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  1. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild i decided a jackplate would make a good addition both performance wise and also to solve the issue. i was scared the 6" or 8" plate would not give enough setback to allow the motor to clear so i got the 10" to be safe. in retrospect the 8" would have worked fine but oh...
  2. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild well here are some updates. i continued with painting and was moving along and then got stuck deciding what i wanted to do with the colors, so i changed my focus to the inevitable task of mounting the motor, and this is when all hell broke loose for abit here is...
  3. bleedblue94

    1983 johnson 175... was this motor prop or crank rated?

    sorry for starting another thread but its a completely different topic. i understand in the 80s the rating was changed bc of discrepancies in how manufacturers rated their motors. i have a 1983 175 johnson j175txctd j5854054 and would like to know if this is a 175 by today's standards (prop...
  4. bleedblue94

    how much set back is too much on a 20' runabout

    im doing a full restore on a 20' 1991 bayliner capri and have a 1983 175 johnson 90 degree motor i want to put on it. i need to know how much setback will be too much for this boat and motor. 6", 8", 10", 12"? thanks
  5. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild and now we finally started this gelcoating process of the deck so weird to see with color...
  6. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild here is a pic of the new storage opening cut open for the hatch to fit, the bow storage piece on and sanded, and also a filler piece put in the bow around where the anchor will be stored my girl friend and i built this replacement seat box together the other day...
  7. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild back to the 20' instead of using the crappy glove box design for this storage i wanted to build a larger storage area where i could keep everything i would need dry and also have room to set up chargers ect. i found a nice looking hatch with a black plexi window that...
  8. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild i got talked into going to the lake so we took the 18' and we took one of my dogs along who took over his seat me and my buddy ha just my other boat. 18' version of what im building now. i dont like most bayliners but for some reason love this design
  9. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild used a bunch of junk in the garage to get the helm to sit level, which makes things much nicer to look at then the droopy helm i had got the first panel screwed and glassed on so i could get proper measurements of the remaining pieces slowly coming together and...
  10. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild i also had to build side storage pieces here is a basic mockup here is the port side glassed in (i did add one more brace in the middle just like the one on the end) and here is the starboard side with space for the two battery boxes (bc of the bucket seat...
  11. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild well its been awhile with vacation and everything but i finally was able to do some work again rear boxes are finished and i used some left over gelcoat to start covering them bow hatch is done and with it in place (sits just below the height of the cushion like i...
  12. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild lids being glued on lids tabbed on, drains made in the front of each box, and i put a panel in the storage space to the left of the 2nd tank for oil and such this is just a shot inside the storage area. it clearly needs to be cleaned up also got my captains seat...
  13. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild long week: here is a dry mockup for the 2nd fuel tank in place. stainless steel staples come in handy for this things look so messy at times, but this is PB, tabbed, and redgard on the areas to be foamed and just another shot with everything coated in resin and...
  14. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild now two more questions: first, im looking for suggestions on how to line wood or make a smooth transition from wood panels around the rear seats to the splashwell? bayliner had the trim panels wrapped in carpet which worked well, but im trying to avoid carpet...
  15. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild thanks wood. things have progressed slowly again but here we are making SOME progress HD pink foam chopped up and then pour foam used to fill the boxes under the helm bow deck laid on and starting to PB i cannot wait to clean this mess up and finally support that...
  16. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild heres a better shot of the lower area. the bow seats will extend the the forward edge of the platform. i have already cut new bases and will probably recover them this weekend. also to access the storage i will be using sections of 2"x2" to frame out the area between...
  17. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild got some work done on the bow the last 2 days heres what i started with. i do need to close the corners abit around the locker but thankfully its only a minimal issue here are the first two pieces for the bow. the front one is angled towards the front for a reason...
  18. bleedblue94

    quick question about resin catalyst

    i know methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is used as the catalyst for poly resin and gelcoat, im wondering if methyl ethyl ketone substitute can be used as the catalyst for resin. i ran out of catalyst thinking i had more, and i do have the substitue stuff, but i dont know if they have completely...
  19. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild well i havent posted in awhile bc the weather has been awful. last week i did manage to get the deck glassed in with 2 layers of csm done wet on wet with the seams offset by two feet last i had started putting PB between the deck and the hull. here, the PB is all...
  20. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild Again just the deck glued in Started running low on cabosil for thickening the resin but I remembered someone saying you could use flour for this, so I took a bunch of flour and it def did the job to thicken the resin and add bulk for the fillets on the side of the...
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