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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Well I hope it subsides soon. Always wear sleeves. You may want to put baby powder on your arms as an extra precaution. That tends to help block the pores. You may be extra sensitive to the glass fibers. good luck. Hope you feel better.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Always cold never hot. Hot opens up the pores. another day of so it will subside. Ask me how I know🤣
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 4-21 cleaned up the limber holes. Starboard side before starboard after port side I did the same.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    What’s your plan for the headliner? how are you installing? I’m not at that point but thinking about options going forward. Love to hear your plan. looking good
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    4-9-24 More tabbing. With some decent weather FINALLY! I got a chance to tab in the bulkhead aft of the fuel tank. Small steps but progress nonetheless. new fuel tank has been ordered!
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    Fuel tank repair

    Thanks both.
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    Fuel tank repair

    Greetings. Question regarding repairing a pitted fuel tank. Back story-a few years ago I purchased a product called alumilloy. It was to repair broken aluminum tabs, and or repair aluminum parts. I used it mainly for repairing aluminum engine blocks. I spent the last 30 years racing go karts...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Last pics include the limber holes under the motors mount stringers. Hefty amount of thickened epoxy.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 3-17-2024 been a while since an update. Happy St patty‘s day to all! with mild temps here in the northeast I had a chance to finish up the motor mounts. progress nonetheless. finished the port side motor mount glassing .
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    Stringer install

    Someone else may chime in but I think the strength comes from the glassing and not gluing the to the hull. I left a little gap and used peanut butter. Used the plastic bag method with the corner cut out and squeezed it in. Then I tabbed in with glass and completely covered with 2 layers. some...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    As you probably have figured out. You’ve got a complete resto project here. Lots of knowledge being given. From PPE to what wood to use for replacement And everything else in between. The plastic maxum piece is decorative. You can replace with black plexiglass or even painted wood. The other...
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    Voting for 2023 Splash of the Year!

    Congrats Mickey!
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    Dissembling a Mercury alpha 1 SE drive

    get the lower off… make sure it’s in forward as alldodge says. the carrier looks mighty corroded. Soak heat soak heat. it took me 2 weeks. there are several puller methods. I ended up making my own from a heavy flywheel puller with lengths of 8 “ flat 1/8” steel. The original puller didn’t...
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    1988 Chaparral

    Not sure anyone can help you unless you share a bit more information. Most decks rot after the transom and strings are rotted.
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    Transom Repair, Caribbean Jaguar.

    Wow you took the plunge. I’m with jbcurt….. hope you sealed the wood before installing. Is the transom flat? Picture with the 2x4’s looks like they are bowed in the center. You might have trouble mounting your engine if it’s not flat.
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Indeed it is! Tid bits and other fun stuff to . love the Troegs perpetual too😁
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    She’s purrrrrrrrring! Awesome. Great news!
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 12-28 Hope all had a wonder Christmas! Been a while since we posted anything. Made some progress on the starboard side motor mount. 3 layers of progressive lengths of 1700. Im using epoxy so the layup goes smooth. Tied into the transom. I used different small pieces of mat at different...
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    Voting for 2023 Splash of the Year!

    True that.. all rebuilds should be commended. I encourage those voting to go through each and every rebuild. Some challenging work and useful information is provided. Congrats to all nominees.
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    Cuddy crusier

    You will find much information on this forum. As Scott said read the sticky’s. Watch tons of videos and ask questions here on the forum. Most likely you’ve got a restore project ahead of you. Good luck
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