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As the post " 27 Project " in the General section was getting a bit long. I decided to start a new thread in Repairs.. :D

Now have all bulk heads above deck removed.
The termites were gettin' a little P/O'd
that we were removing their food source.
As the wood was cut out it went straight to the
burn barrel! You could hear the "snap crackle and pop" :D

You will notice the inner liner on the port side has
been popped loose. Plain old 2 in. chissel and 3 lb.
hammer breaks it away.
There are 3 seperate inner liners.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...-2010004-1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...-2010006-1.jpg

The bulk heads below deck were only glassed about 4 inches
to hold them in place. The rest of the exposed wood was painted.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...-2010003-1.jpg

The vintage Marinaire cover was removed and thousands
of mud dobber nests fell out!!!! [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
After a hose cleaning, oil motors and general once
over decided to power it up.. :eek:
It ran like a charm! COLD, COLD, COLD...
Keep in mind this rascal has not run in 28 years!
Not sure if this was factory as it does not show
on Moesly SeaCraft site as an option. It was installed
professionally though.
It's a keeper.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...21-2010010.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...-2010008-1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...21-2010011.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...-2010005-1.jpg

More later...

Ken

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I've been following your thread constantly. Note to self, push keyboard further to keep drool off! Great news about the AC. They made stuff like that to last. I had a 1967 Ford Falcon with dealer installed "hang-on" AC that would blow ice slivers out of the registers. Great work and I anxiously await the next steps.

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I had a 1967 Ford Falcon with dealer installed "hang-on" AC that would blow ice slivers out of the registers. Great work and I anxiously await the next steps.

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funny stuff, I had a 66 Ford falcon as my first car, spent more time walking than driving that thing.
was not a real chick magnet either.

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Could have been worse.....I had a '63 Corvair. I was able to remove the engine in less than two hours......had to learn fast cause the damn thing was in continual "blown up" mode!!!! Last GM I'll ever buy, what a POS.

Hey Ken, it's just too bad about them termites. I bet it sounded like Rice Crispies :D

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Made the run to the metal recyclers with 700 lbs.
of rusty engines minus the heads and the out drives.
My guess if they were complete the weight would be
over 1200 lbs. of motors and drives.
This gives me alot of wiggle room if I go with a bracket
and twin OB's around 250 HP
Any hoot, collected a cool $66.50 for the load.
Now that the A/C is salvageable I told the little women
we are ahead of the game... ;)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...13-2010006.jpg

More later,

Ken

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Good move Ken.....you're always thinkin', keeping just one step ahead!!!!

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boy it sure looks better

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Now I know that I'm classified as "Old Geezer"

My first car was a 1961 English Ford Anglia
with NO A/C.... :eek: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/krn54/Anglia.jpg

The drive-in movie was alot of fun at 16 and not alot of back seat.....
Of course I was a lean and mean and 145 lbs, then! :eek:
BTW: The car was originally yellow...
That must be where the yellow thing comes from! :D

Sunburst Yellow
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/krn54/anglia1.jpg

See ya, Ken

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'61 Anglia was my first car too.
I sure miss it.
Wish I still had it, what a fun car.
Lots of good times!

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Haven't heard you mention anything about a generator, so, I'm assuming the AC ran off of the main engines. Is a generator in the plans?

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As far as I can tell the A/C only ran on shore power.
Now that I have Mr. Moesly's blessing on putting a bracket
on her. This will leave plenty of room for a generator in the old engine box.

Ken

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A generator, a hot tub :D

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Hummmm...we don't want to give Patti too many ideas!!! :D

Ken, the bracket with twins is a very good ides IMO.

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I didn`t think Carl liked brackets. Was the response edited? :o

I dont like them for fishability reasons.

What about jack plates?

My Brother in Law is an engineer at B.I.W in Bath, Me.. He heads up weights and measures. They have Cad Cam programs. Over my head anyway. I can forward his contact info if you want.

Where are you gonna put the hog smoker? Pig weight needs to be addressed.

Cheers,
GFS

CSI Daytona?

Opti`s or V Rod`s?

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uncleboo & Don... you guys are killin' me!
Patti has already used up the hot tub place.. :eek:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/krn54/752.jpg

More later, Ken

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Sandy, Mr. M said that he designed the 27 to be a 30 footer
and that a bracket would enhance the performance!!!
That was all I needed to hear!

