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    First post, new (to me) boat, and how badly did I screw up?

    I would try and get that flat spotted fiberglass built up before I put it near water. If you get water inside the hull and the foam is compromised enough to absorb water you are in for a cascade of bad events. (it willlL Never dry out)ROT.! In addition to all that. that flat spotted glass is a...
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    What are these black spots?

    Evaporating saltwater leaves the corrosive “salts” behind. ------ ** Nailed it..** Then you only have the 1000's of rivets-- 1 at a time. Prayer, hope and wishful thinking... with some lowered expectations may ease the day of disappointment to eventually come. Just enjoy it and do the best...
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    First post, new (to me) boat, and how badly did I screw up?

    Welcome to iBoats. and Boats... Look at it this way. I can point you to probably 20 threads this year where someone gave Thousands...! for a good running ready for the water boat. To find out the transom, floor, stringers were rotted and the motor was trashed. I know nothing of this boat, brand...
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    Caulking Release

    That hull and my 70's Pisces almost look like they came out of the same mold. Your floor is set up different though. I had to cut the transom glass out. It was shattered and caved in from previous owner neglect. Too distorted to try and repair over. Only had 1 center 1x8 stringer in center...
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    Gas Issues

    Maybe less flack than you think. You started out on the right track when you drew out and let the gas and water separate. Just pour the gas off the top and be sure not to let water slip un-noticed along the bottom as you pour. (don't slosh while you pour)pour nice and slow, steady and easy...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    No wonder dilly dallying is going on.... I see Hammicks and Chairs close to work site. None of that is allowed. It promotes Loafing. And yes metal buildings require way too much hardware. That's a long/deep... nice metal building. I AQUIRD 2(shorter) at a get em outta here deal. Seemed like a...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    I am going to build an extension for the excavator boom so I can stand the boat straight up. Reason, I am not going to stand on my head or lay down and try and finish, add or get the fiberglass how I want it on the bottom side of transom. It's tied in ok, but I want it sealed a little better and...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    It's been a while. been 3 months since I did anything, Had surgery and some broken bones and stainless hardware added, So I'm in light mode for a while.
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    Transom Drilling and Checking

    Man you are welcome, I'm just passing on what I learned. everyone on here helped me and continue to do so. Everything Starts at the transom. thats the footer/foundation of the structure. I did a way out in left field transom that was 3" thick. Basically a butcher block replica.. But it's Solid...
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    Transom Drilling and Checking

    I agree, it takes a very well trained ear to tell the difference by knocking. And I wasn't sure of the hole saw idea either, I could have gone either way on the idea. Follow the advise given,.No for the hole saw.
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    Caulking Release

    Man I was just messing with you a bit on cordless straps and other bogus items. However.. any day fishing is a good day fishing,. Most times anyway. You are making good progress. by the way.
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    Transom Drilling and Checking

    You don't need to drill all the way through the hull. that way you Don't have to patch the exterior fiberglass. Being an electrician and very used to hole saws... I have never heard of anyone using them. The larger core would certainly tell the tale. The key would be removing or keeping the...
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    Transom Drilling and Checking

    Todd, that is a great example for folks to actually be able to SEE the true difference. However... IF I "think" If I were to have tried to drill my transom the shavings would have just been "Black Dust" as it was Mush/Gone. Keep that photo handy for future posts. **That Photo would make a good...
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    Question On Changing Stringer Location

    Three things I do with multi-tool. I use fine coated blades for fiberglass. Run at slower speeds. Keep water flowing on cut to stop dust, keep things cool and lubricated.(fiberglass only) Just pay attention with water and power tools. It doesn't take much water to stop dust and cool things off...
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    Question On Changing Stringer Location

    Would hate to think about all the work I have done with grinders, sanders and multi tool. Almost, all most... would pick it tops of the 3. I wouldn't want to be without any of the mentioned. But the multi tool does so much, even things I used to do with grinder. Little tedious wood cuts...
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    Caulking Release

    Dang that was still a good day fishing. you need some of those new cordless straps to deal with the door issue. they’re in the same area as sky hook, wire stretcher and fluorescent tube bender. Also the muffler bearings are on the same isle. enjoy your shopping. Lol
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    Caulking Release

    A shovel, your choice square or round, did well for me to break sections loose, pry/crow bar, claw of framing hammer did well also. the stuff most times cuts loose with a bang kinda like you described cap. Once you get down to hull, you can slide shovel pretty aggressively and pry up/down to...
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    Caulking Release

    And you don't want to overheat the fiberglass 140F. is probably on the high side of temps. To be safe.
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    Caulking Release

    I feel or understand your pain. Don't feel bad. in truth it took me probably 4-6 months working on different areas of the boat and pondering/brainstorming, back and forth on here for advise before I got my cap off. But I did't push it, I'd work at it and leave it alone, work on something else...
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    Multiple layers of fiberglass and laminating PE resin

    I didn't find that heat did anything for me, as it was all polyester resin doing most of the holding. and yes... My mako cap seemed it was sealed or polyestered in places too along the seam , more in some places than others. Back to heat, this is probably no help, the foam where heat would have...
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