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  1. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I tried and tried mixing different colors of Rust-Oleum to match my existing paint and could never get there. Went to Sherwin-Williams and had them mix up their All Surface Oil-Based Exterior Enamel to match. It came out real nice.
  2. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I've grown to like the late 60's early 70's Avocado Green.
  3. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Yes, if I pull off trim and stuff, the original paint is seafoam.
  4. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Zooming in on another area I think the blue/green is just a previous paint job.
  5. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Although, your point about copper makes sense also. Copper can oxidize a blue/green. . "Aluminum will be very susceptible to galvanic corrosion in contact with copper, assuming that the two metals are also in contact with a common electrolyte (such as water with some ionic content.)" . I'll...
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Thanks, I think the blue is a paint layer under. If you look at the wore through area above, it has that same blue/green color. I
  7. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    My plan to address this is to brush with either a stainless steel or 40 grit nylon brush. Clean up with white vinegar. Wipe down with acetone. Let dry and spray with etching primer as soon as dry - maybe even use a heat gun to make sure it's good and dry. Then use clean metal primer, then oil...
  8. Berdink

    Searched - DIY Transom Cap Ideas

    This might work. PVC C-Channel. Might be able to use a heat gun to shape it to the curve of the transom. Outwater Plastics Black 1-1/2'' Styrene Plastic U-Channel/C-Channel 48 Inch Lengths (Pack of 3) https://a.co/d/7HeqJ2s
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    Boat Trailer Bearings Question

    Actually, looking closer I see there are o-rings on the axle shaft/spindle.
  10. Berdink

    Boat Trailer Bearings Question

    Thanks. I'm not sure how these keep water from getting inside. There isn't any seal at the inner portion where it fits on the axle shaft.
  11. Berdink

    Boat Trailer Bearings Question

    I went down to the trailer axle parts place, and they said they have never seen bearings with the seal permanently attached. Any suggestions where I could find these?
  12. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Second thought I may just keep some kind of booster pillow available. :)
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I was just thinking of that today.
  14. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I don't like how low the seats are. I put a 6 inch tall box on top of my seat and it feels about the perfect height. The frame the seats are on are 10 inches high. I'm thinking about building a 16 inch high new frame for the seats. Anyone have any insight? Bad idea?
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    Craigslist Find?

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    Craigslist Find?

    I didn't know if you guys had a thread for boats found for sale. I saw this and wanted to share. Looks like a good deal.
  17. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    For some reason the safety kill switch had been bypassed and completely removed. I found a universal one and installed it. It looks like my boat was a light green (seafoam green) originally.
  18. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I figured out the leak issue. Like I said, first few times I took it out after replacing the transom I had very little water come out when I removed the plug, but the last time quite a bit came out. Anyway, the seal between the transom and the splash well is where the water is getting in.
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    The first time I took it after repairing the transom I had no leaks. But last time I did end up with some water coming out the back when I pulled the plug. . The load on the hull being evenly distributed on the water vs a trailer is a good point. . I think I'll start with only a foot of water...
  20. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I've read in these forums to find a leak is to fill the boat with water. Of course not fill it, but perhaps to the water line and then watch for drips. Is that a bad idea?
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