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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1972 Cathedral Trihull

    Looks Awesome!
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year voting

    @buxmj thank you 😊
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    I had the same problem but thinking about it I believe I made my mixture too dry also which compounded the problem. I was trying to conserve resin a bit I believe because it uses so much. Just one of many things I would do differently :)
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    Some of that isn't CSM, that is the actual sprayed layup fiberglass I believe. I think you may be pretty good in some areas. There may be areas that aren't going to be as pink as others like in the picture I shared, I just prepped with extra acetone and I didn't have an issue. All gelcoat must...
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Anyone here ever used "Fiberglass Supply Depot" branded flotation foam

    Like SD sad but this is used for safety and why potentially compromise to save a couple $$
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    Awesome, we all love pictures too! :)
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    I ran across this as a possibility, I remember years ago redoing my house that there was a wet dust collector I had with a 5 gallon bucket. The dust went into the bucket and not the vacuum albeit I burned up shop vacs because of how much I used it. I don't see it for sale but there are videos...
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    I don't normally either but 3 years ago when I first started my build I was asking the same questions you are and I was successful. The years of successful and broad ranging experience on this site from the good people that belong to it is second to none and I just wish I had a resource like...
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    I'm glad you won with your experience! Life is a learning experience and if I'm misreading your tone I apologize but people will do what they do and if there is no source of information then it's a total catastrophe. The individuals coming here asking for advice does not mean their not...
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year voting

    Thank you, it was definitely an experience I don't regret albeit I wish I knew then what I know now lol. I must admit that after seeing the boat @sphelps just bought it does make me think about doing another one someday just not fiberglass. Have to finish this first and go from there but...
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    On the subject of grinding, when you see the "pink" glass you know you're done in that spot anyway lol. You can see the examples in this picture. When using acetone to clean and prep for glass you can never use too much.
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    Someone gave me the same example to a similar question I asked but they also added that this time it will be done correctly, meaning it will last much longer than the initial build.
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    Jeffery, I used poly Ventilation it extremely important! The fumes from using poly are very nasty!
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Awesome thank you😊
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Thank you for the information Scott. I have contacted Holley (Mallory) in the past about parts for this but they had no information. I've done hours of searching for bushings, weights, springs with no luck. May be I'm not using the right search terms, I don't know. The new one seems to be in...
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I have some great news! Upon further examination and comparison of the old and new distributor I believe that is my idle issue. The counterweights on the old distributor are just flopping around inside and the pivot holes are completely worn and rusty. I also noticed how crisp the new...
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    Beautiful boat, I definitely want to follow this! I always admired the styling of them.
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Mallory Distributor Advance

    Gotcha! 😊
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Mallory Distributor Advance

    Out of curiosity what would the different spring affect, I've never worked on this aspect of a distributor.
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2.3 Mallory Distributor Advance

    I acquired another distributor and noticed the springs are much lighter and advance stop is totally different than the one in my engine currently. Being the same distributor why would these be different? The second picture is what is currently in the engine. Thanks 😊
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