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  1. Baylinerchuck

    Keel damaged

    Looks like a lot of beaching was done. Had the same issue with the Chaparral. It was a lake boat and beached all the time on sandbars by the PO. After fixing the gelcoat on mine, I added a Keelguard to protect it. Small investment for some added protection. Especially since I boat in rivers and...
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    Rotten 1982 Beachcraft

    True. We spend a great deal of time in the summer on the Chaparral I restored. The memories are worth the rebuild pain. Ha ha.
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    Polyester resin cracked while curing

    Using the disposable pastry piping bags is a great way to dispense thickened resin. You can put it right where you need it, then smooth it out.
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    Water in bilge? Bilge pump runs too often.

    It’s really hard to tell from the video and since water will travel along cables, shafts, wiring, etc it can be hard to pinpoint. I had a tough time finding a pesky leak in the transom on mine after I restored it. I had to use a bore scope to find it. One of my transom plate bolts wasn’t sealing...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Just got all caught up again Kev. You gonna splash this thing or what? Heck I might drive out just to see it!! Lol.
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    Vintage outboard repair help?

    Not sure if you already posted, but you might want to ask your question in the Johnson/Evinrude outboard section of the forum. You’ll get a much better response over there. Chuck.
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    Polyester resin cracked while curing

    I too had the same problem when I started my project. I did a little research and learned that adding 1/4” chop strands into the Thickened resin ALWAYS prevented cracking. Polyester resin without reinforcement is extremely weak. It makes a great clue, but can crack if too thick. Thickened resin...
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    Rotten 1982 Beachcraft

    I like it. Nice carpentry work.
  9. Baylinerchuck

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Looking good sir!!
  10. Baylinerchuck

    1981 Citation Marquis restoration...

    Yep, that’s as high as they can go. The idea is to keep the edge the cap fastens to the same shape as the cap. However you can brace it to keep it from moving is the right way. Whether it’s 5 braces or 20 braces, if it doesn’t move, job well done.
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    1981 Citation Marquis restoration...

    I would go as close to where the cap meets the hull as possible unless you already have holes in that area.
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    1981 Citation Marquis restoration...

    Yep, in the middle where you have the braces now should work well. I wouldn’t worry about the middle hole, I would go more up toward the bow in a couple places. 4 or 5 braces would be pretty good, plus the boat sitting on the trailer. I put 2x6 boards between the hull and the rollers for more...
  13. Baylinerchuck

    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    Man!!! I would love to have all that space, and a couple planes to boot. Envious for sure.
  14. Baylinerchuck

    1981 Citation Marquis restoration...

    Cradles on the outside are the way to go. I simply used some dimensional lumber between the rollers and the hull to help spread the load some. The idea is to keep the hull from flexing. Once you add structure after the hull flexes, it becomes impossible to get the cap to fit. Your method of...
  15. Baylinerchuck

    Rotten 1982 Beachcraft

    It really feels good when you start putting wood back in. Very nice work.
  16. Baylinerchuck

    1977 Crestliner Muskie 7**, Outboat Restore Project

    The bedliner is just not my first choice. There are so many other options out there that will flex a little better and in my opinion look better, and are easier to repair. It’s not that it has never been done before, it’s just there are better coatings. In my opinion, since you already bought...
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    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    If not by land, if not by sea, it appears you might be able to get there by air!! Really like following the progress on this build and the commentary. Thanks for the updates, can’t wait until your mid week update. 🤙🏼
  18. Baylinerchuck

    Engine Cover/Rear Decking

    My Chap has a full length rear bench similar to what you did at first. There are removable dividers along the sides of the engine for safe storage of stuff, and the sun deck is hinged in 3 pieces. After I completely rebuilt the bench I knew it couldn’t be permanently mounted. I secured...
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    Rotten 1982 Beachcraft

    I did my entire build with polyester resin, so it’s nice to see an epoxy build. The poly layups caused me to do some serious ventilation in my attached garage so my wife and kids didn’t get fumed out. I hear epoxy is my easier on the scent glands.
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    Rotten 1982 Beachcraft

    Wow, that really looks good. Very nice work on that skeg.
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