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  1. 76SeaRay

    Headliner Backer Board?

    The original design on my 76 Sea Ray used a naugahyde material held up with three strips of teak and tucked under the edges where the top mounts to the upper windshield. That was fine originally but the only thing mounted to the hardtop was a couple of handrails. As I plan to mount antennas...
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    Bilge Vent Puzzle?

    As we have all experienced, restoring a boat that isn't all there becomes a challenge on putting back in parts. So, this puzzle is relative to the vent above the transom. First, I have two side vents, one on each side. They are about 16 inches long by 1.25 inches high and feed to a 3 inch...
  3. 76SeaRay

    Fuel Tank Shape - Lesson Learned

    My original tank from 1976 was foamed into place and had corrosion (aluminum). I ordered a new tank (60 gallon) made using the dimensions of the old tank to get an exact replacement. I thought pretty simple, yeah right. I finally got all the neoprene pads in place on the new tank and have it...
  4. 76SeaRay

    Lifting Boat off Trailer

    I need to pull my trailer out to do restoration work on it and gelcoat the underside while the boat is basically stripped of parts, hard tops, and windshields. The boat is a 22 footer. I have two stern tie points that use 3/8 inch U Bolts so pretty substantial. The transom of course is all...
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    Engine Vent Duct - Which One?

    Before I put the "shelves" back in for the side storage pockets at the back of the boat, I need to run new engine vent ducting above the pocket area while I have open access under the gunwale. I have two intakes, one on each side, and one outlet at the center of the stern. I plan to use 3 runs...
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    Side Vent Rotted Wood not accessible - Repair?

    Working on my side pockets and air vents while waiting on other stuff to cure. I have two side vents and one main aft vent out the back. The factory boxed in the side vent openings under the cap and fiberglassed the wood bottom from the bottom. This creates and "air box" to collect and...
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    Brake Line Material Type?

    I bought my boat and trailer in Colorado and moved it to Washington so I rebuilt the surge controller, replaced the rusted out brakes and replaced the rusted out brake lines (actually rusted through) before towing. I decided to go with the coated brake lines to prevent future corrosion. It was...
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    Old Trailer Paint?

    Does anyone know what the prep work was on old trailers? Mine is a Shorelandr from 1976. It looks like someone sprayed it with rattle can primer over the old paint. I want to strip it for new paint but if it has a factory coat underneath of galvanized or epoxy I don't want to remove the...
  9. 76SeaRay

    How to Remove Paint (or ?) Inside of Cabin?

    Being a 1976, my boat had ugly white shag carpet all over in the cabin and green astro turf inside the cabin top. When I pulled those out, it appears that the fiberglass underneath had been painted (?) black. It doesn't appear to be gelcoat and is completely covered even on the wood shelves...
  10. 76SeaRay

    Anybody Experienced with ClicSeal Pour Spout

    I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these pour spouts, how well they work and how well they seal? Over the next several months I will be doing small sections of gelcoat at a time so wondering if these pour spouts will seal the gallon can of gelcoat so that it doesn't degrade over...
  11. 76SeaRay

    Two Layers of 3/4 CSM versus One Layer of 1.5 CSM

    Is there any issue with using two layers of 3/4 instead of 1.5 CSM on the floor? I just realized that I had bought a couple of rolls of 3/4 by accident and its not returnable. Will it cost more in resin or will two 3/4 come out about the same as one 1.5?
  12. 76SeaRay

    Cushion and Seat Rebuild

    I plan to use either marine plywood or exterior plywood for the backer wood. Before covering the wood with either foam and fabric (inside the V Berth) or foam and Marine Vinyl (exposed to weather), is it better to leave the wood bare, cover it with a polyurethane paint or cover it with a layer...
  13. 76SeaRay

    Birch for V Berth Framing

    I need to frame in what amounts to small storage locker space underneath the V Berth cushions. The old frame uses 1 x 2 (.75 x 1.5) as part of the framing. I don't know what type of wood it was. I am considering birch to replace the old solid wood framing as it is the best I can find in the...
  14. 76SeaRay

    Gloves for Acetone Washing?

    I am getting ready to start the sanding and cleaning prep of my new floor. That means a lot of acetone use before glassing with lots of floor surface to glass. So far, I have used nitrile gloves for small washing jobs that I can do quickly but those gloves start to deteriorate fast and at...
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    What Lube to Pull (or Push) Fuel Fill Line through ABS Pipe?

    I had to use 3 inch ABS pipe for routing my fuel fill line to the belly tank. I had to make a couple of corner turns with elbows. I need to route the main fuel hose, vent hose, and ground wire through the pipe. The marine grade hose is pretty rigid so I need a lube to pull the hoses through...
  16. 76SeaRay

    Fuel Fill Line Routing - Good or Bad Idea

    I am getting ready to close in the floor on the starboard side so I need to route the fuel fill and tank vent line under the new floor deck. The original design has the fuel line coming under the helm and making a turn to the front of the galley (4 feet) and then up the wall to the gunwale fill...
  17. 76SeaRay

    Holley Dual Feed Fuel Rail/Log Question

    My Holley carb has a rigid dual feed fuel line. I have had to bend the arms down a bit so that the inbound fuel line clears the cooling hose from the TStat with a carb spacer in place. I have heard that these rigid feeds are prone to leakage. Is there a better option in the way of a marine...
  18. 76SeaRay

    Alpha One Gimbal Ring Hinge Repair?

    I just got a used gimbal housing that fits the Y pipe I need. The hinge at the base of the gimbal housing has some damage at the ring pivot hinge. It looks like someone ground it away a bit to get the lower pin out. Do you think it will be ok or should I have the spot TIG welded to build it...
  19. 76SeaRay

    Gelcoat Application Questions

    I have three different areas that I need to apply gelcoat over the old gelcoat, Deck/Hardtop, Vertical Transom, and Bottom. I expect to spray the gelcoat on the Deck/Hardtop since they are flat horizontal surfaces for the most part. The questions I have are on the other two surfaces. Vertical...
  20. 76SeaRay

    Old versus New Switch Control Panel

    Just thought I would share a pic after just getting my new custom switch control panel for my 76 Sea Ray.
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