Search results

  1. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild I plan to build the bow section in a manner to provide more storage so this pipe will be to add a large drain to the bow Just another angle of the drain Everything dry and ready to go After about 15 mins I realized my 2 gallon kit of expanding pour foam wouldn't...
  2. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild thanks for all the pms and suggestions. i think i found one that will fit right. ordered and should be here the end of the week Laying out the new deck And the front section. Pieces are offset bc I was trying to avoid cutting another $100 piece of wood... Forward...
  3. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild next i filled the gaps around the subfloors and used a large pice of 1708 to skin the top and tab them in nice and solid same shot, just from the other side then i cut open the drainage slits, did some sanding, cleaned it down with acetone and put the first layer...
  4. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild ok so here is a catch up from the past week (week meaning two days of working on the boat). got allot more done than i anticipated first of all i needed allittle motivation.... stringers all glasses and capped. i also ground/peeled the 5200 off the bulkhead drains...
  5. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild i took so csm and tore the mat up with my hands, and then cut the fibers down into more manageable pieces. i did this bc i had a ton of csm and not allot of chopped strands left at the time. so i created a mixture of resin, cabosil, 1/4" fiber strands, and the torn up...
  6. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild sorry i havent responded the last few days. the rink i manage hosted a charity hockey game to raise money for cancer and this last 5 days has been crazy, thats the main reason pics were not posted when i was asking for ideas. i appreciate everyones input and...
  7. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild ran out for a couple minutes today to get the rest of the floor out to fully expose the stringers and managed to get it done in about 50 minutes before i headed to work just a quick pic of the bow area which didnt look too awful here is with it all hacked up and you...
  8. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild slowly starting to come back together. cap is back on. transom is done but messy. foam is coming out in large chunks which makes it easier. im finding that the backside of a hammer makes a great pick for removing foam. also my camera phone took a poop on me so im stuck...
  9. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild here is the patch/reinforcement job i did. just need to cut/sand the excess away and transom is in (FYI those are not air bubbles, they are very slight bumps in the PB i laid that the camera is making look MUCH bigger) cap goes back on tomorrow or monday and...
  10. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild was all excited about my new ladder for the boat. the stock bayliner one is a single step and terrible. i do like that its designed to fit under the hull from the factory and there is a stepping at that level to get up. well, my excitement was tempered when i found...
  11. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild well i had to redo some of the csm on the transom before i put it in. probably a product of me being overly anal but i didnt like how the edges laid. took care of that yesterday and today got the transom in with most of the PB fillet done. i just took a look at it and...
  12. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild here are some more pictures of the boxes now i think the plan is: cut the transom out and the knee braces install a new transom cut out the boxes designed under the rear swim platforms put the cap back in place and cut the floor and stringers out then with the cap...
  13. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    Re: my 1991 capri rebuild so i got to spend about 5 hours on this monday. got the motor off and ready for whoever takes it. compression was surprisingly good. i think it just needs a carb rebuild. regardless i have a 175 johnson waiting for this boat so this one goes once the rub rail came...
  14. bleedblue94

    my 1991 capri rebuild

    i have a 91 bayliner capri that i am planning a full restore on. i have debated using poly or epxoy for weeks and am now leaning towards using poly resin to glass some 1.5oz csm to tab the stringers and bulkheads, then glass them in with w a full layer of 1708 w poly resin and then lay a...
  15. bleedblue94

    can someone run a serial number for me and tell me information please

    hi, im looking at upgrading my motor and have found what the seller claims is a mid 80s merc 150. i got the serial number from him. can someone tell me the year, shaft length, and whether this motor (depending on the year) was prop rated or crank rated, and whatever other info can be deciphered...
  16. bleedblue94

    need some feedback on this force outboard

    i know there is a lot of disagreement on the force brand and its quality. im looking at snagging a project boat for cheap and it has a running 5 cylinder 150hp force on the back. i have heard so many mixed felling about force but i own a 4 cylinder 125hp right now with no issues. the model...
  17. bleedblue94

    questions about ribs of bayliners

    hi, new to these forums but it seems this would be the place to ask questions. im wondering if there was a specific year that bayliner switched the ribs and "frame" of their boats from wood to fiberglass? to my understanding it was early 90s but i could be mistaken. reason i am asking is a...
View older results
Top