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Forum: Recovered Threads 06-16-2014, 08:19 PM
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Posted By kiwi
Sorry for not posting final pictures. Here's the...

Sorry for not posting final pictures. Here's the finished product. Anyone have any clues on why my OB won't exceed 4000rpm? I'm using the same prop that used to push up to 5200 rpm, new gas (from...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-27-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Beastley- I used the original thru deck drains. ...

Beastley- I used the original thru deck drains. They were in good shape and I had no signs of leaks. The plan for this project was just to replace the transom. It was tough not to wonder, though....
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-22-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Strick, FF- Thanks for the tips. I did not have...

Strick, FF- Thanks for the tips. I did not have epoxy resin on hand so I used the polyester to coat the wood in the drilled holes. I painted some Interprotect in them also, so hopefully that'll...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-19-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Just tried to roll and tip first coat of Interlux...

Just tried to roll and tip first coat of Interlux epoxy primer, and made a cat's ass out of it. It seems like the paint did not flow at all, and dried way too quickly. I thinned it about 25%, which...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-15-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Drilled motor mount holes and drain holes in the...

Drilled motor mount holes and drain holes in the transom, and treated the holes with thinned resin. Rolled on some Interlux Interprotect primer, sanded down, applied some more on the remainder. ...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-14-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
All good ideas. Thanks

All good ideas. Thanks
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-09-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Finally finished the putty /sanding. Day job has...

Finally finished the putty /sanding. Day job has been getting in the way.

I've bought Interlux epoxy primer and perfection topside paint. Anyone have an opinion on whether to drill motor mount...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-25-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Cap is glassed in, with two layers of 1708 on the...

Cap is glassed in, with two layers of 1708 on the backside, and one layer on the exposed side. Started to putty fairing work, and took some time off for Christmas. Getting close.

It may be too...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-15-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Looking ahead at the fairing and sanding job,...

Looking ahead at the fairing and sanding job, anyone have any tips for how to best sand the fillets, especially where three corners come together? Is there a sanding tool with a ball tip?
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-15-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Some progress pictures: - Fixed some corner...

Some progress pictures:

- Fixed some corner cracks on rear hatches
- Glued the vent boxes in with cabosil thickened resin
- Primed with Interlux InterProtect 2000e and topped with Bilgekote
-...
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-03-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
FF- Thanks for the quick reply. Great idea to...

FF- Thanks for the quick reply. Great idea to build up on the back side. It'll be a pain initially, but it will be strong, and no fairing!
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-02-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Been out of commission for a few weeks, and I'm...

Been out of commission for a few weeks, and I'm getting back around to finishing this repair. I added more tabbing to the stringers, and laid a final full sheet of 1708 to finish off the inner...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-25-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Thanks FS. Good camera angles hide a lot :) I...

Thanks FS. Good camera angles hide a lot :) I had some trouble rolling out all the air pockets before resin kicked over, especially on edges with 1708. I read about FF's adding a chamfered edge...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-23-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
Thanks for the bilge paint info. Got the...

Thanks for the bilge paint info. Got the stringers tabbed in, and getting close to putting the cap back on.


While it's all opened up, does anyone have advice on whether the thru hull drain...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-10-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
FF- Thanks. Got any advice on bilge paint?

FF- Thanks.

Got any advice on bilge paint?
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-07-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
My plan for laminating inner skin is a 1 1/2 oz...

My plan for laminating inner skin is a 1 1/2 oz mat, 1708, 1708. Should I did a layer of 1 1/2 oz mat between the two 1708 layers to build thickness?

Any recommendations for what to paint to use...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-07-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 408
Posted By kiwi
I haven't really wished the transom height was...

I haven't really wished the transom height was taller in all the time I've had this boat, so I decided to stay with 20" transom, to avoid making a motor project out of my transom repair. Also went...
Forum: General 10-19-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 208
Posted By kiwi
Re: Has anyone shipped boats internationaly?

I have a 1975 20' Sceptre hull with a 1994 Merc 200 Xri on it that may be for sale in a few weeks, if all goes well with another boat I've got an offer on. Let me know if you're interested, and if...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 01-10-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 94
Posted By kiwi
Re: Windshield rubber (20'Sceptre)

FYI, this website for American Marine in Pompano Beach, FL, is the original manufacturer of Sceptre windshields. They have all of the original Sceptre windshield parts, some (like the glazing...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 01-08-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 94
Posted By kiwi
Re: Windshield rubber (20'Sceptre)

Thanks- It looks like they have what I need.
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 01-05-2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 94
Posted By kiwi
Windshield rubber (20'Sceptre)

Does anyone know where to purchase replacement rubber windshield beads? I'm talking about the rubber extrusions that are used to seal and hold the windshield in its track on the Sceptre windshields....
Forum: SeaCraft Photos 09-21-2006, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 150
Posted By kiwi
Jim Eagleton's 20' Sceptre

Is there anyway I can get a hold of Jim to ask some specific questions? I also have a 20' Sceptre O/B that I recently restored, and need some advice on finishing touches. What's really interesting...
Forum: General 09-05-2006, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 126
Posted By kiwi
Replacement Sceptre Windshield Frame

Does anyone know where to locate replacement windshield frames for a 20' 1975 Sceptre?
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 01-27-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 109
Posted By kiwi
Renovating a 1975 20' Sceptre

I'm a rookie at posting here and also at boat renovation. I have a 20' Sceptre with dings, some keel delamination, a crapped out old 175 Johnson, etc. so I decided to strip everything off the hull,...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 08-30-2005, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 111
Posted By kiwi
Starting a Renovation of 1975 20' Sceptre

Where can I get a layout of a 20' Sceptre? I'm interested in things like the stringer layout, deck-to-hull joint, guwhale configuration, gas tank support, etc.
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