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    Drain holes in the bilge box

    I have been dutifully rebuilding a 16' 1970s runabout that my son bought (thanks) and we are ready to launch this weekend. I notice that there are two drain holes left and right in the bilge box in addition to the rear drain plug to the sea. These holes reach into the hull interior -- the idea...
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    Epoxy Resin Deck Repair

    I have taken off the central deck section of a 70s Lucraft runabout. The stringers and foam seem okay. I have left a lip edge to keep the project manageable (did not want to remove flotation box-beam that follows the hull joint). I plan to use epoxy resin and marine ply. My questions are around...
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    Book: "Runabout Renovation" - questions

    I am getting ready to replace the deck of a 1970s Lucraft runabout. At the suggestion of this forum, I have studied the excellent book, "Runabout Renovation." The author was in the restoration biz for many years. The book diverges from some of the advice I have found here: - The author strictly...
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