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  1. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    Painted two coats of AlumaHawk black today. Tomorrow the red strip goes on.
  2. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    Thanks, is is so hot in Georgia. Who needs to go to the sauna at the gym when I just need to walk outside. ;). If the heat does not kill me before I finish this boat, I will be happy.
  3. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    Inside painted and now I am priming the outside of the hull.
  4. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    I started self etching primer on the inside of the hull.
  5. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    I stripped most of the paint. I am checking for leaks and learning how to aluminum brazing to fix them. The next step is primer.
  6. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    Most of the inside of the boat is sanded. There is just a few details left. There is some pitting in the aluminum but I have not found any extensive damage. I am planning on one more quick sand with 80 grit sandpaper to even out the surface because I used many different tools to remove the...
  7. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    I appreciate the reply. I have power wired brushed about 3/4 of the inside of the boat. So I will know better what I will be dealing with when it is done. I am planning on power brushing the paint off on the outside of the boat as well. I will look into JBMW to see if I think this will work. I...
  8. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    What is the best way to repair the corrosion? I have been researching low temperature braising with map gas. Is this a decent way to fix it? Please let me know.
  9. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    I appreciate it. I will know every little cranny of this boat when I am done with it. I am power wire brushing and sanding the inside. Every inch, I will check the corrosion that you mention. Then I will be starting the outside. I really hope this turns out well. So far I don't see any fatal...
  10. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    Thanks for the welcome. Yes, you are correct with the Fish n' Fun model. I am committed to fixing up. The boat is 37 years old. I will do my best to patch any problems with the boat. If you have any suggestion I would like to hear it. The aluminum seems a lot thicker than the average boat. I am...
  11. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    Thanks for the reply. I think the squarish cut out section would be a live well. I think I have the box in my pile of stuff. I will have to check if the size fits. If the center trough is ineffective do you think I should remove it on the restore?
  12. Degn8er

    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    Hello, I am new here but I have a question. I recently bought this boat and the seller sent me this picture with the foam in it. The other picture is its present form without any foam. I did get all the metal parts that make up the floor supports in a pile with the sale. I am completely...
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