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Flipping the boat was not too big a deal and I got a chance to try some Citri-Strip this evening. I coated about 3/4 of the bottom, only leaving it on about 20 min before power washing it off. I have to say, for the first run, and not being to meticulous in application, I am quite happy! It was that murky dark brown/black bottom paint, and it came off quite easily. I will stop and get 2 more quarts, and reapply tomorrow thoroughly and let it sit a full hour. I imagine with a good power washing, I can get about 98% of the paint off.
Also, over the las couple days, I have determined that with power washing and cleaning, my leak situation was a bit worse than thought. I was getting a pretty steady drip from the bottom. Well, I discovered that these are not from rivets, but rather 3 small holes, ranging from pin size to perhaps 1/8 inch. Presumably this was from some form of impact (rock?) anyway, I am happy to see where they are. As I laid under the boat to see if there were drips anywhere from all the power washing into seams, rivets, etc. I noticed little points of light. Always more comfortable with knowing my enemy! I am going to ask my welder if they are in a spot that he can address, and not too close to a seam. Progress is being made!
On an unrelated matter, I found a 63 Starchief that is, with any luck, my next project. I think I am developing a problem..