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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    My pass-through trimming looked like it had been done by a rabid beaver. Both sides were different. Made it tricky to come up with a pattern that would work on both sides and not be huge. Happy with the end result, though. PVC corner molding caps off the raw fiberglass edges nicely...
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    '90 Maxum 2100SR - restoration & conversion

    It was cool weather when I did my foam, so I bored my holes at the bow and stern, and stuck a blow dryer in one until the air came out warm from the other. I used a temp gun to check the hull temp. It got to 85° or more. I bored other holes as I went. Once I started pouring, the heat from the...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I went on to the next step. Installation of the steps. This may well be the first easy-to-board ski boat. No need to climb over seats to get in and out. The goal is to have the boat I want yet still have it family-friendly. Best of both worlds, I hope. The steps are attached to the...
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    1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

    Agreed. The forum gives a sense of accoutability; that someone with similar interest will look at it in a critical manner. It makes us tend to cut corners less, if nothing else.
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    1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

    I saw this pop up in What's New and I was like "Cool! Another resto to follow." Then I was like "Wait... what? 2013?" LOL I'll be following the rest of your build. When do you expect to have it in the water?
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    mercruiser carburetor

    There will be a number stamped on the carb itself that you may be able to do a search on.
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    '90 Maxum 2100SR - restoration & conversion

    He just wants to seal the wood parts (with resin) that are above the sole.
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    '65 Lyn Craft Seabreeze 1500 Sport Runabout

    If paint: I don't know what Woodonglass uses, but if he uses Rust-Oleum, I second that. I use clean metal primer (white) and Rust-Oleum gloss top coat colors. Thin with acetone if spraying.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I painted the seat bottoms that will hinge up and be visible. I built all of the parts for the boarding steps, but I need some more PVC strip to put it all together with. I added some white hydem gimp to the places where the red and blue carpet meet. It looked a little too "Spidernam" to me...
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    '90 Maxum 2100SR - restoration & conversion

    Resin needs at least one layer of csm to prevent cracking/checking from expansion and contraction. I suppose that if the thickened resin has enough fiber in it it would serve the same purpose. I'm using primer and paint on all of my aboveboard parts. Most of it is upholstered or carpeted as...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    They're perfect for upholstered panels. Installation: In a nutshell, you line up your panel and drill a Ø1/2" hole through the panel and the mounting surface in each clip location. The clips have a pilot that fits in the holes. Attach each one with four small screws, and that's it. They hold...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    If you leave a section removable, that means it has to go somewhere while you work on the engine. If that happens while you are out on the water, it will likely be in the way. I learned that from owning vans for years and having to take the doghouse out to work on it. I think one could do a...
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    '90 Maxum 2100SR - restoration & conversion

    Doesn't it seem wrong to seal in a tank like that? I hated doing that on mine. Good to see you making good progress.
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I was actually referring to the braces coming off, and now you can really run with it. ;)
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I got all of my bow plywood made. The two larger seat bottoms are doubled up where the cut-outs are in the fiberglass, making them 3/4" thick in those areas. The rest is 3/8". Water, pressure and patience finally got the curved pieces extremely close to their final shape. They actually end...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Those are great ideas, for sure! Here's what I did today. After a few hours, I was able to add more spacers. If this doesn't give good results. I'll kerf cut the foam side.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Thought about kerf cuts with a layer of CSM, but that would get hard to staple to. Was trying to think of a coating that would soak in and dry to hold the curve. You may be onto something. I'm going to try the traditional method first and go from there.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Thought of that, but no thin ply around here with exterior rating. Otherwise that would be a great way to curve out on a short amount of time.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I would love to use PVC sheet, but the closest retail store I can find it at is two hours away and two hours back. It's up to $79 now. I tried some online sellers, but the shipping puts them at double that amount. One of the few down sides to living in the middle of nowhere. I think I will...
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