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    Can you get rid of water in foam flotation, and if so, How?

    So the foam is a requirement ? I didn't know that. (small boat < 20') I meant to say "non structural app" in my earlier post. Anyway, with the smaller single hull boats commonly seen here, the original structure of the hull, stringers, bulkheads and floors are almost accidentally repaired to a...
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    Seats for Sunrunner272 ultra

    I can vouch for the Sailrite tutorials, and personal support from the Grants. Top shelf folks. Be me, I'd DIM too. Not really that difficult on relatively small items if you pay close attention and go slowly. Materials are cheap ..... compared to the labor...... (the fun part, IMO ) Oh, and the...
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    Can you get rid of water in foam flotation, and if so, How?

    It would work. Basic meteorology explains it. But, what a waste of time and effort. It would be akin to filling you foam space with car wash sponges. Nice and dry ..... but extremely thirsty and over anxious for the first sip ! Brief hijack .....may have been posted before. What would be the...
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    Replacing Flotation Foam

    I've seen that as well, thanks. Also read that once wet/compromised, freeze/thaw cycles can greatly accelerate the progression of the saturation. Thanks, W
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    Replacing Flotation Foam

    Thank you. When gutting my Capri, I noticed much of the foam, especially under the seat boxes, was poured in a polyethylene bag, or liner. It popped loose from the hull structure quite cleanly. It was evidently for pure flotation, not structural (I assume) Thanks again, W
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    Replacing Flotation Foam

    Is there any truth to earlier posts suggesting that shaving the skin off of the foam exposes / opens cells that will then take on water ? ? compromising the entire pour of that section ? Getting mixed reports ....... just wondering as I am near to that point as well. Thanks for clarification. W
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    Engine mount support on a '85 Peterborough Monza Runabout-Need Help!

    well .... you could. But the normal progression is Hot Rod, Boat, Plane then Chopper :) Nice work on the mount BTW.
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    Engine mount support on a '85 Peterborough Monza Runabout-Need Help!

    ... when you sell it, and get an airplane :)
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    Motor well boot sealing

    Auto parts stores used to sell a CV joint repair boot that was split to get it on without disassembly of the axle shaft assembly. It sealed up pretty good at the seam. Might look into one. Just a hunch.
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    16ft Lund aluminium boat rivet size for bottom hull?

    Rivet holes are typically slightly oversize, especially in a production environment, to allow for slight misalignment and to ease/speed up the assembly process. (to a lesser degree in aircraft) The bucking process, done properly, does swell the rivet substantially to fill the voids.
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    Question on poly and Epoxy prices

    Don't get discouraged. We learn as we go ... even if we do end up beating a few dead horses along the way. :)
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    16 foot 1985 Grumman Aluminum Boat

    Lookin' sharp ! You are on a roll ... keep up the good work !
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    Deck cleat question

    That would be a ledger, of sorts. The PVC might just work well there. No rot = good !
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Nice ! You need to get that little engine assembly lady to show you how to make a short video for us. Pretty boat ! Thanks
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    Durable Paint for My New Boat Deck??

    Rubberized epoxy maybe ? https://www.boatoutfitters.com/tuff-coat-rubberized-non-skid-coating
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    Well, that great ! They also sell gads of thread. If you don't want the lifetime thread, they can tell you what altertenatives you can consider ..... and why. If the Grants can't help you ........... good luck.
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    Sailrite will not steer you wrong. They are quick to answer q's and stock exactly what you likely need. They have it all !
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    1977 Crestliner Muskie 7**, Outboat Restore Project

    Just when I thought I'd seen it all ..... OSB over finger jointed brick molding. Jeeeesh ! Glad you tore into it, to fix it properly. Cheers !
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    Restoration project - 1965 AlumaCraft Maracaibo

    Cool ! Cary on, make it purdy. Cheers !
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    Restoration project - 1965 AlumaCraft Maracaibo

    just noticed, looks like there were secondary stringer / spacers across the ribs to support the floor while being fastened to the top of the beam.
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