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Re: 14' Larivee restore let me try... (Click the pic to enlarge) Seems to be working for me and I followed your directions. I'd open a FREE Photobucket account. It's a lot better and easier to size your pics.

Re: 1977 15' Monark Fibeglass deck repair Welcome to iBoats! Yup, You'll need to cut the deck out and you're prolly gunna find she's full of totally saturated foam. The stringers and gunwales will be wet and rotted too as well as the transom. We call it a total "Gut Job"!! Lots of Itchy...

Re: Trophy Hull Fading - Pic inside Decided to make a PDF since the link has been unreliable... (Click the pic to Download and View the PDF File)

Re: 1974 Starcraft "Bill Dance Pro" 16' bass boat rebuild Welcome to iBoats! Open a FREE photobucket account an load your pics there. Use the IMG code to copy and paste your pics to iBoats. Based on your description of the boat and it's history, I highly suspect you'll need to do a full...

This topic comes up from time to time here on the forum. I found this YouTube video and thought everyone might enjoy it. I'm NOT a proponent of anything but Wood Stringers but this is to show you there are alternatives if you want to go that route. There are Pro's and Con's for everything and...

Re: 86 Sea Ray Restoration Re: 86 Sea Ray Restoration Welcome to iBoats! Very Nice Vids!!! If you keep this up you'll be a very popular guy here on the forum and get lots of help. Like GS said it's not easy to work around the motor especially when trying to get the side stringers in and run...

Re: 1982 Glastron Hpv165 bass boat restoration. This should be helful (Click the pic to download and view the pdf File)

Re: A few quick questions to make sure I want to do a resto Welcome to iBoats! You will be using a 4 1/2" or 7" grinder with a back up pad and resin coated sanding discs to grind off the old glass that normally has a wax finish coat in it. This will expose good fresh resin and glass below and...

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics While perusing my WoodWorking magazines tonight, I ran into this and thought you guys would enjoy this. I know I did!!!!!. Click the pic to download and view the PDF file

Re: 1970's 16 ft Aluminum Mackenzie Runabout Rebuild Re: 1970's 16 ft Aluminum Mackenzie Runabout Rebuild Perhaps something like this with a hinged top??? Click the pic to enlarge

Re: banshee transom and likely stringers Since you'rein the middle of a LOT of grinding you might find this helpful to handle all the dust. The pics and description should allow you to understand how to make the box.;) (Click the pic to download and view the PDF File)

1957 Chrysler Imperial Convertible Boat

Re: Deck replacement The following links will give you some helpful info. (Click the pic to download and view the PDF file) "Fabricating Decks, Stringers, and Transoms"

Re: To build or not to build? This might help as well... (Click the pic to download and view the PDF File)

Re: need help with old boat project! I'm almost 100% certain your stringers are Fiberglass so all that you need to replace is your deck and transom. If you build your deck from 5/8" plywood and encapsulate it in Poly resin and glass, it will last 40+ years. I doubt you'll still own the boat...

Re: banshee transom and likely stringers "Fabricating Decks, Stringers, and Transoms" (Click the pic to download and view the PDF File) The above will help get you started. All the guys here on the forum can/will guide you to a successful completion of your project IF you have the...

Re: Project Stay Afloat 88 Stratous She's 25 years old. Just like going to the Dr. she needs a complete Physical Inspection. Have you been inside the boat and "Stomped" around on the "Floor/Deck". I'm Betting you'll find Soft spots. Does the boat have flotation foam under the deck? I'm...

Re: deck and stringer replacement Re: deck and stringer replacement This will get you started with some helpful info... (Click the pic to download and view the PDF file) "Fabricating Decks, Stringers, and Transoms"

Starts and Idles Great! When I try to go to WOT she only goes to about 30% and thats it. Does not appear to have a miss. I will be checking compression this week. 2 weeks ago I ran her for about 15 mins like this and she finally broke loose to WOT and ran great. I throttled back after about...

Re: first boat - 1974 Starcraft Capri 15' trihull restore/floor project started This all should help... (Click the pic to download and view the pdf File) How to make Peanut butter (thickened resin) - YouTube Always use 1.5 oz CSM and I always get the 50"