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  1. Douglasdzaster

    List for finishing the boat

    Hello all fellow tin boaters. It’s me again. I’m putting together a list that will completely finish the boat build at the request of my wife so we can schedule things and I can finish. Smart lady and way to good for me. Im budget stretching and one of the products I’m comparing is Goop coat it...
  2. Douglasdzaster

    Tree sap on cover

    Besides keeping it clean. 6 months ago I did a deep clean with 303 Multi Surface cleaner and a soft brush. Let it dry and treated it with 303 Marine Fabric Guard. My plan was to do this twice a year so it was jus due and I was actually getting ready to then the sap hit. I did it with the cover...
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    Tree sap on cover

    These are mostly Live oaks. I’ve never seen this happen in the fall. Usually we get a lot of pollen with sap in the spring but it’s never come down like this and I’ve always been able to stay on top of it so it doesn’t set in like this stuff. What I’m seeing after cleaning that spot is little...
  4. Douglasdzaster

    Tree sap on cover

    Hello everyone, I haven’t been on here in a while. Hope everyone is doing good. Right at a year ago I had a post on here about buying a decent boat cover. After all the conversations I ordered a nice Sun-Dura made to fit my boat and motor from Cover Craft. I use a soft brush made for dusting off...
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    Jon boat fuel line route

    I can’t fit anything between that seat and the gunwale. The rear bench is storage and electrical. I made 3 seats w cushions and attached them across the bench with hinges. Thanks again for the idea though. I’m going to focus on the wiring and other absolutes for now to get the boat back in the...
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    Jon boat fuel line route

    That’s what I need is two three gallo but if the wife ever sees how much I’m spending on it already one of these post will be my last because I’m living in the boat and it doesn’t have internet.
  7. Douglasdzaster

    Jon boat fuel line route

    I have wiring running in the grove under the top of the ribs. Have planned on running a led light strip under the top of the gunwale. If I can attach the pvc under the top of the gunwale I could adhere the lights to it for that small stretch I guess. I’ll need to check and see if it’ll be in the...
  8. Douglasdzaster

    Jon boat fuel line route

    It’s a wide boat too but the braces on both sides of the motor are in the way. It does fit in the middle in front of the outboard. But I have to get on my knees on the bench and twist and turn the tank completely on it’s side to get it down there. I don’t think I can safely do it with a full...
  9. Douglasdzaster

    Jon boat fuel line route

    Hello everyone, I have a 1983 16/52 jon boat. My 6 gallon fuel tank will not fit in the aft between the rear bench and transom due to the bracing. I’ve been running with the tank in front of the bench. Weight is good the boat runs fine with it there. Problem is I’m having to run the fuel line...
  10. Douglasdzaster

    Boat cover suggestions

    I ordered a Carver boat cover today. I got the Sundura model which is one step down from their Sunbrella. It’s a styled to fit (simicustom) supposed to be made to fit my specific model. I’ll let you know how it turns out.
  11. Douglasdzaster

    Boat cover suggestions

    Bad stuff about these guys on BBB. Maybe someone will recommend a company on this thread.
  12. Douglasdzaster

    Boat cover suggestions

    I apologize I called it Shark skin in my post. Sealskin is the brand.
  13. Douglasdzaster

    Boat cover suggestions

    My cheap cover gave it up today and ripped. Since I’m rebuilding I want to get a good cover. Im looking at a Shark skin cover I found. It comes with a 10 year warranty for leaks, water repelling, any rips or tears etc. And they don’t prorate it either as time passes. Has anyone had any...
  14. Douglasdzaster

    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    The mending plates and T- nuts are ordered. When they get here I’ll do a mock up of the floor so I can drill all the holes in the plywood and then do the epoxy. I’m also going to be using some pieces of aluminum angle to hold down the floor. These will be fastened with rivnuts. I’ll also be...
  15. Douglasdzaster

    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    I found 316 stainless steel T-nuts. Change of plans now. Instead of using Riv nuts and drilling any holes in the ribs I found some stainless steel mending plates to tie the three sections of flooring together using T- nuts for this also. Now I’ll be able to cut the carpet in one piece instead of...
  16. Douglasdzaster

    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    Thank you for the information. I was trying to get some big pieces of cardboard from where my wife works but there was no telling when something would ship in with it. I’ll definitely start looking for material for templates ahead of time on my next project. I’m no carpenter and was trying to...
  17. Douglasdzaster

    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    I finally had the weather and time today to finish cutting and fitting the plywood. I learned nothing worked the same way twice when working on a 1983. I wanted a tight fit so I had to cut three pieces for the 52” wide floor. 54” on top of the ribs. First thing I did was attempt the front piece...
  18. Douglasdzaster

    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    You found my first post when my nightmare began. I found out the plywood was treated and the signs and plywood together were keeping moister from escaping. As you can tell I’ve ended up completely redoing everything. With the hard part behind me my biggest enemy is the weather and timing since...
  19. Douglasdzaster

    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    Hey thanks. I’m definitely wanting a finished look. After the hours I put into abatement of the corrosion I’m building the floor so I can completely take it apart to keep everything dry and clean. I’m connecting the plywood to the ribs with riv nuts. I have the snaps for the carpet already but...
  20. Douglasdzaster

    1983 Monark 16/52 rebuild flooring question

    Thanks for your reply. The carpet is in a roll and is marine carpet with the rubber backing. I’ve been trying to find same kind of trim or edging I could adhere to the edges. I didn’t think about having it sewn. Even with the rubber backing it’s pretty thin. Probably why I got such a good deal...
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