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so i started the project thinking it was only going to be a floor replacement and tightening up a few leaky rivets. i got the floor ripped out in no time and preformed a water test by filling boat with water. in my best count about 85% of the rivets need replaced and i have a cracked chine...
I have a 18ft blufin. fell through the floor getting it out of storage last week so I tore the floor out. though I would take care of those pesky rivets that leak. doing research on this I found guys that like to completely replace leaking rivets, tighten and seal rivet with coat it or gluvit...
i have a 1979 evinrude 85hp. talking to mechanic before i rebuild the boat and he said to put new water pump in if water coming out was hot. so after some research i don't think it needs replaced, water is warm but not scolding and an alarm should be sounding. i was just wondering if any of you...
i have an 79 blue fin 18ft boat that leaks and floor is shot. was thinking of epoxy on bad rivets and laying new floor down. or should i sell this as a project boat and purchase a newer used boat?
i have only ever owned this boat so i do not know how other boats handle on windy days on the...
