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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I removed the grab rails from the bow and stern. Looks like I will be spraying the cap with gelcoat and Duratec 904. My white gelcoat is a bright white. Not an off white like the original. Would it be possible to spray 1 coat of gelcoat with no additives first , just mekp. Then the final 2...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    The patching of the spider cracks has begun . I mixed up some polyester filler and used and empty caulk tube to fill the cracks. Then cheese grated the filler before it hardened . Will sand down the filler and apply the thickened gelcoat over top.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Yes. I figured that I will try doing my own upholstery . Can't be that difficult. There are lots of instructions on you tube . I will try to learn how to service my machine....$135 for a tune up and timing gets expensive.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    My Pfaff came with some spare parts. I bought a servo motor for $135 off ebay. I put a smaller pulley on the servo motor to slow the machine even slower. The guy I took it to for a tune up and timing has parts for it also. The machine itself is all gear driven. If oiled properly with synthetic...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I tried a plastic putty knife with no results. This caulk must have been a modified type ? I decided to go to my automotive painting cabinet and tried Pro Form PF 600. This softened the remaining silicone caulk. Then with a fresh razor , it peeled off with little effort. Now I sprayed and wiped...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Any idea what works to remove old caulk from the gelcoat? I tried vinegar and mineral spirits. No luck. There is a thin layer of caulk left from the vinegar.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    More grinding of the gelcoat. Chasing the spider cracks on the cap. I used a die grinder to follow the cracks , then used a flap wheel to feather out the sharp edges.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Well I am like a squirrel , all over the place. LOL. While patching holes in the fiberglass cap I tried some mineral spirits on the Roberts 6700 carpet glue . After 20 minutes of soaking the glue just scrapes off. I also found an industrial walking foot Pfaff sewing machine to reupholster my...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Started the gelcoat patching. Major holes from the original side padded panels. Still working on the instrument panels. I was thinking of polishing the gelcoat , using a heavy cutting polish. The white has a good gloss from under the old side panels. I am still putting off the removal of the...
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    Jegs vortec heads

    Thanks Scott, You saved me time and money. :)
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    Jegs vortec heads

    I assembled my motor and was about to install it in the boat when I came across a YouTube video regarding cylinder heads for marine , castheads.com. My question is , do I need to replace my exhaust valves with inconel or equivalent valves? I believe the valves are standard type. I have a stock...
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    My gunwhales are 36 inch . I think the base should be 11 inches. This gives me a low profile bench. The back rest will be 20 inches tall from the bench. This should keep the passengers safe.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I was not thinking of a chair height. I was thinking of my rear bench seat in the boat. I did not want the seat to be to high , but to blend in with the interior.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I am in the process of building my rear bench seat. How many inches are the average seat off the floor from the actual seat wood , not foam. I was thinking 11 inches but not sure.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    My first panel has cured. I notice there is a blueish color spots in my gelcoat. Would this be from not enough , thick enough gelcoat?
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    I have decided that removing all the fresh , 1 year old glue , is not going to happen. All the chemical removers are not fibreglass friendly and the floor is covered with fibreglass which is grooved , making freezing and chipping a nightmare. I will level the floor and install marine vinyl...
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    Window ?

    Check out sealextrusions.com . They may have what you are looking for.Flocked lined rubber sliding window channel.
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    Window ?

    Is it rubber or plastic?
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    Window ?

    The foam is called , windshield screw cover foam. Taylor # 1630 or 1631N possibly. You should be able to get it at a marine supply store.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Ski locker floor is in with one layer of 1708. 2 more layers to go.
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