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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Floor and Transom Rebuild

    I used titebond glue between them and lots of screws to hold it together while drying. Once dry I drilled 1/2" holes through the wood before PB'ing to the transom which allows the PB to ooze out the hole allowing a tighter bond to the hull while adding more contact surface for the PB to grab on...
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1998 Bayliner Capri floor.

    I myself either used a flapper wheel or muli-tool, seen too many injuries with a cut-off wheel over the years.
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I finally reached out to the local transfer station and it would cost somewhere around 500 which tells me they don't want them and that was totally gutted. I haven't given up on my project but the blasted upstate NY weather won't cooperate!
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Floor and Transom Rebuild

    I used 3/4" exterior grade plywood for everything.....stringers, transom and floor. All wood must be encapsulated (coated with resin and csm) or at bare minimum with a couple coats of resin. You need to remove all wood residue as well as gelcoat to get down to clean fiberglass otherwise you...
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I would like to give a bit advice to the people doing fiberglass for the first time take your time laying the glass out because it will save much pain and ichies later 😃 <------- Example
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1998 Bayliner Capri floor.

    I found the same thing myself but I also had a bad gimbal housing seal that was bad so that exasperated everything.
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1990 18' Bayliner

    I hate to say it but from what you have described is not probably going to be an easy fix more of a total restoration. I have an 88 and I had to totally gut it and start from scratch. Many long timers here will say that the floor is the last thing to rot with which I can tell you is true with...
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Crooked or warped transom

    I have a 16-17 foot boat and I will be using 2 one gallon kits but probably only using half of second. It will depend on the size of the areas and how many you will be filling. I forgot most of my geometry so I have been purchasing as I go. In my rebuild I have found temperature and mixing is...
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    @Mad Props I just happened to run across some of your restoration videos and wanted to ask how the paint is holding up and do you have any regrets using paint over gelcoat. The paint definitely seems easier to manipulate.
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    What a beautiful day 😃. I'm starting some of the installation of the floatation foam so I can finish the stern once the holes are sealed but I wanted to show how much the foam does expand. I put approximately 5 ml of each part in the cup and it's amazing how much it reacts (expands).
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    First deck replacement, I have questions

    That is the right way to do it. I found the same issue with my transom. How hard was it to change to an Alpha 1?
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1998 Bayliner Capri floor.

    Dan I have an 88 BL Capri which I'm sure has a different construction method but I had a semi-flat area where my floor contacted the hull. I did the same as you are working towards the outside because this is my first boat so learning as I go.
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    First deck replacement, I have questions

    Now is the time to check for other possible issues with the old deck being removed. Why do all the work of putting the new deck on when there could be other hidden problems making you remove the new deck to fix them. These guys are a wealth of knowledge and wouldn't steer you wrong.....I...
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Cool ty. I'll stick with the fairing compound do to it being easy to work with.
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Thank you for your response Scott we posted same time lol
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I was doing some more reading on this subject . How easy does hull and deck putty spread and sand?
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Well some use the term " tis the season " for Christmas but I use it for able to get boat work done 😊 I have a question in regards to smoothing the floor. Am I able to use fairing compound on the floor prior to gelcoat application?
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Water in bilge pump screw holes

    You can seal the old holes and add sealant to the holes installing the pump. It is not a structural item and is not connected to othe wood so rot won't spread. In my boat the PO just used screws long enough and course enough to bight the topmost fiberglass because as previously stated your hull...
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Tahoe Q5i Windshield

    Possibly ebay, FB marketplace also as other options
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Transom Glassing Opinions??

    The CSM should face down on the 1708.
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