captainnate
Petty Officer 1st Class
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I want to paint the top forward area, so I took the windshield off


Very nice! Love seeing clecos in action!Here are a few pictures from my bow reconstruction:
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Thanks for the helpHere are a few pictures from my bow reconstruction:
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I was testing the fit before I drill holes in the new dash plywood. I was hoping I could simply reattach the windshield without rebuilding it. I do have one attachment bolt that is broken, and wouldn't mind replacing the other bolts. Do I just drill out the rivets to take the windshield apart? Is it going to be hard to get it back together? Thanks
MNhunter1, thanks again for the helpWindshield replacement seal was from Taylor Made Systems, profile 8288020. I purchased 8' at $2.27/ft + shipping and handling...but that was also 2014.

I sanded the floor a bit and put another coat of spar urethane down yesterday. Now I'm trying to find some 3M 80 adhesive to buy. How much do you think I need to glue the floor vinyl down?How long do you intend to keep the boat? From the factory, these decks were typically unsealed and lasted many years. Not sure how many coats of Spar you have on there now, but the vinyl should also prevent/minimize any water exposure to the wood once you have it put down. I personally would just proceed with the vinyl, but I also don't know how much exposure it's had since the spar was applied. I also don't know how you intend to store the boat moving forward, so that might play a role in your decision making. Mine sits in a climate controlled garage and covered anytime it sits outside, so any exposure it sees from routine use won't be enough to deteriorate the decking in my lifetime, and I didn't build it with intentions of it lasting for another generation past mine, whether it does or does not.
I would revisit your storage methods and see if there is a better way to prevent water intrusion or moisture build up moving forward. Maybe a better cover, different tarp, or just some other adjustments to mitigate what exposure you can.