Forum: Recovered Threads
09-25-2016, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 37
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Forum: Recovered Threads
03-15-2016, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 0
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Tampa Fiberglass Guy?
Can anyone recommend a glass guy in the Tampa Bay Area (Hillsborough, Pinellas, tarpon springs) to replace a deck? The deck is torn off, and I'm not really looking for pristine finished work (I...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
12-09-2013, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 47
Deck - Diviny Lam Sched?
With 3/8" divinycell core material, how much glass is enough? I glassed the bottom of the dininycell with 1 layer 1708, and planned to "glue" that down the what's left of the old glass (there will...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-08-2013, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 585
Bait Well Configuration
I manage multi-million dollar construction projects, but I'm scratching my head thinking about how a bait well should be set up.
Here is what I think is right or common.....high-speed thru hull...
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Forum: General
01-30-2013, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,753
I'm psyched that I will get to watch this come...
I'm psyched that I will get to watch this come back to life on CSC! I know I'm not the only one on here who occasionally punches seacraft into craigs list with no intention of actually shopping. ...
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Forum: General
01-28-2013, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,753
Merc test boat...does this mean never raced? ...
Merc test boat...does this mean never raced? Would love to see pics of the original set up, or stories. When is someone going to bring one of these back to a retro racer style restoration? That...
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Forum: General
01-27-2013, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,753
Another old race boat?
I really enjoy the threads about the old SeaCraft race boats....esp the mystery of figuring out the lineage when one pops up later in life. Found another one, much like the one in the sale section,...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
01-22-2013, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 460
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
01-21-2013, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 460
Why would it only work with epoxy? I was...
Why would it only work with epoxy? I was planning polyester...like I have used on everything so far. Is there a reason that that method won't work with polyester?
Island...I get the plywood has...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
01-20-2013, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 460
Deck question- plywood needed for screws?
Working on my deck now. I am using 3/8" divinycell, but was planning to use fir plywood in the "fastener" areas, like for the console and leaning post. Basically same as factory, where plywood...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-31-2012, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 269
Dry 40 year old Foam?
I was getting ready to remove 500 pounds of wet foam, but I couldn't find it. WTF? I knew it was wet, because when I stand on it, I see water squeeze out. So imagine my surprise when I chopped a...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-31-2012, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 230
Grinding the Rot
Picked up a new must-have tool and wanted to share. If your objective is to remove a lot of material with malicious intent, get this. Says it's 36 grit, but seems way more aggressive than my 36...
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Forum: For Sale
01-08-2012, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 952
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
07-06-2011, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 135
Re: resin help please
Lucky you, there is a Fiberglass Coatings Inc in Ft. Lauderdale. Go there.
I go to the one in St. Pete...they have everything you will ever need, good prices (they make the stuff, so not like...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-14-2011, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 113
glassing tight corners
Anyone have any tips for glassing tight outside corners, such as in wrapping the edge of a piece of plywood, for example? I struggle with getting this done cleanly, without air getting...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-14-2011, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 112
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-14-2011, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 112
Re: Need pics with deck off, 1973 or equal.
Aww come on, someone has one? We are shy with pproject pics all of a sudden? I used to have some that I was saving for an occasion like this (even though I wasn't "planning" a deck replacement at...
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Forum: General
06-13-2011, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 143
Re: 73 20' - Towing Weight?
Good to know. Coming from a V8 4x4 Durango (2001) that sucks gas but can pull 7000+ lb...almost feel like I would be stepping backwards to get into a V6 4runner, but they don't offer a V8 anymore. ...
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Forum: General
06-12-2011, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 143
73 20' - Towing Weight?
Shopping for a new vehicle, and I'm interested in a couple that range from 5000 lb to 10000 lb towing.
I have seen the posts with old weak vehicles still pulling the boat, I know they will pull...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-12-2011, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 210
Re: transom help
haha seems like an age old dilema...which is better....
The whole boat was built with polyester, and most modern boats still are. Pros will use polyester. Lots of people on here like epoxy,...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-12-2011, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 95
Re: Placing Hull Vents, Outboard
I don't think they will give you any real benefit on an outboard. In fact, a lot of guys close theirs up, and you don't see them on modern hulls either. Not sure if it matters, but the factory vents...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-12-2011, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 112
Need pics with deck off, 1973 or equal.
Anyone have some pics of a 73 20 footer with the deck off? I want to see what the box stringer layout and bulkheads (if any) look like. Any year with the same layout is fine too, I just don't know...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-12-2011, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 210
Re: transom help
Are you replacing from the inside? Search the old posts and you will find many techniques, all seemingly successful. Some people put a layer of mat down first, some don't, but everyone uses some...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-25-2011, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 180
Re: deck - materials, tips
Really warming up to the idea of leaving the bottom skin or a major portion if it. Guess I will see how it looks coming up. I know some of the spots I pulled up before,although soaking wet, were...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-24-2011, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 180
Re: deck - materials, tips
Yeah, I have heard that the original is actually 3/8"? Does anyone know if 3/8" marine ply is available? Would it be strong enough? I have no issue with the added height and weight of 1/2", just...
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