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  1. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    I actually am uncertain where the seller is located, aside from knowing that he is located in northeast Wisconsin. I am an hour from there. Did not know FDL is home of the Mercury though! Good to know!😁
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Yup, That's my primary focus. I was just reaching out to see if this was a decent deal or not or if I was getting played. He did say that he was willing to sell it for 1250 as is but in running shape with a new water pump, new power trim and new controls. If that is a decent deal, then I would...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    HIM: I'm a the hospital until later this afternoon, the engine is a 1981, and has been in storage for the last 15+ years so it very low hours. I will get you some pictures of it later today. These engines are very good runners and there is a ton of parts available for them both new and used...
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    Skee's 1989 Maxum 1700 3.0 Build Thread

    I need an update LOL
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    I have not started a materials list as far as writing down a hard copy of one. I know eventually I will need foam, for the hull as well as for the seats, upholstery, some 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch plywood, as well as different types of fiberglass. When it comes time to needing all those things, I...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Is there any recommendations on a good foam? Is there a good pourable closed cell foam that would work well?
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Noted. Thank you!
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    In my opinion, and in my case, there is a fairly simple reason as to asking not only questions about foam, but any question in general..... I am going into this restoration project with zero knowledge of boats and learning as I go. That one specific spot in general, I had assumed that there was...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Looking for some advice once again on a new motor. I have toned it down on the search for one, as I know I have more work to do on the boat before worrying about a motor. The only reason I am posting this is because some of you said that if I found a decent deal, that I should jump on it only...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Been there many times. I'm from door county. I'm moreso thinking along the shorelines of green bay or lake Michigan just to travel to door county from green bay.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    I'm still cutting seats out yet. Eventually once they all come out and the boat is completely stripped of decking... seat bases and foam... then yes...I will get to the stringers and transom
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    It would most likely be used in lakes and rivers..... being is Wisconsin and having access to the great lakes...I might want to travel those as well.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Went back at it today. It was moreso a cleaning day than I cut and gut day.... but I did some of that as well. Most of the debris that was sitting inside was picked up... swept up or vacuumed out using my new diary separator attachment and power switch! It was a nice feeling seeing her a tad bit...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Agreed. I keep finding more and more rot as I go. I'm using the respirator.. goggles and now the shop vac when cutting. Went back at it today. I'll be posting more shortly.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    So today I went out and get myself a dust separator..... and 16 feet of so vacation tubing.... and an oscillating multipurpose tool....i also found this really cool plug adapter that you can plug a main power tool like a grinder or multipurpose tool into along with 2 accessory tools such as a...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Definitely keeping me away from my regular hobby... but that's ok....I have a very expensive hobby..... guess i have 2 now. 🤣
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Great idea!
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    I can't wait for that to happen.... but I fear that that step is still a long ways away. Lol
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Back from vacation started hacking away at getting all the crap out. It really sucks when you do this alone. I got pretty winded after a couple hours of cutting.. ripping....prying and struggling. Decided to call it quits for the day and clean up all the garbage that I've tossed out of the boat...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    I will look into getting one of those tools. I'm the meantime... you won't see much of me on here for the next week as I am in Colorado on vacation. Talk to you all soon!
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