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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Here are a few pictures of it that I took today. I temporarily used the strap to hold it openTo show how much access it gives me.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    March/April
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Fuel line height, fitting access, etc all matters. I sent you the regs so that you can read up and bring your system up to date. The rubber line that is there now is not rated for ethanol fuels, for example. The regs explain the type ratings to help you select the right replacement hose...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Made some progress on the engine enclosure. Still need to insulate the inside, add a limiting strap, a prop of some sort, bulkheads on the sides for it to mate up to, and so on. For now, it is covered and installed. It lifts and hinges nicely. When the enclosure is up, i will have...
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    '90 Maxum 2100SR - restoration & conversion

    It was 65° Sunday after church. You're further south than me. Just saying... We demand action! (and pics)
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I used ratchet straps to pull my hull to dimension across the beam, also. I was meticulous to keep it at the recorded widths, but in the end, it still came out a bit wide when I released the tension. So if yours has any amount of tension holding the sides, the sides may be curving like a bow...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    A couple of pictures of it in the boat.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    When I hinge this puppy up, it'll be like there is no enclosure at all. Seat and steps will raise with it. It's really light, yet strong due to the facets. The hinge bears much of the weight, so a gas strut or two will make it almost effortess. Still not sure how I want to finish it...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Pics of yours?
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    More progress on the enclosure. Still making decisions as I go. I spent a good bit of time taking each joint back apart, adding adhesive, and screwing it all back together. This will be the shape I am going with. I still have trimming and shaping to do, by I ran out of light. I need to...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    It was inevitable,; the afternoon family nap: Christmas Edition. That was my time to go work on the boat. I only had a couple hours at best, but I needed to feel a sense of accomplishment. I tossed the enclosure back on the bench and got after it. I added a panel and more corner bracing...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    He has the 1.5, but my oldest has one with the B16 v-tec.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I stormed here last night, and was predicted to be partly cloudy in the morning. Down here, that usually means mild temps. NOT! It was windy, cold and wet. I was out there 20 minutes and said "Nope!" Tomorrow should be drier and calmer, so maybe I'll work on it in the afternoon while...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    That's a really good impression of a scarf face.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    An opening top would be handy.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    As far as weight goes, I'll be under the factory weight. They had a full width rear bench and a sun deck. All wood and upholstery. Mine will be a bikini compared to their one-piece suit.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I just did some reading and I may have talked myself out of fiberglass altogether on this enclosure. The wood will weigh around 40 lbs. Add a layer of CSM to waterproof it and add 4 lbs. Fiberglass with coring for strength will be around 30 lbs. but will not have the sound deadening affect...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Scott, I've considered I've considered using it as a plug. Haven't ruled it out, either. My plans are pretty fluid. Shoot, I've even considered smoothing this as a plug for a mold, and making my part from the mold starting with gel coat. If I thought I could sell a few, I would invest...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    You are blessed to have her help.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I did a little more work on the enclosure, and allot more brainstorming. I drug out what's left of my convertible top, and a Bimini top that never got installed on the boat. the Bimini seems like it will be perfect. Too bad I didn't store it indoors. It was fairly new when I got the boat...
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