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Forum: Recovered Threads 03-18-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 56
Posted By oldfielder
I had a similar problem and the dowel/g-flex...

I had a similar problem and the dowel/g-flex worked great and held very well. I overdrilled a bit so I could get a bit more in there to bite when I screwed it down.
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-18-2017, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By oldfielder
My old boat. Feel free if you ever have any...

My old boat. Feel free if you ever have any questions. Still on the site once in a while.
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-14-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 175
Posted By oldfielder
Pretty sure it was a 3/4 bronze mushroom. I dry...

Pretty sure it was a 3/4 bronze mushroom. I dry fit it, measured and marked the threads and then cut it down with a hacksaw. Two man job to install. One guy holding the nut on the inside and one guy...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-14-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 175
Posted By oldfielder
I wanted a mechanical bond in addition to...

I wanted a mechanical bond in addition to sealant/adhesive so I used a low profile threaded thru-hull cut down to size. It protruded a bit but it's not really running surface right there anyway. ...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-14-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 175
Posted By oldfielder
When I removed that drain there was a big glop of...

When I removed that drain there was a big glop of "potter putty" between the liner and hull and there is definitely a void in there. I think it's a pretty notorious leaking spot. I replaced it with a...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-09-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 134
Posted By oldfielder
I did a rebuild of an 18 Steiger with the US...

I did a rebuild of an 18 Steiger with the US stuff a few years back. Used a lot of their product. Was generally happy and most of the times I wasn't it was due to my own lack of experience.
One big...
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-26-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 427
Posted By oldfielder
[QUOTE=keith;232693]About the silicone. I wasn't...

[QUOTE=keith;232693]About the silicone. I wasn't too excited to hear it but it is sandwiched between the outdrive and the transom so I thought it could be ok. I could take it off and re-seal it. Do...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-28-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By oldfielder
Sale Pending. Thanks for the interest.

Sale Pending.
Thanks for the interest.
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-25-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By oldfielder
Thanks. She has given my fishing buddies and me a...

Thanks. She has given my fishing buddies and me a lot of epic memories and is a real beast when it gets sporty.
Just don't want to watch her sit in the driveway any more.
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-25-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By oldfielder
1975 sf-i/o

Well, I'm putting her up finally. I have been reluctant, but between time constraints and redoing an old 18 foot Steiger last year, it just doesn't seem like I have any time for Florence any more....
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-11-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 110
Posted By oldfielder
I get it from Jamestown Distributors. I did an...

I get it from Jamestown Distributors.
I did an 18 Steiger deck and it took about 3/4 gallon with pretty heavy application. Has held up well and is easy to repair.
They have free shipping deals a...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-01-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 86
Posted By oldfielder
Shears always worked great for me.

Shears always worked great for me.
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-26-2014, 05:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 100
Posted By oldfielder
I had a couple but it stopped.

I had a couple but it stopped.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-17-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 145
Posted By oldfielder
What I always like about this site is the crew of...

What I always like about this site is the crew of genuinely good guys and good banter. This was definitely not representative of the way this place usually runs.
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-09-2014, 06:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 180
Posted By oldfielder
My 23 sf with carbed 5.7 alpha has always topped...

My 23 sf with carbed 5.7 alpha has always topped out right at 40 mph at around 4500 rpm. Max =4400-4800.
I like to,cruise around 28 at 3200 and right there she was burning just north of 10-10.5 gph...
Forum: Performance 07-27-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,860
Posted By oldfielder
I am seeing almost identical numbers in terms of...

I am seeing almost identical numbers in terms of speed with the same engine drive combo. My top end is right around 40mph and my cruise is slightly slower than yours at the same rpm. Sounds like I am...
Forum: General 02-25-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By oldfielder
http://www.classicseacraft.com/SF23.htm Find...

http://www.classicseacraft.com/SF23.htm
Find specs on this link.
Looks like 80 quarts
Forum: General 01-06-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By oldfielder
Lighthouse

They may not be local to Va but Lighthouse is a great local family-run business here on the island. I have been dealing with them for years and they put together great service and prices. In fact,...
Forum: General 12-08-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By oldfielder
One thing I learned about propane heaters last...

One thing I learned about propane heaters last winter redoing an 18 foot Steiger deck and stringers is that they create quite a bit of vapor, so depending on what you are doing just keep an eye on...
Forum: General 09-26-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By oldfielder
Hey AB- Can you post a pic when you get that...

Hey AB-
Can you post a pic when you get that thing mounted?
Forum: Off Topic / Fishing 09-19-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,501
Posted By oldfielder
You need to watch the storms that keep lurking...

You need to watch the storms that keep lurking way out to the south and east. When the surfers get excited out there you can usually expect some sporty conditions. They weren't crazy swells this...
Forum: Off Topic / Fishing 09-19-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,501
Posted By oldfielder
Crushed big bass all weekend. No real blitzes...

Crushed big bass all weekend. No real blitzes around but plenty of albies popping up. The new moon tides and the ground swell would have made an 18 very dangerous in the rips but fishable in some...
Forum: Off Topic / Fishing 09-12-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,501
Posted By oldfielder
Sure that's not a bonito?

Sure that's not a bonito?
Forum: General 09-09-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By oldfielder
I'd love to see pix of what you fabricate. I've...

I'd love to see pix of what you fabricate. I've often thought of doing the same thing.
Forum: Off Topic / Fishing 09-06-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,501
Posted By oldfielder
In a few weeks there will be fish running around...

In a few weeks there will be fish running around on top everywhere( I don't know if you can make out my sig. Pic from last fall). If you get the weather window go for it. Feel free to pm me if you...
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