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  1. garbageguy

    Simple Floor Ideas?

    One of our boats is the same as yours (14 ft aluminum, although labeled Alumacraft). It's never had a floor, but it has been considered. Have considered a partial-floor aft and mid (not forward). The discussion here reminds me of that partial-floor idea. But maybe that's a weight-distribution...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    It'll freeze-over soon, then we go out and play on it again...
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    1962 Chris Craft Holiday 20’ bucket list resto

    Wow! Those are so cool! Looking forward to following the progress on this one. I 've been thinking about those boats for years - same birth-year And, thanks for sharing. Great winter Sunday boat pics for conjuring-up great memories, and launching into other rabbit-holes, Looking forward to...
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    I've not seen such a charge "called-out" on the many marina invoices that have come our way. But, for $20, I wouldn't have said anything - you nailed the reason
  5. garbageguy

    Floor rebuild on a Misty River boat

    The floor can be replaced, sealed-up - others will chime-in w specifics Since it's a small-ish aluminum fishing boat , subject to weather, and tough to get materials in and out of the area, maybe just rip-out the old rotten floor and don't put any more wood in there?
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    Water in my cuddy.

    Have you been in there when its raining hard? I didn't know where a visible leak-from-rain existed in the cabin of our 1998 24 ft little cruiser. Rain started one night while in there, saw the leakage. Yep gotta replace/reseal/repair the hatch's clamp levers' screw guides. Until then, a small...
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    Fishing with Dad

    It is good to see that our Dads, names for things, keeping-up the family "camp", are similar to many The Admiral still says "the big boat" and "the little boat:", and we work our butts off the keep the place up at the Lake, for generate more family times/memories - good stuff!
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    1986 Ski Centurion - wake has too big a hump

    For comparison, below is a pic skiing behind our 1991 Mastercraft (some old guy on 2 skis, going faster would reduce 'the hump') in the photo probably only going about 22 mph. Boat speed and line-length are 2 things to mess with ( and only "cost" more skiing). How fast are you going when 'the...
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    Glastron SX 175 Gas Smell

    If technical definitions are being discussed in this thread, I think this thread is about vapors, not fumes. While I understand communication between people often includes common terms, on the other hand, when discussing defined items, definitions can be critical to convey a situation to...
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    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    I'd say that's a fair assessment because you included the word "likely". There are many, many variables
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    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

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  12. garbageguy

    how hard would it be to ?

    oh, not what I think of as a 'ski boat', but terms vary by region and individual yes, many ideas for boats. boats are designed and built accordingly - adding structure typically adds weight, and boats are sensitive to quantity and location of weight. re-designs can be done, lots to consider
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    how hard would it be to ?

    what year, make, model, is your ski boat? that'll make a difference if you're just looking to get outta the sun, maybe a bimini top?
  14. garbageguy

    Transom patch

    All outboard powered boats under 20' long are required by federal law to have upright and level flotation. Sterndrive and inboard powered boats under 20' long are required to have basic flotation.
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    Polishing or paint

    I think you'll need to be sure the gel/color layer will have enough depth remaining when the oxidized thickness is removed. Typically, one area of the surface has seen more UV degradation than others.
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    Winterizing

    If your boat has any water and/or wastewater systems, those need winterizing too. How will she be stored this winter vs previous winters (up here where it gets pretty cold)?
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    Fuel Filter Bowl Full or Not

    what goes down? does it run OK at speed under load?
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    Side of floor supports

    boat designers often combine these 2 objectives. I don't know what your boat's designer's objectives were on your specific area in question - if you need more structural support there (you can tell), build-in storage too, if you can
  19. garbageguy

    1980 Slickcraft SS240 Question

    Agreed. At that age, I'd say condition is much more important than branding names. If you see any signs of rot, etc (look at the stickies on that), react accordingly.
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    planning first trip to thousand islands

    When I drive there from our camp in the Adirondacks for my friends' fishing trips, we go out in smallish fishing boats. I only bring a kayak to go on the water occasionally. We stay in a private rental "cottage" (obtained by them, maybe airbnb). We go near Alex Bay, Boldt Castle, etc. The...
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