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Forum: Recovered Threads 04-14-2021, 09:19 AM
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Posted By take a potter
I got a few more years out of mine. The question...

I got a few more years out of mine. The question is how do you know if yours will make it. A couple of things to look for/keep an eye on. First tilt the motor up and have a robust friend put...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-25-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,467
Posted By take a potter
Have you thought about putting a spot at or near...

Have you thought about putting a spot at or near the top of your front recess for a long thin switch panel? Recessed in a bit so the knees don't hit it.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-15-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By take a potter
I have a '75 23' cc. It has the original full...

I have a '75 23' cc. It has the original full front door console. The console at the bottom is 52" fore to aft, including the door which protrudes 3". From the front of the door to the vertical...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-14-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,467
Posted By take a potter
That is a major accomplishment/milestone. Bet it...

That is a major accomplishment/milestone. Bet it feels great to have it in.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-14-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,467
Posted By take a potter
That looks great. Hope to have something that...

That looks great.
Hope to have something that looks similar, just a little longer in the near future. Did you build in any crown? And if so, how did it do retaining its set with the glass on just...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-12-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
Some more progress. Temps were in the 70's this...

Some more progress. Temps were in the 70's this week so got some glassing done outside.

After carefully inspecting the center stringer as well as the tabbing that was visible on the box...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-12-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 151
Posted By take a potter
Advice on new floor install on 23'

Trying to figure out the best way to do the floor on my rebuild.
I am using 1/2" marine ply with 2 layers of 1700 on each side.

Here are a couple of pics of where I am at now.

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Forum: Recovered Threads 03-07-2021, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 170
Posted By take a potter
I actually thought about this briefly on my...

I actually thought about this briefly on my re-build. I think you loose some of the effect if you have on outboard or a bracket breaking up the transom. Man it looks great on that inboard though.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-03-2021, 07:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
I can only speak for myself, but doing any more...

I can only speak for myself, but doing any more than taking a few pictures, if you are trying to do this on your own would be hard and time consuming. If you had a crew then maybe you could take...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-02-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
Nice work that looks great. Thanks for the...

Nice work that looks great. Thanks for the information.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-02-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 227
Posted By take a potter
One thing that I might add for transom mounts, is...

One thing that I might add for transom mounts, is to put them on a mounting block 1" thick. Keep the bottom edge of the block above the bottom of the hull by 1". This allows the transducer to sit a...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-02-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
So just to go down this rabbit hole. What...

So just to go down this rabbit hole.

What would the layup schedule be if you were going to glass in a half of a 3" pipe? The pipe is just for form right, not expecting any structural input from...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-27-2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
Man, I hear what your are saying but that's going...

Man, I hear what your are saying but that's going to be a tough pill to swallow. Need to sleep on that for sure. I'll get out there tomorrow, lay down on the keel and talk to it a bit. HaHa.
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-27-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
Thanks for the explanation. Keeping in...

Thanks for the explanation.

Keeping in mind I live in boat materials waste land, anything would need shipped in unless it is a construction material, what composite would be used for this? ...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-26-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
Why is that? The 10" that I cut off in the...

Why is that?

The 10" that I cut off in the back to allow for the transom rebuild looked dry and solid. And all the glass on both sides looks intact. What should I be looking for?


Thanks.
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-25-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
Got the hull cleaned up a little. Tank platform...

Got the hull cleaned up a little. Tank platform was ply with glass only on the top so it was rotten. Also got the forward in floor box removed in one piece, plan on reusing it. And got the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-25-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 371
Posted By take a potter
Sorry Jorge, that was targeted at...

Sorry Jorge, that was targeted at "thepistonhead".

I do know you are in Miami. I grew up in Miami Lakes, when Hialeah wasn't a bad word.
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-25-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 371
Posted By take a potter
Jorge that looks great. ...

Jorge that looks great.





Since you are in Stuart, you really should check into Signature finish, used to be owned by Tom Fabula, he has since passed, but they are still selling the same...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-25-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
Interesting, my largest soft spot was about 18"...

Interesting, my largest soft spot was about 18" wide and 30" fore to aft. It was located just to the left of that delta shaped potter putty mark on the above picture. From underneath you can hardly...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-24-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
Got the main tank(150 gallon) pulled out today. ...

Got the main tank(150 gallon) pulled out today. As well as the sole on both sides cut out. Almost 65 degrees so I also got some fairing done on the transom and bracket.

Still need to take out...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-20-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
Despite the cold snowy weather got a little bit...

Despite the cold snowy weather got a little bit accomplished.

Got the platform core cut and test fit.

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Got the holes cut for the deck plates, I'll be using the 10" Armstrong...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-12-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,302
Posted By take a potter
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-06-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,302
Posted By take a potter
Interesting only one access port on the platform....

Interesting only one access port on the platform. Does that mean it has no stringers? Or are they just not full height?
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-31-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,317
Posted By take a potter
Got the form/mold made for the platform, minus...

Got the form/mold made for the platform, minus the final clay radii on my curves. I decided to do it a little different and not create a hood to go over the clamping board, but rather glass the back...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-27-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 221
Posted By take a potter
No 18. Washers both sides. Although, if i use...

No 18. Washers both sides. Although, if i use 5200 to put it on, based on the guardrail test above I could use a few less maybe. Right now I am planning on going with the instructions that you so...
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