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Re: Products for gunwales other than carpet
Been a while since I have updated this, the foam project went well. One thing I didnt do was dam up the areas under the stringer/deck supports well enough and subsequently ha leakage into the middle. I did the foam with the floors installed so after...
Re: Products for gunwales other than carpet
some portions are clear some are not. I plan to get them cleared after I finish up my floor and fill the down rigger holes and planer mast holes i dont plan to use again with rivets. I think a colored bedliner would look slick and provide a...
I am restoring my aluminum sylvan. The gunwales were carpeted but that has since expired. I was thinking of using spray Bedliner on them rather than carpet. Has anyone done this? Have the results lasted? Any other products I should consider?
Re: 18.5 Sylvan Sportsmaster Transom Rebuild
Its coming apart. I have removed the consoles, and will pull out the bow seats/compartments then the remainder of the floor. The foam doesnt appear to be waterlogged (at least most of it) i read on here about core sampling with a pipe and will get...
Re: 18.5 Sylvan Sportsmaster Transom Rebuild
Splashed her on Saturday, what a difference. I attached a piic of the old transom and will have to upload pics of the finished product. Now I need to get some fishingin and clear out my garage as the winter will bring new floors and carpet!
Re: 18.5 Sylvan Sportsmaster Transom Rebuild
Some Progress today. Took off the Yamaha 70HP and 9.9hp kicker. Removed a great many screws, still many to go. Got the caps off, and the transom is water logged and falling to pieces. Attached a pic of the boat and one of the rot, will keep...
Just bought my first boat and ofcourse she needs some work. I have seen the other threads on transom repair and will use ACX or marine plywood, epoxy and 5200. Has anyone done a transom ona 18.5ft Sylvan Sportsmaster? How difficult is it to disconnect the outboard, steering, etc? I have...
