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  1. 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).
  2. 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?
  3. 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.
  4. 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...
  5. 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.
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Thank you for your response Scott we posted same time lol
  7. 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?
  8. 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?
  9. 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...
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Tahoe Q5i Windshield

    Possibly ebay, FB marketplace also as other options
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Transom Glassing Opinions??

    The CSM should face down on the 1708.
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Water in bilge pump screw holes

    My boat is much smaller than yours but the piece of wood that the bilge attaches to is glued directly to the hull and being the lowest part of the boat (if I'm correct) there will be glass under it. With the wood being encapsulated like that and it's location i doubt it will dry out especially...
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Hose under engine open??? Please help

    Was this strictly on the 4.3 or certain years?
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Replacing stringers.

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/88-capri-restoration.726023/
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Replacing stringers.

    Well you can't measure it in hours but days because this step is of utmost importance. A quality job is what you need at this step. I left a 1" lip of the original fiberglass so I could clamp the stringers in their exact spot while setting them in with PB. Please look at the pictures in my...
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Replacing stringers.

    This will be the 2nd year I am reconstructing my boat and is very labor intensive but like stated before take your time and the end result will be satisfying 😊
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 Malibu Sunsetter Restoration

    Yes I used it for everything when I gutted the boat. I found the carbide tipped blades worked the best for me.
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 Malibu Sunsetter Restoration

    Hello there, I have recently been in that stage of a restoration and my tool of choice for anything was a porter cable multi-tool which there are other manufacturers but it was worth its weight in gold.
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Hose under engine open??? Please help

    Bonds is that hose common? I've never seen that on any pictures of other OMC's.
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Hose under engine open??? Please help

    What engine do you have and year? I have an 88 2.3 and don't have that but if you're getting water from the bilge you have a leak somewhere.
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