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[jimmythekid]

anybody live fairly close to me that wants to make some extra bucks? I have gutted the wood from inside, i have looked for someone from local builders to come over but no one has called yet, even though they said they would, i live in bradenton florida, and would be willing to bring it to you, I basically need help with the glassing, and foam, I could have all the wood cut to size and have everthing ready for glassing/epoxy work. I just Moved here from Michigan and dont know to many people yet, I could get a Motel and help out or commute (I am currently not working)so any time would be good for me

 

[fireman57]

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jimmy, welcome. First this project is not that difficult if you take your time. If you try to hurry it you will have problems. This forum and the FAQ's will address anything you need to do each step of the way. The other reason you will want to do this yourself, unless you are physically unable, is that no one will do as good a job as you will. Of course you haven't said what kind of boat it is either. If it's a yacht then no, don't do it yourself. I have seen estimates as high as $2000 bucks to redo a 21ft. you can do it for a lot less and will enjoy the results more.

 

[thejeepster02]

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I agree with Fireman, I never had previous experience in fiberglassing either, but found it very easy. Don’t hurry (my boats name “the why Hurry”) I couldn’t tell you how many hours I spent sipping coffee while thinking over my next step. Check out Barns and Noble book store for fiberglassing books and do a search here. Great bunch of guys waiting to help.

 

[phatmanmike]

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jimmy, i live in largo and would be happy to help for no more than the cost of lunch and gas money.<br />im about an hours north from you, just over the skyway.<br /><br />ill tell you, i am no fiberglass professional, but i currently have 6 boats and have laid glass on most of them, even the aluminum ones. i would be willing to lend what very lil bit of knowledg i know to you in trade for your knowledge of anything you know.<br /><br />buy me lunch and im there, no hotel needed.<br /><br />email me direct at phatmanmike@yahoo.com and ill give you my number in the email

 

[lenny2113]

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Jimmy,<br />phatmanmike's offer is something you can't beat.<br />phatmanmike I wish you lived in NY I would have included continues liquid supply such as beer, vine, tequila based upon preference. <br />Nicest thing someone could ever offer. <br />That is how a long term friendship starts and bonds like epoxy. Good luck!!!

 

[KaGee]

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Mike failed to mention that he takes his lunch by the mug-full......snick!

 

[chumbucket]

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This is Chumbucket and i approve this message!!!!! Jimmy bring it to Jersey in the spring.

 

[lark2004]

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I would go with Phat's offer, but take it one step further, LEARN. Get in there with him and learn how to do it, hands on with glass and epoxy is the best of way of learning. The books are a good read and give you wonderful reasons for why things do what they do, but actually doing it give you the understanding of how it works. <br /><br />Plus there is huge satisfaction and pride in doing the job yourself, even with help, rather than getting someone else to do everything.

 

[fireman57]

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It's like lark said. Learn. It really is satisfying. Doesn't matter if you are 4 or 90 it still feels good saying, "I did it myself". Jimmy what a great offer. If you two do tackle this project make sure that you post before/during/after update pictures.

 

[jimmythekid]

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i have pics of the before and now of the gutted out, wow what an offer phatmanmike, sound like a good time, im not afraid to get dirty, and am very willing to learn, thats partly why I took it apart in the first place, not to mention I want it to be safe on the water when im going somewhere ansd I was sick of vacuuming up rotten pieces of wood that seemed to come from nowhere evertime I took the boat out. Phatmanmike, I will email you JIMMY

 

[thejeepster02]

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Hey Jimmy<br />Post the pics here, I think we would all like to see them

 

[fireman57]

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Jimmy did you and phatmanmike get together over the weekend?

 

[jimmythekid]

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phatmanmike ive tried to email you and cant seem to get through 616-753-4996, can i post pics directly to this site? im working on trying to get geocities online

 

[jimmythekid]

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got your email phatmanmike replied, to all I have some pics avalable now, when i was just starting to tear apart will post more later tonight when my sis with the camera gets home, i cant figure out how to put in a link to the pis, but here is the url: <br /> http://www.geocities.com/jtpetrick/jimmy.html?1098818484199

 

[jimmythekid]

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i guess it does it by itself kool

 

[lark2004]

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Looks like She'll be the envy of the neibourhood!<br />Just take your time and do the job right, it'll reward you for years to come!<br />p.s. if you can't finish it, just ship her to Australia, I'm sure I could find a home for her

 

[fireman57]

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Southern Indiana is closer. Just don't forget to tuck about $600.00 in a water proof container into her first.

 

[jimmythekid]

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bought some supplies $$$$ will have more pics up soon