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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I found these pictures of me removing the transom showing how bad it was. The last one shows how even being dirty and looks solid but the damage is hidden. The wood was saturated! I hope people see this being so far into my rebuild.
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Just a small update, As I've mentioned in the past I've always had a weird idle issue (small backfires, loading up) so after 2 carburetors, bringing the ignition system back to original, gap, dwell and timing I could never get it to idle like she should. I've spent...
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    😆 good one!
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    I would also think people have a better idea how a car is put together compared to a boat, hence not as many surprises. I can say it's a learning curve but a good one.
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    @zool awesome information!
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    No matter what old boat you are looking at having as much knowledge as you can before pulling the trigger is priceless. Any older boat will require work being structural, mechanical or both but just having an idea what ONE might be up against is a real benefit. Depending on a persons budget...
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1977 Baja on the cheap

    Lol it is true!
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Scott it was definitely an experience I will never regret but between arthritis, lack of work space and the sometimes crazy upstate NY weather it really became challenging. A small boat like the tinny you mentioned could always be a possibility because we so many small lakes here, never say...
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad it answered some of your questions. Being 54 now and knowing first hand what is involved I would personally avoid doing this again only because after 3 years it beat me up physically and I don't have the most ideal facilities to do it but do I regret...
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    I think this should be a sticky in here!
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    Such an accurate description!
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    I really wish I would have thought about chamfering the edges, I see how much easier it would have been. Looking great!
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Fiberglass not bonded to plywood

    The two reasons I have found for the delamination would be improper surface prep during construction or moisture intrusion into the wood (suspectthe latter). I'm not sure how you determined that the other wood is good ie: stringers, transom. Did you take bore samples of the other wood? Drill...
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    If you look at my project thread it will give you an idea of what one may find. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/88-capri-restoration-splashed-08-2022.726023/
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    My free trailer comment is how I acquired mine. I never owned a boat before so had no idea what I was getting into. If this forum and the good people that are more than willing to help weren't around my boat would be sunk somewhere I'm sure. I'm glad I'm experiencing this project but I wouldn't...
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    You definitely want to watch out for deals like "free trailer with boat" ...... Probably should keep walking unless you are looking for a project.
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Polishing or paint

    My shoulders are shot so I was planning on picking up a variable harbor freight buffer doing the first test spots on the bottom. I'm going to try to work around the decals the best I can but plan on replacing them at some point. There is a local shop that does vehicle wraps and decals so that's...
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    '65 Lyn Craft Seabreeze 1500 Sport Runabout

    That looks beautiful, I love the color combination.
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Transom patch

    If unsure I'm sure some internet searches could give you an idea if and what foam had been poured when new or required.
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Polishing or paint

    I've seen videos of people using (heavy cut) initially and using finer compounds after that. The end result looked great but is there some work involved that isn't being explained?
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