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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration The foaming is now done! Yup, it was easy like u said wood :D I was hoping that the deck would be glassed after this weekend, but again things take more time that you thought they would :D Tomorrow I sand the deck and coat it with resin, so Tuesday...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Tomorrow it is time to glue the deck in. Any recommendations, PL or PB? :)
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Okay, the deck pieces are now coated with resin and I also put one layer of CSM to the back side. Cleats are now added to the stringers and the deck is ready for install :) When the deck is installed, and I start the foaming, is one hole per each...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Yes there is drainage to the bilge This little "mouse hole" allows the water to drain to the bilge, but I think the water would get into the tank area even if there wasn't that hatch. Hey those threaded inserts are the way to go! ;) I think I'll...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Well, I decided to put the hatch just in case. I cut the deck last weekend, today I started making the cleats. The edges of the deck aren't cut very neat, but it's because I don't want the deck to touch the hull.
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Today I grinded the deck lip off and cut the CSM about 4" width for the tabbing, and also removed the foam. Hey, does anybody have an idea where can I buy a new rubrail? I think I can't get it from Finland..
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Mforde, it's nice to hear that my project has motivated you to get started with yours! Good luck and if you have any questions about 170 classic, feel free to ask! I am willing to help you as much as I can! GT1M, welcome aboard! Feel free to...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Hmm, I read your link, I have a problem with the hull edges when it is time to tab the deck to the hull. You see there are flotation foam between the hull side and a thin layer of CSM. Should I cut the csm and pry the foam out for maybe 5" where...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Little update, the fillets are now done and I have started to glass the front stringers. I was thinking NOT to put the bottom plywood of the skilocker back in, because I think it will always be soaked in water and eventually rot.. BUT what do you...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration This weekend I removed the cap again, cut the front stringers and glued them in. I think this was a good weekend! Lots of progress!
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Thank you, I have to say, I have a VERY GOOD teacher!! ;) And yes, I am going to take very good care of her and never gonna sell her! Btw, what tool do you use to spread the PB when you are making the fillets? I am using this "licker" (I don't...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Major progress done this weekend! The rear stringers are now bedded and tabbed in. I read your link Woodonglass and did it like it was told there. I am pretty happy with how it came off. I rounded the top of the stringers a little and the glassing...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Last weekend I wasn't very effective since it was the midsummer fest here in Finland and I decided to relax and celebrate :) We made a boating trip to one island with my girlfriend and my brother-in-law and his girlfriend. The boat is my...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration And the Transom is ready!! Now onto the stringers! Man that CSM sucks up a LOT of resin, I run out of resin today, luckily I managed to get the transom all wetted. I wish I had bought that 1708 (or whatever it is called here in Finland), That...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Not much new to report about this project since my holiday ended last week, but the transom is now tabbed and tomorrow she'll get skinned. I decided to tab it with two layers of CSM and two layers of cloth. Tomorrow two layers of CSM and cloth for...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration The cap is temporarily on the boat and the transom is glued! Btw, there weren't the holes cut at the old transom, which allow the steering move of the drive. I have read here, that there should be the holes?
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration I usually start working at 8 am so it's 2 am in the USA east coast. But, I didn't get the transom glued in today.. I decided, that I want to make sure it will sit properly to the skin. So I laminated a piece of CSM to the skin, where the gap was...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration I got my transom cut and glued the two pieces today. I test fitted it and I found that the transom skin isn't flat, it doesn't sit perfectly to the plywood. The patch at the transom is partly responsible for that. But I think that when I glue it...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration The side patch turned out OK, pics: Today I took my first contact with peanut butter as I filled the tears and the bolt holes at the transom, Still needs to be sanded. I also made a template out of cardboard for my transom wood which I am going...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Got my inside glassing process done today, I'm pretty happy of how it came up. I also patched this hole, it's above the waterline, so this isn't as critical as the one at the transom/hull. There's this one thing that is bothering me, I added 1%...
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