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  1. Woodonglass

    How to Post Videos to YouTube and then to Your iBoats Post

    How to Post YouTube videos to iBoats. Upload your video to YouTube. Here?s How. To upload your video: Click the Upload link at the top of any YouTube page. Click the Upload video button to browse for the video file you'd like to upload to our site. Select the file you want to upload and...
  2. Woodonglass

    79 Glastron Bass Boat Needs Transom

    Re: 79 Glastron Bass Boat Needs Transom Welcome to iBoats! This is HEAVEN for DIY boat restorers. YOU can remove the cap of your boat and replace that transom. I believe your boat looks something like this... To remove the top cap you will need to remove the motor and all of the...
  3. Woodonglass

    First steps for a first timer...

    Re: First steps for a first timer... Welcome to iBoats! My first restoration was a 1948 Crosley plywood boat. Loved that thing. If she's been stored inside all this time, then I suspect she's held up quite well. They are constructed mostly with epoxy and that stuff lasts a LONG time if it...
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    Automotive Paint??

    Re: Automotive Paint?? Welcome to iBoats! One of our PROS, prepared this "Sticky" on the absolute BEST way to prep your TIN boat for paint. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=457159 Other DIY'ers on the forum have sanded, washed down with 50/50 White Vinegar and water, Primed all...
  5. Woodonglass

    Ebko Transom Repair

    Re: Ebko Transom Repair Welcome to iBoats! Like ondarvr said, the only way to fix your transom is the RIGHT way. The RIGHT way is to Remove all the rotten inner core wood and replace it with a new fiberglass laminated wood core. The "Bow" will be straightened by the new core an your boat will...
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    1983 nordic crestliner transom replacement

    Re: 1983 nordic crestliner transom replacement Welcome to iBoats! I have included a drawing of how I recommend doing a transom. It should help explain a few things. As for your cap. It May have some adhesive sticking it together along with the staples. If it does use a sawzall and CAREFULLY...
  7. Woodonglass

    1990 Bayliner Capri 17' Full restoration

    Re: 1990 Bayliner Capri 17' Full restoration Welcome to iBoats! That is one of my favorite Bayliner Hull Design's. I will be watching this one!! Rip Everything out and grind it all down to good glass. It makes me sick to see how bad the glass work is in Bayliners. They have some nice designs...
  8. Woodonglass

    Need help with transom repair w/pics

    Re: Need help with transom repair w/pics Right Here.... Click the pic to enlarge
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    Bayliner Capri deck repair

    Re: Bayliner Capri deck repair Welcome to iBoats! Here's some drawings on how to do the wood in your boat. Friscoboater has the videos showing you how this is alll done. Materials Needed... 404 laminating Resin, 1.5oz CSM, 1708 Biaxial Cloth, Cabosil, 1/4" Chopped Fibers. PL Polyurethane...
  10. Woodonglass

    replacing my stringers with wood or an alternative?

    Re: replacing my stringers with wood or an alternative? Let me be the first to Welcome you to iBoats! We REALLY like pics! It is really difficult to give good advice without them. You KNOW what you are dealing with because you can SEE it... We can't. Pics help us to "BE THERE" with you!!!! My...
  11. Woodonglass

    1978 bmc

    Re: 1978 bmc Welcome to iBoats Trey!!! That's a Great little Starter Fishing Boat. I had a very similar boat 20 years ago. 1. Is it possible to do anything with that heavily oxidized paint? If not, what is a very cheap alternative that would last 2-3 seasons? I don't mind a little elbow...
  12. Woodonglass

    '93 astro stringer and transom rebuild

    Re: '93 astro stringer and transom rebuild Like This.... Using 1/2" Ply which will yield a 1" thick Stringer OR I guess you COULD get some 1/4" and use the 3/4" you have. that would work too!!! (Click to Enlarge)
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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 Well she's all dressed up in her Primer dress, ready for the Color Kote. Hopefully that will be in the morning. Look out Bikini Blue Here we Come!!!!! NOTE: That Dark Gray Blotch is...
  14. Woodonglass

    '93 astro stringer and transom rebuild

    Re: '93 astro stringer and transom rebuild Welcome to the iBoats Dry Dock IronHead!!! I have attached some drawings that should help you visualize the processes. Post up your pics and keep the questions coming. (Click the pics to enlarge ---------- Welcome Aboard!!
  15. Woodonglass

    1977 Starcraft restore

    Re: 1977 Starcraft restore Welcome to the iBoats Dry Dock Zoop!!! Looks like you've got quite a project there!!! Sorry to say, but there are NO quick fixes here on iBoats. We all believe in "Doin IT Right" and in your case you REALLY need to tear it ALL out. Your last picture makes me REAL...
  16. Woodonglass

    Transom Repair

    Re: Transom Repair Welcome to iBoats! Alot depends where you are located. Lots of Online suppliers. For a transom that big you're gunna need approx 5 gals of resin, 3 yds of 1.5 oz of Chopped Strand Mat and 3 Yds of 1708 Biaxial Cloth Cabosil, Milled Fibers I'd recommed you use Polyester...
  17. Woodonglass

    my grandpas cobia odysee restoration

    Re: my grandpas cobia odysee restoration Welcome to iBoats!! Sorry it took so long to reply. It just works that way sometimes. Your pics came thru just fine. Post some more of the entire boat so we can see what you have to work with. Best way to remove stringers is with a sawzall and a long...
  18. Woodonglass

    CHRIS CRAFT "Viking" 1982 Cabin Cruiser Restoration (With Pics & Video!!!)

    Re: CHRIS CRAFT "Viking" 1982 Cabin Cruiser Restoration (With Pics & Video!!!) Re: CHRIS CRAFT "Viking" 1982 Cabin Cruiser Restoration (With Pics & Video!!!) Double it, or it will "Rack" on you. Use some flat iron for rails between the two wheel assemblies and then two pieces coming down for...
  19. Woodonglass

    1976 Classic 27' Cuddy Cabin - Spruce up turned to full on Restore

    Re: 1976 Classic 27' Cuddy Cabin - Spruce up turned to full on Restore Welcom to iBoats! I am NOT a BIG Boat guy. Yacht Dr. Is one of our resident PROS and he is REALLY good with the Big Ones!!! I would guess you could use 2x12 treated lumber for the stringers cuz I know some have but I also...
  20. Woodonglass

    1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

    Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration Don't think there's a need to do the entire hull with 1708 but if they are done poorly you can re-do them. We'll help you with that. Hint: With photobucket use the IMG link to post your pics in iBoats. Like this... (click the pic to enlarge)
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