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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I wanted to mention the heater I bought for the garage that maybe some could use. I purchased it from Lowe's. It goes up to 80k BTU and uses propane.
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Well it's rebuilt and came out better than expected and will give it some paint when it warms up.
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Carburetor Experiment

    Well, she's rebuilt, and I'm happy with the results. I'll give it some paint when it warms up.
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Restoring my boat

    Good morning 😊 I used Westleys Blech-White with warm water and a scrub brush. I liked using this because of the foaming action and was thicker, so to speak, so I could concentrate on the worst areas.
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Next project. Free boat.

    You want to get to "clean" fiberglass, which means grinding out all old tabbing. When I was finished, I was staring at the hull, which had a pinkish/orange hugh. The reason I was told is that you get the best bond between the hull and new glass; that's where the strength comes from. I could tell...
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    You are making progress, parts sourcing 😊. That parts boat is the same model as I have, and I'm assuming an outboard model, but if not, the fitting orientation will be like the picture I posted a while back. I'm always searching the web for parts, if for the only reason is a source of them...
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Have you had a chance to make any progress?
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I also have plenty of that, thank you for the recommendation.
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    When cutting patterns for carpet in the boat what material have all found works best? I have plenty of cardboard, which is what I was planning on using but wondered if anything else might be easier to work with. I have alot of angles and semi-complicated pieces especially in the console and...
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I hope I don't, but if I do, I can't say I wasn't warned lol.
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    I would love to fall into a situation like that. Where I live most of the ones I see for sale look roached on the outside and laying in the weeds, I know the inside is what counts but because of that who knows how it was cared for. I'm not in a pinch for one, but it was a question that ran...
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I'm sorry to laugh, but OMG, that's funny! I'm glad nothing bad happened of course but what you described is what runs through my mind!
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I'm actually adding more than what was there originally, but with everything sealed up, I'm not worried about rot. I could have tried different colors or patterns, perhaps, but I'm an old-school sucker for originality. I need to thank @todhunter for the suggestion on carpet.
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Cracked hull, bottom of boat

    After going through the fiberglass stage, I would have loved to have someone else do the dirty work, but where I'm at now, I'm glad I had the experience. Now, if my situation was like you explained earlier, my feelings may be different. I hope you and your family get many years of enjoyment!
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    The question I always have running through my mind is "What did I forget?" The main thing is, don't forget the drain plug!
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Hi all, I made a decision on color (Jasmine), which is closer than I expected. I always thought that the original carpet had a taller pile and heavier weight, but I couldn't believe how wrong I was as the pictures tell the story. I decided on 24 oz. Which was a very small increase in price...
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Next project. Free boat.

    That's great, but make a hole larger to eliminate the possible wood to eliminate the wood contacting water. I used pex and a little 3m 5200 on the outside, whether I needed to or not.
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Next project. Free boat.

    I wanted to mention, but I think I'm too late to not run the bottom of the transome to the hull where the drain hole is. I cut out an opening in the transom wood slightly larger than the opening of what the hole would be and filled it with PB; this way,when drilled I hopefully eliminated a...
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Somber news for iboats forums members.

    Rest in Piece Don.
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Just some of the small things I purchased, not all were needed but I figured get them since they were available and would be used in the future. Now time to get busy lol.
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