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    14' Larivee restore

    Re: 14' Larivee restore Here are pics of current demo status. Jig-funny you suggest that...we have never worked with foam before but son & I have already been discussing its advantages & necessity in this case. Great advice..thank you!! The original "deck", & I use that term loosely, was very...
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    14' Larivee restore

    well I am at it again...Couldn't resist this old boat. She needs some work, but since the last restore was for my son, this one is momma's for inshore where I can't take my other. So when I first got her, the transom was completely rotten, including a stress crack(spider web) on the back skin. I...
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    making bench seats

    Are there any threads out here for fabricating bench seats? Will begin demo of Larivee fiberglass 14' this wk. Already replaced transom that was rotten & outer skin cracked. Now that stern is a bit more sturdy, demo to begin on 2 bench seats, tiny deck, rotten stringers(also tiny). Never made...
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    temporary trailer lights

    Does anybody know if there is a cheaper "temporary" lighting system that will appease the local po-po dept. yet not bury me financially? I am going to be trading in my car soon & trying not to do the whole wiring harness thing to the car just to trade it off in a few months. However, a temporary...
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    $1000 1975 70 hp Johnson

    Re: $1000 1975 70 hp Johnson Hope this gives you little better idea of size/scope of vessel. She has pretty lines don't she? Everytime I go to ramp somebody asks me what kind of boat this is. Can't wait to tackle this rebuild.."itching" to get started.
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    $1000 1975 70 hp Johnson

    I have a 17 ft. Seaway center console that I will be refurbishing in the fall. Currently, it is super lightweight & slightly under-powered with a 48 spl Evinrude that runs like a champ. My concern is that upon completion of the rebuild, i.e. stringers, transom, deck, her weight is going to be...
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    stringer/bulkhead design

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    stringer/bulkhead design

    Re: stringer/bulkhead design Actually, there was never any bench seats midship or forward. There was a part of a rear bench seat, 2 flimsy dry storage compartments midship on each side, and a small deck/storage area at the bow. These sides are far from weak now, that I know for sure. Not only...
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    stringer/bulkhead design

    Re: stringer/bulkhead design few pictures
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    Help 1999 Suzuki DT 150hp water in cylinders

    Model: 15003-031185 380 hours (100 hours in saltwater in the last 4 years) Problems: 1. Initial problem was motor was peeing very little water (drops) out of the side while at any rpm, in gear or out of gear. Thermostats are working properly, (already checked on the stove and they open...
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    stringer/bulkhead design

    Re: stringer/bulkhead design Have one question-my son purposely wanted limber holes in back mini-bilge area. Notice on pics we cut out, then PB to waterproof, then cut out again limber holes in both side stringers where they meet transom. In addition, he wants drainage capability to both sides...
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    stringer/bulkhead design

    Re: stringer/bulkhead design Can't believe it's been a month since last post. Life took over for a while with work, family funerals, kids, etc.My son & I have worked as much as possible on the boat lately. Update-after transom, we did everything humanly possible to avoid the stringers. Don't...
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    stringer/bulkhead design

    Re: stringer/bulkhead design Thanks for the vote of confidence. Not a fishing guide, just love to fish. Fish every day off I get when not working on restore. Woodonglass-yeah the original transom was cutout. We didn't find that out until removing inner skin. To our surprise, these dummies made...
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    stringer/bulkhead design

    Re: stringer/bulkhead design Thought I'd throw in a couple fishing pics to show you what I do with free time when not huffing fiberglass dust.
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    stringer/bulkhead design

    Re: stringer/bulkhead design Here are some additional pics of transom work. Time to put all your advice to work & attack the stringers. The final tally on transom-2 pieces 3/4 plywood PL together, wetted out with 2 coats slow kick resin, then wrapped both sides & ends with csm, attatched to...
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    stringer/bulkhead design

    Re: stringer/bulkhead design few more pics
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    stringer/bulkhead design

    my son & I rebuilding 14' Ashcraft. Rotten stringers & transom. Just tabbed transom this week. So far things going smoothly. We are beginning to think about stringers design.The original design had 3 stringers; one in recessed keel that ran the length of boat, flanked by an 8' stringer approx...
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    1996 48 spl fuel pump

    I have had fuel issues over last couple excursions, i.e. bogging down, limited throttle. Finally took my carbs apart & checked fuel/water seperator today. Noticed few small pieces of orange, firm, yet flexible material in fuel filter. Looked like a gasket of some sort. Took off fuel pump &...
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    gas assist tilt

    Thinking about buying another boat. Has 48spl evinrude with gas assist trim. I also own another boat with same engine, but with power trim/tilt. Not at all familiar with gas assist & info online is sketchy at best. Anybody that can explain how this works would be helpful. When we tried to lift...
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    fiberglassing holes

    my son & I(mom) are currently rebuilding 14' Ashcraft from stringers up. we have done some hull repair, including glassing some cracks & holes in hull & keel with great ease.Stringers will be next. My question concerns another old boat of ours (15' Answer). It has a couple structural issues I am...
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