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    Media blasting bilge and hull

    I've read many restoration forums where hours and hours were spent grinding the hull and bilge prior to stringer and floor rebuilding. Has anyone had any success using blasting media? I found this on the net along with many fiberglass auto information. It seems like a great way to speed up the...
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    1974 Century Arabian floor and stringer project

    I’ve been peeking through the bushes along the shoreline and I’m trading my lurker status to officially announce “She’s coming out” and it’s time to fix my 1974 Century Arabian. I purchased it in 2008 and have never been able to enjoy it. Unaware it needed stringer...
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    PT 305 restoration in New Orleans

    As a kid growing up in the 1960-1970's, I watched my share of Mc Hales Navy reruns. I have always been fascinated with these wooden war machines. Now that I know where to find it, next time I'm in New Orleans I plan to visit.
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    Paragon PV41R V-drive fried

    I believe I fried the transmission in my 1974 Century Arabian with 440 Chrysler. I had not used the boat for 4 years due to a couple of deployments and out of state jobs. The new Sherwood pump I installed the last season I used the boat had failed. Long story about how bad your boat can...
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