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    New to this world of boating and got my self in a pickle

    Agree with Mr. Danforth - you're looking at a full gut and rebuild job. It's time to make the decision whether you junk / sell this one and try to find another boat, or if you want to commit to 12-24 months of a project that's going to cost at least a few grand and a couple hundred hours of...
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    1968 surftamer

    Nope, mine was just screwed through the 2 pieces of fiberglass. No backer wood. It's held up fine.
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    1968 surftamer

    Mine was put together with screws and not rivets. Just go back with screws.
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    1974 Silverline Tri Hull

    I don't want you to misunderstand - you don't cut a hole through that big, but rather grind a very shallow funnel around the hole, with the funnel being about 1" or so in diameter at the widest part. I would probably just leave the holes and enjoy the boat for what it is.
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    1988 Javelin 366 Full Restoration

    Yes. It's going to be easier to just get all the old wood out and out all new wood in, versus trying to work around some small pieces here and there that are left behind.
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    1974 Silverline Tri Hull

    If you want the repair to last, you'll have to grind out an area at least 1" diameter around each hole, lay in some CSM, sand, fill, sand, fill, sand, fill, gelcoat, wet sand, and buff. If you just fill the hole as is, it won't last. Not trying to discourage you, just saying it's a lot of work...
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    1988 Javelin 366 Full Restoration

    Measure and sketch, then cut it all out. Either build a cradle, or measure hull widths every foot from bow to stern, then cut everything out. I used ratchet straps to pull my hull slightly back into shape before glassing new things in.
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    Designs in or over gelcoat?

    Paint won't work layered in gel. It will have to be gel
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    1999 Crestliner FishHawk 1750 Restoration

    I got my switches from New Wire Marine. Very pleased with the way my dash came out.
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    Pinstripe removal tool

    Eraser wheel worked wonderful for me to remove old reg numbers and pinstripes. Mine were way to brittle to peel off by hand. I found it worked best in my battery powered drill, with the direction of rotation opposite of the direction I was moving the tool (if you're familiar with machining, it...
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    My 84 4winns horizon 195 project.

    Congrats. You worked at an insane pace to get it done in only 68 days. Good luck on the upcoming SOTY competition!
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    1984 Baretta rebuild (Splashed Aug 2024)

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    Outdrive Lower piece broke off.

    I had a whale tail that broke some chunks off my cavitation plate. I welded some new pieces of plate in then repainted my drive. Pics of the repair start HERE.
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    1966 MFG Rebuild

    Give it an acetone wipe. If it isn't tacky after that, you may have gotten finishing resin (resin with wax additive).
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    '85 Sierra 16.5' Fiberglass - Floor / Transom / New Layout

    Upload pics to a 3rd party hosting site. Copy the URL for the first pic. On iBoats, click the pic icon (looks like a square with mountains). Click the chain icon (not the upload icon), then paste the URL for the first pic. Repeat for remaining pics.
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    Fuel Transducer Location?

    Sensor for what? Pressure? Flow? Level? If it's a fuel pressure sensor you're wanting to install, it has to go between the pump and carburetor.
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    Cheap floor and foam replacement for weekend.

    The floor ties together the tops of the stringers and does play a role in structural support. The foam also plays a key role in rigidity of the hull. Without foam, you may be surprised how much the hull and floor will flex.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    I would keep looking for a 316 stainless bow eye that fits your boat. I wouldn't want to put anything plated up there, as the plating will come off in short order if you're using your trailer winch on the bow eye.
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    Another Motor mount repair question

    Thanks! I really wanted a boat, so I was committed and it paid off. It was a lot of work but we have enjoyed the hell out of it the last 3 summers. Having a shop to work in year-round is great and can help compress your timeline.
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    New guy, floor repair questions

    You've got to think past the floors - the wooden structure (stringers and bulkheads) under the floor, the transom, and the engine mounts are likely all rotten. If you've got an hour, click the link in my signature and scroll through my rebuild thread, and note the timeline. It's totally...
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