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    Gel Coat Restoration, Still Scratches after 3000?

    You mentioned "Rubbing" compound. Have you tried Polishing compound. I don't claim to be a finish guru... But rubbing compound is more gritty or abrasive to me than the polishing compound. and you may already be using polishing compound(difference in wording) Just a thought. (but yes as...
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    Spray Epoxy?.

    Quote; Going to have to suck it up and lay the mat. Been a journey getting to here. Glad you posted this last pic with Pbutter and glass. Saves me the trouble of felling like I'm dragging up old parts of post. See how that extra effort makes such a better job. YES!! its a journey... its time...
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    Replacing stringers.

    Everything posted thus far has been good information and spot on. There are many ways to go about this. 1st. thing is you need to be comfortable and confident in your skills and what you choose to work with. I would say take the cost estimate with a grain of salt and just remember how much you...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    Made a little more progress on the transom. Slowly piecing it together. Ripped front side of boards to remove step back from staggering with slope or degree of transom. I’m actually pretty pleased with how it’s turning out. Went from 2-1/2” thick to 2” doing the ripping. But it’s still way...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    Strong as an Ox.... Was my plan. my intent was to hang twins on there. The Stringers will tab/tie into or knee into transom also. that way any force or twist is distributed up to front of boat.. or displaced over a larger area rather than just hanging on the back. that was my thought process...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    Started and got most of the boards cut for transom. My idea or method is different, time consuming in an unbelievable manner. But when completed I think it will outlast me. Its 2x3’s layed flat, 1/2” oak doweled, epoxied together then coated again and fiberglassed. All penetrations such as...
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    '90 Maxum 2100SR - restoration & conversion

    Plugging right along. Work is looking good.
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    Mickyryan, thanks for you guidance. To everyone else thank you for the replies and help too. Also I just noticed that I didn’t have any pics that showed transom with wood removed and down to bare glass. All anchor points are removed, the only thing left that is soon to be removed are the old...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    Now I threw 1 big batch of wet foam away prior to this load. Most of under floor except the step up section and gunnels of foam. I am not going to have concrete numbers for total wet foam as I didn’t attempt to weigh boat with cap on. So I am going to just have a best idea on exact numbers. I...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    After loading hull back on trailer drug it to our dumpster 200 or so feet away and threw foam out. Then figured it’s time to sweep after a little sanding. This finally feels like progress and a 1st. Mile stone.
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    Weighed boat and got foam removed. I am monitoring weight before during and after. The transom was shot mostly mush but where it was glassed or attached to transom it still had good color. Amazing it was holding cap in it’s condition.
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    I have made a good bit of progress over the last few days. 2, things to contribute to that. The cap of opened the door. And we have had a few really spring like days here in nc 70’s. And break from rain til tomorrow. So, many pics and pretty good update to follow. You may remember I had...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    I have many pics to upload, But that will be later, prob tomorrow.. Have to upload from phone(outside for signal)then get back on computer and edit or narrate
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    I don’t have a link or a 1st hand story. But my opinion is... grain salt... I don’t think.. THINK that as much flex as MY hull has, that it would refuse to go back together, however I’m not risking that. What I could see is the hull relaxing for a lack of better words. And you secure or glue...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    GM280 This is a total rebuild. Been my intention to replace foam and transom, along with stringers. I am leaving no bolt or screw unturned. Long story short it will be a custom build that I couldn’t afford to buy new. And truth be known probably better or more meticulous work than factory...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    I can’t tell you how many times I have lifted boat off bunks by cleats and got inside hull and prayed up under gunnel and bottom of hull with 2x8 and leverage point. Multiple places. And jabbed up between gunnel to cut foam as much to break bond. I plan to remove foam then put cap back on and...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    I finally got cap off. With help from 2 neighbors. I cut the transom cross support of cap and it was the rotten ply in trans.. that had everything locked down. After I peeled fiberglass off rotten ply the corner surrendered and the cap did put up a good battle. But we had it off in 30min. I...
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    Is my boat polyester or epoxy?

    I'm in the category of "not know too much also", or that's my story... If you think epoxy is crazy expensive, I say you are buying it wrong, or have not looked enough places. I bought 6 gallons for around or under $400. I bought 3 gallons for $180. (twice) and I Have yet to use any of the poly...
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    '90 Maxum 2100SR - restoration & conversion

    Is it just me or have we had and excessive wet... summers and winters the last 3 years. I can't remember So much rain. It has brought my progress to almost nothing(and I didn't need any help in that area) I'm in NC for those that wonder. But you have made really good progress, and it looks good...
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    Rub Rail Restoration??

    Sorry, My math was off, I don't know what I was thinking. for 52' it would be 26' not 28 and the sweet spot for extra would be 27'x2 now I'm rambling. I realize its a podge together or border line "hack job" Seems someone should sell the uncut full length you need. you are not the only person...
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