Ken

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`Nuff Said. :D

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Finally had a little free time to spend on the project
this weekend.
Down to some through hull fittings and bow rail stands
yet to come off.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4-19-10001.jpg

Right now it is a down bridge... :rolleyes:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4-19-10002.jpg

Windows also removed
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4-19-10012.jpg

Cut out's for the old A/C
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4-19-10007.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4-19-10008.jpg

Access cover removed.
Thinking about leaving vent boxes in
for the old I/O's to let the inner hull breathe
since I'm going with a bracket.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4-19-10011.jpg

Window frames are going to be a challenge as they are
welded with no way to replace the cording and weather
stripping. Going to check with American Marine Inc. if they can help me restore these.
They were just getting started in business when this boat
was made in 1968.. Keep your fingers crossed for me. :)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4-19-10016.jpg

Teak door sanded and oiled up! :D
First piece of project completed.. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
I think the Emblems maybe salvagable. Back in the day
there were re-chrome guys all over the place.
Now-a-days you have to look real hard to find one!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4-19-10018.jpg

More later, Ken

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thats thing would be one bad mofo with a D6 volvo diesel

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Advanced Plating outta Tn. Riddler awards o plenty.
Do the initial grind and ship.

Cheers,
GFS

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Awesome boat with the the partial top removed it kinda looks like a 27 beast of a seafari! That would be awesome.. Amazing job cant wait to see it finished!

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Withdrawal setting in. :D

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Yeah, me too.....
This 6 acre patch I reside at needs attention big time
in the spring!
Stupid me I should have left it ala natural, but I didn't.
The whole weekend was consumed with mowing, edging, weed wacking, grading road, pressure cleaning soffit and driveways and on and on... :rolleyes:
Now the Manta Rays are showing up... sooooo the NoBones will be going into full operational mode. :D
Hope to be back on it in a week or two!
I have sent the Compass to ITT for rehab and the windows
are being rehabed as well.
Just the small stuff, but it all adds up in the end.

Hang in there, It is killing me too!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...er215037-1.jpg

See ya, Ken

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Must...see...27...

Can we fedex you a webcam, just so I can get my daily fix by just staring at it?

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NoBones,
What's up with the Beastmaster? Any progress or is mama keeping you busy?

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For the first time in 7 years, I have added a "favorite thread". I second the motion for a webcam....All in favor?

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Aye!

We northerners will be needing something to "warm our 'sea-leg' bones" before long this winter! :cool: :cool: :D

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Aye!!!!

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Updates or atleast somemore pics even if things haven't changed
We know you have thoughts on what you want to do to her please share

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Looking good

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I second the motion for more pics.

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Ken we need an update.

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Agreed. I still offer a webcam. I'll even throw in a USB over ethernet extender and the cable so we can put it IN the 27, I'll even throw in IT support to get it hooked up if it just means I can look at it everyday.

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Yeah, I know... I'm slackin' :D
It has been a bad year for any projects that I
have going on. My business partner and lifelong
friend passed away on me over a year ago at the age of 56!
Had a massive H/A while night fishing in the river.
My business has taken all my time of which at the time
of his death he was buying me out so blondie and I
could slow down and ease out!!
Could not let the company just go.
I have been in the POS industry (cash registers) for
37 years. With the economy as such hiring someone to take his place was out of the question..

Hopefully things will settle down in the near future.
Patti and I have been unable to take time off at length
for a long time... Trust me it hurts.
We had insurance on the company (we thought) for any
occurence, except "key partner insurance".
Talk about wanting to do bodily harm to your agent at
that time, I was real close....

Any-hoo, Now my son has come home and we are re-doing
the Red Sceptre for him. Hopefully when he is on the water
Big Red will get her turn!!

Thanks for listening to my drab...

See ya, Ken

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Sorry to hear about your partner
Big red has waited this long to be in loving hands she will wait for your loving care
Tight lines

Ken,

How's the 27' comin'??? Now that you don't have Katrina to slow you up.

Jim

When we have a new president of the United States of America
maybe Big Red will have a chance to get her re-do!!! :eek:

Right now precious metals are my passion! ;)

Ah, c'mon.....fiberglass, resin, plywood are cheap! It"s that expensive labor that kills you. Put your son and brother in law to work! LOL! I thought my work on "K" would have inspired you? No?

I hope yer stockin up on ammo too. Yer gonna need it when the gubmint comes lookin 'to confiscate yer gold. I think they paid about $32 an ounce last time they done it.

'Ol NoBones didn't say gold....precious metals his passion?? he was talking about aluminum cans. :)