuild Welcome to iBoats! Stringers are NO BIG DEAL. I have attached some drawings that will give you some VISUAL ideas of what all is involved and here's the BEST link on the Forum to "Show and Tell" you what you will be getting into. (Click the pics to...
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    Margaret Jaine the 78 Starcraft SS Resto

    Re: Margret Jaine the 78 Starcraft SS Resto Re: Margret Jaine the 78 Starcraft SS Resto CP, If you Click on the IMG code in Photobucket, it will copy the link for you and you can paste your pic directly into your iPost. Works GREAT!!!! Click the pic to enlarge
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    Water in bilge area.....under the floor!

    Re: Water in bilge area.....under the floor! If you feel you must, I'd drill some 1/2 inch holes, Down LOW about 1 1/2" deep in the areas indicatted on BOTH stringers. If you get water or major WETNESS then you May have a more serious issue. IF not GO BOATING!!! Click the pic to Enlarge
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    1973 Caravelle deck restoration

    Re: 1973 Caravelle deck restoration Welcome to iBoats! Do some searching on the forum and you'll find LOTS of PICS and info on what you are about to undertake. At the bottom of your thread are some similar threads that would be a good place to start. I have included some pics on how I...
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    Need help with transom repair w/pics

    Re: Need help with transom repair w/pics I like the Brass. Yep 5200 and here's how to make the tool needed for installation... Click the Pic to Enlarge
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    1977 Starcraft restore

    Re: Floor fiberglass help. Re: Floor fiberglass help. Here's some pics to help you visualize.... 1708 is Biaxial cloth and MUCH Stronger than the Mat (Click the Pics to Enlarge) Filleting Transoms Stringers Decks/Soles
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    quick 1708 fiberglass ????

    Re: quick 1708 fiberglass ???? Always precoat with resin first and make sure the edges HAVE NO VOIDS. If they do FILL EM. Then a layer of CSM (Click the Pic to enlarge) Stringers
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    15' Trophy boat hull repair

    Re: 15" Trophy boat hull repair Re: 15" Trophy boat hull repair Call these guys and see if they sell to the Public. I'm not sure if they do or not. Superior Fiberglass 104 N Falcon Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73127 (405) 495-8585 Ok, Does the pic accurately reflect what you are talking about...
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    1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

    Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics Ok, so here's the Pics of the vinyl for the seats. Do you think it CLASHES with the boat color or is it OK??? (click the pic to enlarge) This is the Style I will be Building...
  14. Woodonglass

    It has begun!

    Re: It has begun! Is it Laminating resin with NO WAX?? The Biax sounds ok. but you still need a lot of 1.5oz CSM Check out these Drawings. (Click the pics to enlarge) Transoms Decks/Soles Stringers
  15. Woodonglass

    First boat Resto in progress " advice needed"

    Re: First boat Resto in progress " advice needed" Phazer, Since you are doing 3/4 inch stringers, you really need to re-think the process a bit. I have included a drawing on how I recommend doing it and the materials you should use. I have taked with some of the PROS on the forum and they are...
  16. Woodonglass

    Transom repair to 1970 Winner fiberglass boat

    Re: Transom repair to 1970 Winner fiberglass boat Welcome to iBoats! CW is Spot ON about your Transom. You need to buy a Couple of Gallons of Acetone and give EVERYTHING on the inside a GOOD cleaning! Then using a RO sander of a 4 1/2" Grinder with 60 grit Sanding Discs grind down the hull at...
  17. Woodonglass

    22' Marlin Chinook Transom rebuild

    Re: 22' Marlin Chinook Transom rebuild If she were MINE, I'd do it like this. When the deck is out, I'd tie in three knee braces to the stringers as in the drawing below. I'd make the transom 2 1/2" thick. I'd use EPOXY to laminate the epoxy (IT's stonger than Poly) I'd use 3 layers of17 oz mat...
  18. Woodonglass

    11 year olds first boat...

    Re: 11 year olds first boat... I have circled the areas that I would core sample. Not sure I understand your Statement about the metal plate?????:confused: (Click the pic to Enlarge)
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    cardboard boat gauge panel

    Re: cardboard boat gauge panel Hey PG, The first issue I see is your current dash is actually beveled so it has two levels. (Click the Pic to enlarge and see circled area) Are you going to "Even it out" So it is FLAT? That's what I'd recommend. Easy enough to do using some plywood and glass...
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    1993 218 CD ChrisCraft restore wood questions

    Re: 1993 218 CD ChrisCraft restore wood questions Welcome to iBoats! Chris Craft is one of the Finest Hulls Made! You have a GREAT PROJECT. When you are finished with her she will serve you well for Decades. Most of the guys on here use Ext. Grade Plywood for their stringers. 3/4" Arauco...
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