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  1. SteveMFG_Oxford

    1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe - Beginning a New Life

    Re: 1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe - Beginning a New Life As soon as I grind off the excess plastic tube in the drains and get a coat or EasyPoxy undercoater on I'll take some pics. Probably about 3 days ... After using a 7/8" flycutter bit to open the new drains I used thickened System Three epoxy...
  2. SteveMFG_Oxford

    1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe - Beginning a New Life

    Re: 1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe - Beginning a New Life It was just easier for me, plain and simple. I can't even guess how many times I would have clambered up the ladder, in and out of the cockpit to do this. I was very happy with this set-up. I came out really well. The only thing I would change...
  3. SteveMFG_Oxford

    1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe - Beginning a New Life

    Re: 1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe - Beginning a New Life Here are a couple more photos of the job ... This the toughest job I have, except for all the sanding! Most or the remainder is minor cosmetics. I am constantly amazed at how pure this boat is. Fifty years and it's hardly changed from...
  4. SteveMFG_Oxford

    1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe - Beginning a New Life

    Re: 1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe - Beginning a New Life Saw your pics! Looking good. I've been occupied with replacing my transom core. I opened it up and it was basically "mulch". It now has a new hardwood plywood core encapsulated with System Three epoxy resin. So far I have about 15 hours and...
  5. SteveMFG_Oxford

    1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe - Beginning a New Life

    I recently purchased a 1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe in pretty decent condition. The hull is in great shape except of course for the transom. The floor seems pretty solid too. The original seats have been replaced. The boat has most of the original "bits" and has not been modified. Looks like...
  6. SteveMFG_Oxford

    1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe - Beginning a New Life

    I recently purchased a 1961 MFG Oxford Deluxe in pretty decent condition. The hull is in great shape except of course for the transom. The floor seems pretty solid too. The original seats have been replaced. The boat has most of the original "bits" and has not been modified. Looks like...
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