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Old 02-25-2008, 09:10 PM
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Default Re: 72 20ft started part II

finally removed first sheet of plywood, I guess it needed to come out!!!!?????


heres some scrap should go good in the flowerbed

shot of transom now.
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:20 PM
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So, what now. the wood seems as if it is molded into the glass and won't come out quietly or peacefully. Would it just be easier and save time by cutting the entire outer skin and starting over.
I could use some help from the Gods here, if any want to weigh in.
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Old 02-27-2008, 10:30 AM
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My second piece of wood was a bear to remove. What I did was make vertical and horizontal cuts with a circular saw down to the skin.(try 12*12 size first,and adjust from there) Then I used a wood chisel and pry bar and it came out a lot easier. It seems that a big piece has more leverage, so its harder to budge.

Unless the guys that have gone here before say different: I would not cut the outer skin off.
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Old 02-27-2008, 11:09 AM
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The circular saw and wood chisel will work well. I also suggest getting a good grinder with 24 or 36 grit discs. I would definitely try to leave the outer skin intact.
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:00 PM
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thanks. I used the saw on the first few layers, but sure get nervous when it gets this thin. I guess a few slips is easier than the whole thing. a claw hammer was working well on the first few layers also until I swung in though my pinky. I took the rest of the night off.
headed to the store now for the grinder pads/disc.
thanks for the input.
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Old 02-27-2008, 06:04 PM
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I would definitely try to leave the outer skin intact.

Why?
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Old 03-04-2008, 12:32 AM
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Default Re: What I did to remove.

the 'copy-catting" continues, thanks again to all for the great information and pictures to follow.
couple of questions.
1. can I use 1/2 inch plywood for the deck some have used it and other not. Is it a matter of opinion.
2. I am obviously raising the deck and am going to attach to existing gunnels. If they are supported and glassed in do I need to worry about flex? could I back fill with foam? Here is where I am at now. Weather has been wet so I couldn't start on transom. Hopefully tomorrow


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Old 03-04-2008, 09:49 AM
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1. can I use 1/2 inch plywood for the deck some have used it and other not. Is it a matter of opinion.
This is just fact...My 21 had 1/2 inch ply,and was still good after 40 years. In replacing the floor, I will go with 1/2 inch. (The reason I am replacing the floor is that the non skid from the factory was so shot it was easier to remove than fix)
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Old 03-10-2008, 10:59 AM
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I am obviously raising the deck and am going to attach to existing gunnels. If they are supported and glassed in do I need to worry about flex? could I back fill with foam?
1/2 inch is fine just glass the top and bottom and it will last as long as you are alive to use it. If you are thinking of your kids grand kids down the road then use composite. As far as flex goes..... I would not be too concerned because the original set up was built to flex and you are glassing it together pretty much the same way you took it apart.

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