1982 Sylvan Bassboat project

Trooper82

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Re: 1982 Sylvan Bassboat project

CW - that is one fine looking Transom, and wonderful looking glass work...kudos!
 
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Ok, we had 90 degree heat today. I love it! I managed to get most of the other side of the remaining cross members and bulkhead pieces csm'd today. I also moved the cradle a couple of feet forward then bedded the remaining 1/3rd of the main stringers in. Not much visible progress but a lot of little things where taken care of today. I fully anticipate pb'ing the last of the main stringers in over the next couple of days. Oh, I ground down the extra from the last of the transom 1708 layers.

Ordering my under deck pour in foam tomorrow and I plan on picking up the deck plywood this week. hoping the next week brings a floor :)
No pic's cause not much changed visibly.
 
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Wood and Troop, Thanks so much! we are just doin the best we can!
 
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Glad to see more progress!! It's kinda fun living vicariously!
 
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Hi CW,

I am stoked at the excellent amount of progress you are making.

Everything is looking AWESOME! You and your Son are doing Great work!

And I think the Transom is not just bullet proof, it looks BOMB-PROOF!

Keep up the super progress!
 
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Just a little bump, to make sure all is well in the way up North...
 
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Be warned, if we don't hear from you by the weekend, I am going to call the SAR teams...or maybe just your #...:p

Hope you and yours are OK and had a wonderful 4th!:D
 
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I'll 2nd that bump for some updates. Did I miss a 2nd boat? << that's my excuse for lack of FireFlite progress:facepalm:
 
craigweaver

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lol, OK guy's sorry for the lack of progress/updates lately. Summer has been nuts so far and not much of it has been spent on the boat lately. this week we are on vacation and I'm stealing some quick internet to check email. Gus my bro, I'm so glad to see you're back online. I can't wait to catch up with your thread you have to have been making some killer progress without all the iboats crew getting in the way :eek: JBC, I find myself watching the roadside a lot these days for an Islander or Chieftan needing some TLC. Problem is I better build a pole barn first to work on one of those, my garage is too small for another project, lol

I hope everyone is having a great 4th week and I promise we'll get back at it next week when we get home.
 
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craigweaver said:
:eek: JBC, I find myself watching the roadside a lot these days for an Islander or Chieftan needing some TLC. Problem is I better build a pole barn first to work on one of those, my garage is too small for another project.....
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I hear there's a neglected Islander down Midland way. Really nice guy. Partially restored, from total gut, tear-down. Has a real nice new deck and a 4.3L & outdrive already installed.;)

Maybe he'll let ya use his garage setup to finish it. Once his Sea Nymph splashes, there will be room in the garage & it'll be under-utilized until Fall:D

Maybe you've seen him @Iboats, goes by Ja........
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Have a great vacation. Sea ya when you get back:)
 
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Glad to hear all is well...enjoy the vaca and be safe...

Beware of lonely tin-boats on the side of the road looking to hitch a ride...:rolleyes:
 
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What type of plywood did you wind up using for the stringers and transom? I have to redo my 80 Monark to the extent that you are redoing your boat. I have done lots of reading on the topic, but there is LOTS of heated disagreement when it comes to the topic of plywood and what type to use.
 
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OK CW vacation must be over by now . Time to get crackin ! You got a boat to restore ya know !

Just joking . Checking in to see if your still kickin ..
 
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sphelps said:
OK CW vacation must be over by now . Time to get crackin ! You got a boat to restore ya know !

Just joking . Checking in to see if your still kickin ..
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Yeah, Ditto^^^^...what?, you win the lottery or something and going on a permanent Vaca???:eek:
 
craigweaver

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jrotten said:
What type of plywood did you wind up using for the stringers and transom? I have to redo my 80 Monark to the extent that you are redoing your boat. I have done lots of reading on the topic, but there is LOTS of heated disagreement when it comes to the topic of plywood and what type to use.
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Sorry for the late reply jrotten, I been neglectin the boat and my iboats brothers lately. We used exterior grade ply from home depot. We figure it'll out last us with the glass job we're doing.

Welcome aboard by the way.
 
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SP & GT1M,

Sorry guys, it's been a hectic busy summer. I give you all credit for keeping up on your projects. Between family vaca's and work I have been swamped. Not to mention some idiot decided a 30x40 ft garden would be a great idea this year :eek:

Thanks Gus for reaching out and reminding me I was neglecting my pals on iboats. I'm slowly catching up on everyone's progress and hope to have some updates of my own soon.
 
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Good to hear from ya CW. Gunna try and Re-Splash the BF this weekend with my Son and Grandson. Will try and post pics and vids. It's good to take time off and recharge the "Restoration Batteries";)
 
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Woodonglass said:
Good to hear from ya CW. Gunna try and Re-Splash the BF this weekend with my Son and Grandson. Will try and post pics and vids. It's good to take time off and recharge the "Restoration Batteries";)
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Thanks Woody, I haven't quite caught up on your last month or so yet but I understand it was interesting to say the least, lol glad to see you back as well. Can't wait to see the BF splashed again.
 
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