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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Well I am like a squirrel , all over the place. LOL. While patching holes in the fiberglass cap I tried some mineral spirits on the Roberts 6700 carpet glue . After 20 minutes of soaking the glue just scrapes off. I also found an industrial walking foot Pfaff sewing machine to reupholster my...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Started the gelcoat patching. Major holes from the original side padded panels. Still working on the instrument panels. I was thinking of polishing the gelcoat , using a heavy cutting polish. The white has a good gloss from under the old side panels. I am still putting off the removal of the...
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    Jegs vortec heads

    Thanks Scott, You saved me time and money. :)
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    Jegs vortec heads

    I assembled my motor and was about to install it in the boat when I came across a YouTube video regarding cylinder heads for marine , castheads.com. My question is , do I need to replace my exhaust valves with inconel or equivalent valves? I believe the valves are standard type. I have a stock...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    My gunwhales are 36 inch . I think the base should be 11 inches. This gives me a low profile bench. The back rest will be 20 inches tall from the bench. This should keep the passengers safe.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I was not thinking of a chair height. I was thinking of my rear bench seat in the boat. I did not want the seat to be to high , but to blend in with the interior.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I am in the process of building my rear bench seat. How many inches are the average seat off the floor from the actual seat wood , not foam. I was thinking 11 inches but not sure.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    My first panel has cured. I notice there is a blueish color spots in my gelcoat. Would this be from not enough , thick enough gelcoat?
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I have decided that removing all the fresh , 1 year old glue , is not going to happen. All the chemical removers are not fibreglass friendly and the floor is covered with fibreglass which is grooved , making freezing and chipping a nightmare. I will level the floor and install marine vinyl...
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    Window ?

    Check out sealextrusions.com . They may have what you are looking for.Flocked lined rubber sliding window channel.
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    Window ?

    Is it rubber or plastic?
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    Window ?

    The foam is called , windshield screw cover foam. Taylor # 1630 or 1631N possibly. You should be able to get it at a marine supply store.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Ski locker floor is in with one layer of 1708. 2 more layers to go.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Ahh.....I was thinking you meant the real dry ice. Carbon Dioxide.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Tucker1968, There is a good youtube series called Boat works today youtube. I have learned many things watching the channel.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I will try some more chemicals. I tried sanding with an industrial orbital sander and 16grit. Some came off and some just smeared.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Don't forget the MEKP
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Thanks Kcassells , I don't have a source for dry ice near me. I did try and sand it off with an industrial floor orbital sander. Some came off and some just melted and became a smear.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Yes , Mixed to the consistency of peanut butter.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Any suggestions on how to get the fresh glue off? I am thinking to remove my floor and re install a new floor instead of just laying a sheet of ply over the glue. I had a momentary laps of reasoning, LOL. I used Roberts 6700 for glue last year and it is still soft. Acetone does not remove the glue.
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