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    Seat question or Idea ???

    Hi guy's as my resto is at the end ( wohoo ) never thought I would get here :D Just as a reminder it's an 18 feet bowrider that will be used mainly for fishing I would like to build two plywood box's for storage then mount a couple of swivel seats on them ! ( so far pretty simple ) I...
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    Back at her for a bit ! Seal/Shifter positioning

    Hi Guy's after hibernating most of the winter I am sloooowly getting back to finishing up the restore I do have a few questions ? I am planning on putting the out drive back (omc cobra) on 4.3ltr and was wondering if it is necessary to use any gasket lube or sealer or anything ? Or should I...
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    Polyester Resin and Temp ?

    Well my boat is finally reaching the end of it's restore ! I am getting the engine aligned this week and all I have left to do is glass the topside of the deck ! Anyone know what temp range will poly resin cure ? I live in Canada and my daily highs are about 9 celcius Can it be done or should...
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    Thoughts for Deck Covering ?

    I was thinking of covering the deck of my boat with this stuff after glassing it. What do you think ? http://www.greatmats.com/products/dense-foam-mats.php?gclid=CLzx6reGi5YCFQSwFQodoT0uFw
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    Taping the deck to the hull and engine alignment?

    I was wondering how many layers of fiberglass should I use to tape the deck to the hull ? I have glued and screwed the floor down and also kept a little lip of the old floor. I will be using polyester resin and CSM Boat is 18' bow rider with OMC I/O Also due to the fact that the marine shop...
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    Life span of Pressure treated Plywood ?

    how long do you think PT Ply will last if I do not seal the underneath of the deck ? I would glass in the top only BOAT: 18 foot avanti bowrider I/O Fiberglass
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    Engine going back in this weekend NEED ADVICE !

    Hi guy's My resto is almost done !! The outdrive is on ( Cobra ) I am planning on putting the engine ( 4.3 OMC ) this weekend How do I ensure that the transom plate ,outdrive and engine shaft is aligned ? I noticed that I have some adjustment points with the transom plate and also with the...
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    New Project what do you guy's Think ? 1976 Rally 23'

    As I am approaching the end of my first project In a sick and twisted kinda way I am looking at a second one !!! I will post pic's of my terminated project when Done ! I haven't been as good documenting the first project but will try harder with the second one. I need to know if you guy's or...
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    Ran out of epoxy need advice !

    I am in the process of repairing a booboo I did When I put my new transom in some of it did not laminate properly to the outer fiberglass skin ! as per the advice on the forum I drilled a bunch of holes and started filling them with epoxy. That seems to work great but I ran out of epoxy now and...
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    Deck Question

    Would it be ok if I installed my new deck in a 3 smaller sections or should I try to put it down in 2 larger sections would it have any structural difference once it's all glassed in ? and last question Has anyone use rustoleum's epoxy shield garage floor covering on deck's ? Thank you...
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    Please Help Again.. the up's and DOWN'S of Resto

    Well I made another bobo I think (first time restoration) I have an 18 foot bayliner avanti I/O With a 4.3 omc and cobra outdrive that needed a new transom stringers and deck ! I have completed all the work and tonight I cut the I/O hole to mount the outdive and noticed that my transom is now...
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    How much sanding ??

    My Last layup was a waxed poly resin Can I just ruff and scuff clean with acetone to do another layup Or should I sand like crazy ?
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    Transom stress Question

    HI All I am still plugging away at my restore and enjoying it ! I was wondering what your thoughts were in regards to which type of set up puts more stress on the transom I/O or Outboard ? Thank you
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    I think I messed up ?? HELP

    I rebuilt the transom and engine well on my 18 foot I/O I had left the outer skin of the transom and rebuilt from inside out After pulling the boat out of the garage tonight I noticed a few voids when I banged the outside of the transom with a rubber mallet :mad::mad: How bad is this ? Thank you
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    Johnson OMC Seahorse

    Good morning all I am looking at a boat that has a 1999 50 hp Johnson seahorse on it I know that OMC made these and was wondering if they are good engines and are parts still available ? Thank you
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    Transom Help How many layers of fiberglass to use ?

    How many layers of fiberglass should I use to layup the Transom to the boat sides ? Engine mounts ? Stringers ? Also is all mat ok or should I do Mat, Roven, Mat, Roven Thank you
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    what is the polyresin putty with strand in it called ?

    what is the polyresin putty with strand in it called ? it's almost like bondo filler but for marine use It can be shaped and dries like glass ?
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    Here are pic's of my Project

    I have a question on curved Transom (see pic's below) Since it is not straight how can I redo it ? I would like to do it from the inside without removing the cap if possible Can I use thin layers and build up ? I am ok with where the engine mount is that's pretty straight (I know it's on...
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    Tool or tip to remove last bit of wood from stringer ?

    I was wondering what tools or tips you may recommend to remove the last bit of wood on bottom of stringer about 1/2" to 1" of solid wood I would like to get it out to redo my stringers Thank you
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    Hello Everyone Need tips on removing engine

    HI I am new to the site but have been reading the posts for quite a while ! I have purchased my first project boat and need advice please (panic mode):confused::confused: As I began to replace the floor and 1 stringer I noticed that the engine mounts were shot so !!! At this point I am...
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