1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

[Woodonglass]

Woo Hoo, When does the Fiberglass Workshop class start?? I want to sign up now!!! That's some might fine "Do Over"!!! When it's Gelcoated and installed, it'll look Fact-TOE-REE!!!! GREAT JOB DECKER!!!!

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[Decker83]

looks good. nice work

Thanks jbcurt..

 

[Decker83]

Now that turned out great Decker!

Thanks Troop.. Great to hear from you..
Hope things are going good your way..

Liked the fish pic.. Looked like great day..

 

[Decker83]

Woo Hoo, When does the Fiberglass Workshop class start?? I want to sign up now!!! That's some might fine "Do Over"!!! When it's Gelcoated and installed, it'll look Fact-TOE-REE!!!! GREAT JOB DECKER!!!!

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Thanks WOG..
Don't think I'll be starting any classes, but sure could use some..
Was hoping someone would show me how to do this stuff..

Praying that things are getting better for your mother..

 

[GT1000000]

Still getting all caught up with things and I just saw the latest progress on your console...
Absolutely Grade A Number One Quality work there, sir...
Very, very nice!
Looking forward to more good things happening over here...
All the best!

 

[Decker83]

First I would like to say I've been missing reading and posting to the forum.
It's been a long time since I've logged on..

I don't have any new updates for the Deck Boat..
I've been having some health problems.. If you recall I twisted my ankle back about 2 years ago.
I did more damage than I thought.. I actually fractured it..
Over the last 2 years the bones became infected and last week I had to have my left foot amputated..
Everything is healing well and I hope to be up and running soon and back at the Deck Boat..

I am glad to be back on the forum and looking to forward to reading and posting again..

 

[jbcurt00]

Dang, sorry to hear that ^^^ Nice to hear from ya though. Take care of yourself. 'See' ya again soon...

 

[Pmccraney]

Kent:
Very sorry to hear about the health issues. I hope you heal up and can one day finish this labor of love that have worked so hard on. The forum has really not been the same the last few months... In fact, today is the first day I've logged on in a month or so.

Again, best wishes.

Take care,
Patrick

 

[Woodonglass]

Kent, I'm sorry for your misfortune!!! I know you will be on the mend in no time and back at it with a vengance. I for one have missed you!!! Welcome Bace buddy!!!

 

[GT1000000]

Wow! I am very sad and sorry to hear about your ankle and the resulting loss of your foot.
My thoughts and prayers are with you for a quick and healthy recovery...
All the best to you and yours, my friend.

 

[sphelps]

Decker I have really missed you here and I'm so sorry that you have had to go through this setback in your life .. Knowing you and your can do spirit I know you will overcome whatever this challenge brings ..
Can you be fitted with a prosthetic foot ? Stay strong my friend !

 

[jigngrub]

Dammit Decker, I hate to hear that! I hate it worser than an ol' 'possum hates an axe handle!!!:facepalm:

I hope they fix you up with a "blade" better than that South African boys... so you can run faster and jump higher, without mental anguish and murderous tendencies...

All the best to you Decker, and may you complete your project in spite of your unforeseen obstacles.

 

[friderday]

I, too, have wondered about your boat. I am sorry to hear that a serious health problem explains your absence. May you heal quickly and get back to work on the boat. Thankfully, it was not your hands as we all have proof, even pics, that they are capable of magic!

 

[saginawbayboater]

Wow Decker sorry you've had such a rough time of it. My thought and prayers are with you for a speedy and pain free recovery!!!!

One day at a time kind Sir!!!!

 

[Decker83]

Stopping in to say Merry Christmas to all my friends here on I-boats.
Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow.

Want to thank each and everyone of you for your thoughts prayers and good whishes..

Been a long road for me this year, but I finally got my new legs today. That was my greatest gift this year, except for the Admiral hanging in with me..
Couldn't have made it without her..:love_heart:

Yes I did say Legs. Lost my right leg below the knee back in 1990 and my left leg below the knee this year..:violin:

I was able to walk today for the first time in 5 months..:triumphant:
Will take some time to get use to walking but I will be back at it in no time..
Here's a pic of my new update..

 

[sphelps]

Merry Christmas Decker !!
So good to hear from ya ! Was wondering how you were doing .... Glad your hanging in there .. I didn't realize that you were already missing a foot .. With all that work you have done on your boat you are truly a man amongst men and are a very courageous dude my friend .
Ok now I gotta ask about these new feet .. Did they like make a mold of your legs to to form the cups or is it like a one size fits most kind of thing . And how do ya keep em attached to your legs ?
Keep the faith brother we are all pulling for ya ! Hopefully see ya back in action soon !!

 

[Decker83]

Thank you sphelps for the kind words.

The cups or custom fit to each leg.. It was really cool how they made them.. He used a scanning gun and attached a sensor to my leg. Then he scanned my leg and it showed on his laptop in a three d picture. He sent the scans over to another shop and they used a CNC router to cut out the molds.. He said it would be accurate up to 1 mm.. They fit very well..
I use a gel liner that rolls up my leg and has a pin screwed in the end. The liner is like a large sock.. The
pin goes into a locking device in the bottom of the leg. There is a release button on the outside of the leg to let me take them off..

From my family to yours, HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS AND A BETTER NEW YEAR..

 

[jbcurt00]

Congrats on the new personal hardware, looks great

Glad to 'see' ya back @the ole joint.

Merry Christmas, been a tough bottom half of 2014, come on 2015. Have a great new year!

 

[Woodonglass]

Now that you're the mechanical man I can't wait to see what you're gunna do to that boat of yours. Merry Christmas my good friend

 

[64osby]

You don't happen to have any Kin named Steve Austin do you?:happy:

Walk Proud.