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    Well, the "pucker" part of the job is done..

    Took advantage of the snow day to get some work done. <br /><br />This was the one thing I dreaded.. I didn't pre-cut the I/O hole before I installed the transom, and had visions of botching the cutout and having to rip it out and redo it. Found a 2" long straight carbide router bit and put it...
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    Deck to hull joint..

    Me again.. Looked a bunch of places and can't really find anything definitive..<br /><br />When installing the deck, what's the best way to deal with the deck to hull joint when there's no defined place for it in the hulls layup? If I just square cut the ply, there's basically a joint that looks...
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    Epoxy paint in bilge?

    Just me again..<br /><br />Looking at painting all the bilge before I seal the deck on it, and in my browsing at Lowes today came across something that may work, but would be interested in opinions. <br /><br />Valspar and Rustoleum both make 2 part epoxy paints. Designed primarily for garage...
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    Be gentle, it's my first time!

    Ok, if these things go anywhere it's not because I didn't try. I wanted to be totally finished this weekend, but doesn't look like that's going to happen, as I've run short of epoxy before getting to the rear bulkhead. Stringers are totally encapsulated though. I'm amazed just how yellow the...
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    Ok... I did my stupid thing forThanksgiving day!

    I'm the cook in the family..<br /><br />I'm making gravy for the bird, everything's going well.... I'm browning the flour in the skillet, and just dumping the broth in. Splatters enough to hit the burner, but no big deal.. Just a little smoke. No harm here. <br /><br />Well, enough smoke to trip...
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    Epoxy wet out totally clear?

    Help me out quick here guys.. please!<br /><br />Is epoxy as it builds out supposed to wet out and remain totally clear? On the first two mat layers it is, almost perfectly, but by the time I get to about the third layer of 17oz biaxial, it's more like an amber translucent rather than totally...
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    You have to love US Composites epoxy...

    I now have more items stuck together permanently than God ever intended! :D <br /><br />Must say though that the stringer install is going better than expected, although slower than I anticipated. That raises a curious question though..<br /><br />Should I attempt to duplicate the thickness of...
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    So you want to buy a new Durango?

    Chrysler Newark just called my best bud back in from 5 years retirement, along with a bunch of others since they're having such serious quality control issues. They figured the "old timers" would be able to get them straightened out after the "young'uns" couldn't make a go of it. <br /><br />I...
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    Mmmm, Fresh transom...

    Nice to at least be to the point where I'm putting things together instead of ripping them apart :-) Have 1 3/4" of plywood laminated together sitting in the garage curing.. Geez what a mess when the layers were screwed together! I'll be interested to see if it warps when it cures. <br /><br...
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    msmorto, you were right...

    You said to doublecheck the transom...<br /><br />Pulled the starboard stringer this morning, realized where it was "attached" (we'll use that term loosely!) to the transom the transom was mulch.. <br /><br />Looks like the screws that Bilgeliner put in for the speedo pitot tube clamps were't...
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    Bonding stringers to hull?

    Ok, I have researched until I'm blind, and there seemm to be two trains of thought..<br /><br />1: That you should epoxy bed the stringers to the hull to attach.. Then glass in place<br /><br />2: That you shouldn't bond, as flex needs to occur and two different materials will invariably flex at...
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    Douglas Fir for Stringers?

    Found some 2x6x16 Douglas Fir lumber... Perfect size to use for my stringers. Epoxy encapsulated, any issues with using it for stringer material, replacing 1x6 White Oak?<br />Thanks!<br />Roger
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    Differences in marine ply?

    Is there really that much of a structural difference between A/A Douglas Fir marine ply and 1088 Okoume that the Okoume is twice the price? Getting ready to order a bunch, and just wondered. <br /><br />1/2" best for decking, or should I go 5/8" or more?? I'm also going to ply composite the...
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    Stringer timbers.. How to order/find?

    Any idea where I can order or locate 14' length white oak or equiv timbers (1" thick) ?? Local lumberyards look at me like I have three heads when I ask, but I'm also limited to 84Lumber, Home Despot, Lowes since there are no custom millwork shops around. <br /><br />Thanks! Roger<br /><br...
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    Y'all go buy stock in Dewalt :-)

    I just killed angle grinder #2 and am going to get yet another replacement :eek: <br /><br />Guess they don't like fiberglass dust, huh?<br /><br />-Roger
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    Hull support when cutting out stringers?

    Me again.. :-)<br /><br />Is it necessary for supplemental hull suppport when removing stringers? Upper deck is on and the boat is sitting on a bunk trailer that supports it for more than 1/2 it's length although those bunks are under the stringers. Obviously what I'm concerned with is since the...
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    Sometimes you just have to shake your head...

    Here's one that owner says "can be restored"... LOL. Look at the pics.. the boat's cracked in half right across the middle! Sure it can be restored!
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    Sanity check me please?

    Ok, I know anyone here that's had a "project" boat has probably had this thought. <br /><br />First.. The boat. It's a 1987 Bayliner. Yes, honestly, everything you've probably heard about their construction I'll probably agree is true. That said, just about eveything wood is shot. Deck is mulch...
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    Still making progress..I think..

    Plan for tomorrow is to gut the rest of the interior structure and deck out. Then I'm going to have some major questions!<br /><br />Transom appears solid, I'll probably drill a few test holes and put some CPES in just to be sure..<br /><br /> <br /><br />Here's from the inside.. You can...
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    Project Bilgeliner Progresses...

    Motor comes out tomorrow, but I'm making some headway..Wife now think's I'm certifiably nuts for buying this boat, but she has said that she knows when I'm done it'll be as nice as a new one. Glad she has faith!<br /><br />Bayliner sure does do a good job of foaming the hull, don't they?<br />...
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