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I'm posting this pic and hope it shows what I am trying to describe. The boat seems to be sagging a bit on the right side as you look down the bow towards the stern. You can see the "white" of the transom skin. Was hoping I could just jack it up a bit in the front where...
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Finally!! Done with the initial grinding, although there will be more for the other stringers when it is time to replace them individually. Many hours, many discs, a lot of patience, and some adult beverages:D But, it will all be worth it in the end. Time to start...
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Thanks for the input Georgesalmon. Much appreciated explaination! The foam is definitely going back in.
Great tips Woodonglass. That is precisely what I will do.
Having help sure makes this project much more manageable. Still have a long way to go though.
I did manage...
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Haven't really had much interest in my project, but I will continue with this thread just in case it helps someone out in the future. Got a few more hours on the boat today before it was brought to my attention that all my free time was spent on it lately. I guess I will...
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Well, got some more work done on the boat today. Digging out foam and grinding..... don't know a better way to spend a Monday off. In case anyone is wondering, a stripping disc on the grinder works much quicker and covers more surface area than a grinding disc I found...
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I was hoping that would be the case. Finally had some time to get back to the boat. Here is a picture of the cracks in the resin on the hull of the boat. You can see how thick the resin was that they put down. Almost like they just slopped it on there. When I grind out...
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Does anyone know what these round discs are for? I have found a total of 4 of them glassed to the hull so far. One in each of the boxes in the rear of the boat and one each next to the outside stringers. Two popped loose and they don't seem to be any type of patch. Just...
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Finally got a cord for the camera so I figured I would put up some images of my project.
Hopefully they uploaded ok. Guess we will find out!
Well, after reading this forum for quite some time. I decided to begin a total rebuild on a 1979 Cobia Sanlando bowrider that has been part of the family. Sole, stringers, transom, broken glass, and gel coat cracks to name a few things on my agenda. Anyway, I have removed the top cap and taken...
