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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    You could cut temporary bulkheads (spreaders) to set the correct distance between the pair of stringers at a few points along the way. Put both stringers in, and then twist (wedge) the spreaders into place to set the distance and hold them parallel in the vertical. At that point, you can run...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Consider how yours was constructed and couple that with the fact that it worked fine. It didn't fail structurally, aside from rot. And even then, it didn't crack the hull. Mine was similarly surprising, and I came to the same conclusion. So use the better-than-common sense that you exhibit...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    The places where you ground into the hull; were they all delaminated places? On a different note, you might be able to put the shop vac in the tent while you grind, put the hose on the exhaust side, and run it out of the tent and under the garage door. A slight negative pressure will keep the...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Materials here or on the way. Four day weekend coming up. Hoping to knock out a bunch of the interior. I finished up the carpet in the bow, and covered the ski locker lid. I got creative and did some binding on the edge with a strip of red vinyl. It came out good except that the corners...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    If those holes in the transom go through (screw holes, etc.) be sure to seal them with tape on the outside to seal them before applying the PB or it will pass through and run down the the outside. I had some leak through a couple of tiny holes that I didn't thing were significant, but that was...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Pardon me while I beat the dead horse. LOL Found a link with more insight and some mention of Don Casey, author. https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/microballoons-below-the-waterline.11300/
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Even if the micro balloons were opened by sanding, they are microscopic. Anything beneath the tabbing is encased anyway. You can probably use sawdust as a thickener. If you lived closer I'd invite you to come get some of my micro balloon stash. I have half a bucket left. Will last me a...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I have several projects around the house that I have been putting off. I feel like I am getting close to done with the boat, so it is important to me to maintain my momentum with it. I've been on it over a year now. Way longer than past projects. I'm in what I call the "final push". A project...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Tabbing removal tool that won't kill your blade budget. $20 HF Sawzall with long, flexible blades, like so:
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I got the main section of carpet cut and glued. Ran out of glue, but I think I will switch to contact cement for the remainder; most of which is smooth fiberglass, or vertical. The final interior plan is taking shape in my mind. It will all come together visually when the side panels...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I used glass spheres throughout because at the time I could get better pricing on that than I could fumed silica. It worked fine, and was probably as dusty as Cabosil to work with from what I've seen in videos. Wear a respirator. I do recall it sanding easily on the few places that required...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Let me preface this by saying that my only experience is what you've read in my thread. But you're a smart guy, and you've done your homework, so I will share my thoughts. Transom will depend on how flat the wood fits to the hull. If it is flat, and won't have any dips or gouges in it, you...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Yes
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I used a Harbor Freight Belt sander with 36 grit belts. Quick, flat, and MUCH less flying dust. Especially if you tape a length of vacuum cleaner hose to the port where the dust bag is supposed to go. It will blow the dust right through the hose. Toss the hose end out through the keyhole and...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I didn't want to dedicate a particular amount of resin to finish-coating only. I finished most of mine with waxed gelcoat, but later learned that gelcoat needs a good bit more hardener to make it kick. Some of mine stayed sticky until I brushed some release on it.
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Just in case nobody mentioned it, you want laminating (unwaxed) resin. No need to sand and acetone between applications because the surface stays sticky until you seal it so that the air can't get to it. Doesn't matter if it just cured, or if it's been weeks. Fresh resin reactivates the...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    My latest accomplishment was to finish the second seat and get it ready to mount. Photos of all the steps. Found a penny...I think it's a penny. LOL At least I had supervision on this part of the project. Pretty much snapped all of the old upholstery off, it was so brittle. Wood was long...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    They have a new site, in case you are not aware: https://www.caravellefans.com/ I hope it's OK to post that link. It is not a competing vendor. Just a brand-specific site.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I cut down one of my seat posts to the correct height, and set the assembly in the boat for a test fit. Or should I say "test SIT" I wish they could be taller for the sake of getting in and out of them, but I have to be properly positioned to reach the controls and see through the windshield...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I haven't ruled out wood wrapped in vinyl. Just exploring possibilities while I have time. I like the doghouse for the sake of engine access. Besides, none of us are sunbathers.
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