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    Pulled up carpet on 1987 1950 Capri. What did I see?

    Re: Pulled up carpet on 1987 1950 Capri. What did I see? [99% done just need to screw hose clamps and speaker wires back in place. Not to mention grease gimble beaering and check alignment. I go all year round so I wait until April or May. QUOTE=palace;3732924]95% complete looking good!
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    Pulled up carpet on 1987 1950 Capri. What did I see?

    Re: Pulled up carpet on 1987 1950 Capri. What did I see? 95% complete looking good!
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    Pulled up carpet on 1987 1950 Capri. What did I see?

    Re: Pulled up carpet on 1987 1950 Capri. What did I see?
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    Forgot to add wax to gel coat. What now

    Alright guys gelcoating my deck and I forgot to add wax. Plan is to lay carpet on top of deck. Gel coat was just for extra water proofing. Will this pose any problems? Can I apply bilge coat or anti-foul paint on top to cure or spray with PVA? Or will carpet glue and carpet cure it...
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    Where did you get your MARINE CARPET?

    Going to order my carpet this week, yes carpet the wife wants it. So for all you restorer's who put down carpet: 1. Are you happy with it's performance? 2. Never order from these guys....! 3. Where did you get your carpet and what did you get...
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    Auto Oil Filter on 3.0 1987 OMC cobra?

    Ok guys I look at old threads on differences between Marine and Auto oil filters. They go back to 2005 and have old links that are no longer working. So who has the latest and greatest info. and OPINIONS! Is there a flow difference? That is something I could not find an answer to. Is Fram...
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    2" bubble rise after laying CSM with Poly.

    Finshing deck in seat boxes and everything going quick. BUT I get this 2 inch bubble in middle after it cured. Hit it with a hammer and it is like steel, nothing. Battery tray might sit on it. So her you guys go, Will this make a big difference?? Chime in!
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    Looking for your 2 cents. Old dry wood or Fresh new cut pieces?

    Previous owner put these pieces in bare. There is no rot just dry. I plan on coating with poly then wrap in 2 oz. CSM with final coat of gel coat . I looking for everyones thoughts. I personally think aged is better. I am going to put new pieces in the AZ sun for a couple of days anyway.
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    Crazy Project

    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/2879087910.html I sent a text to this guy, $300 cash for this boat. Have to put maybe 10-15g into it. But will probably have something that will last. Curious and board at work, can you tell? In case this guy comes back with a yes. I have looked...
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    To much or To Little matt on deck?

    Objective: Get 25 year old deck to last another 10 years Material: stripped deck down to bear wood. Wood was solid like old barn wood. Plan: was like friscoboater, 2 layers of 1.5 oz. CSM then gel coat. Done: fiberglass supply guy convinced that one layer of 2 oz. CSM is enough and...
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    Restoring deck 1987 19' Bayliner Capri

    Here we go my fiberglass supply guy talked me into one layer of 2oz. CSM sealed with 1-2 coats of gel coat. He says fiberglass is not waterproof and gel coat makes it waterproof. All water will roll to bilge and out. Ok Guys: Thoughts, comments, tips and tricks, not to do's.
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    Pulled up carpet on 1987 1950 Capri. What did I see?

    Went fishing last weekend and decided now is time to replace carpet for up coming summer fun. Got boat last year and carpet in the stern, in front of the engine and between the rear facing seats was torn and raw decking exposed. Have in mind this has been an AZ boat (as far as I know)...
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    Ignition/Spark Plug wires?

    Is there any difference between electric ignition and standard (point) spark plug wires? Could you use so called electric ignition wires with a point/standard system? and vise a versa? Just as long as they are marine/solid copper wire?
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    Save that discontinued Humminbird VHF5 new battery

    Everyone and any one who has an Humminbird VHF5 handheld and battery has gone bad. Go to all-battery.com and order 10 tab-flat top AA batteries 1.2 V 1000mah, you get 1200mah battery it will just last longer. Gently pry open the battery case, starting at the bottom working up the sides...
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    Replaceing Remote control 3.0 OMC Cobra any Recommendations?

    For everyone who has replaced there side mount controls, any tips, tricks, something you wish someone told you before you started? I have original controls on 1987 bayliner, 3.0 Cobra. They are both red cables. I have OMC templates and OMC service manual. Already sliced and trim wire in...
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    Minor water damage to rear deck, Your opinions and solutions count

    Re: Minor water damage to rear deck, Your opinions and solutions count
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    Minor water damage to rear deck, Your opinions and solutions count

    I have minor water damage to rear deck behind front seats to rear seats. Plywood started to peal/flake. Sanded down to fresh wood, applied jasco wood preservative leting dry for 2 weeks, then appling oil base primer for wood and complete with oil base rustoleum. Next year plan is to cover...
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    minor water damage to rear deck behind seats infront of engine

    Re: minor water damage to rear deck behind seats infront of engine sanded and treated with JASCO wood sealer. Only had to sand about 1/16 with coarse belt sander to get clean wood. I think AZ heat killed most of the glue thin expoxy with fiber shreads in middle. Glass on edges of wood is...
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    minor water damage to rear deck behind seats infront of engine

    I have minor water damage to rear deck of 1987 Bayliner Capri. Wood is solid no soft spots, just surface warp/flaking of plywood and fiber/epoxy flakes. Stringers are solid and clean. Plan on sanding down surface, then use wood sealer. Should I lay polyresin and cloth or just paint. I plan...
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