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    Old fiberglass diagnosis

    I am thankful for this forum and the expertise therein. It is by far the best resource I have found. I do have a different, more viable candidate for restoration. I did do some other studying on blisters and osmosis .... quite enlightening. The porosity of gelcoat surprised me. This one will get...
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    Old fiberglass diagnosis

    I don't doubt you 1 bit, Lectro. Sage advise for sure. Been there with an old car, truck and tractors. All of which I can use anytime without having to trailer to some water. I bought the boat and trailer as a package deal for $9 with clear titles because I needed the titled trailer. I like...
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    Old fiberglass diagnosis

    Well, I found the old motor/drive. It was HU, not AU, sorry. 150HP from 66 ... wow. https://www.marineengine.com/parts/engine-model-guides/omc-johnson-evinrude-model-number-guide/omc-johnson-evinrude-model-number-guide-00067.html
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    Old fiberglass diagnosis

    Thanks to all ! I've exposed some of the wood rot .... as expected. Also block sanded over some of the blister patches and dug into some of the cracked areas. Only the gelcoat appears to be affected. No cracks, flaws or flexing in the layup itself. (best I can tell) What is this motor ? OMC AU...
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    Old fiberglass diagnosis

    Hi Grub. I've been studying many topics here regarding the wood and procedures to repair/replace transoms and stringers. I am mainly concerned with a proper evaluation of the hull itself. The integrity of the layup excluding the gelcoat. The woodwork is doable ONLY if the actual basic hull is...
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    Old fiberglass diagnosis

    Thanks Grub. I'll drill the transom, and check the stringers. The center of the floor is gone but the transom looks good from inside and out. I've read here that fiberglass has a lifespan of 50 years. I really like the size and style of this hull and would like to tackle it but first need to...
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    Old fiberglass diagnosis

    Hi folks. This is a 1971 glass boat. Can you tell from the pictures what is going on ? Is it sun burned gelcoat ? Superficial ? Or totally degraded layup ? Being a dark color, can it get that hot from the sun ? I can understand heat from the motor, but the insulation was largely in place. Can...
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    SlickCraft 195

    A gifted boat. 1971, v6 ? OMC ? out. Just wondering ..... Looks like a well built hull, transom looks OK (initially). Looks like it would do well with a bracket and a 2>300 hp OB. Big comfy floorplan. Wadday think ? Thanks
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    1973 Sea Nymph COHO 16 Transom

    Absolutely right ! Nice catch, I didn't notice that.
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    1973 Sea Nymph COHO 16 Transom

    Good plan ! I agree. Having not seen what wood came out, I'd almost bet that it DID go to the bottom of that V. And, a square edge might go low enough to catch the lower bolt holes.
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    1973 Sea Nymph COHO 16 Transom

    Interesting .... that motor is clearly much newer than the boat, and there doesn't appear to be any other holes from an earlier mounting. If it were, not likely the holes would match up (my luck) so maybe it only had clamp on motors previously. The upper and lower bolts are a bit wonky As long...
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    99 Johnson 50hp 2cyl? Any good?

    Cool ... my 87 3cyl 60 appears quite substantial from the outside view. Thanks
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    99 Johnson 50hp 2cyl? Any good?

    Are you referring to the 2 cyls ? or all .. 3 cyls as well ? Thanks
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    Bayliner Capri hull structure

    Here is a pic that shows how the consoles gusset the hull/gunnel to the floor. This appears to be very substantial bracing. I'm wondering if I can cut all of that out to a basic open hull, then put the floor back with a CC to where one can walk by on both sides. Might have to do a double wall...
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    Bayliner Capri hull structure

    I'll snap a few tomorrow in the daylight and post em'. The stringers a pretty slim, and the bulkheads look just stout enough to carry the floor but am sure it stiffened the hull a bit. Of course, that part would go back in. The L & R consoles provide substantial bracing from the gunnels to the...
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    Bayliner Capri hull structure

    Hi folks. I stripped the insides out of a Capri 16'. The seat boxes and floor down to the stringers. Consoles are still in place but the fwd floor is cut out. I notice different thickness of layup in and around the seat boxes like the boxes themselves were an intended component of the basic hull...
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    99 Johnson 50hp 2cyl? Any good?

    How true ! Same with chainsaws. I still have a saw I bought new in 1982. Cut chords of wood nearly every year since. Maintained religiously. Several bars, and many chains later, it still runs fine. (I never, EVER lent it out)
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    99 Johnson 50hp 2cyl? Any good?

    OK, good. One less thing to worry about. Thank YOU !
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    99 Johnson 50hp 2cyl? Any good?

    J60ELCUC Thanks
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    99 Johnson 50hp 2cyl? Any good?

    Please excuse the intrusion, this is interesting as I have a 1987 Johnson 3 cylinder 60 and will look soon for the location of the tell tale fitting. Can you link me to the SB regarding this ? or any other pertinent info ? THANKS
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