My hull is an Aluminum Goods Corp from the mid-70's. It's a near copy of the SS16. However, the only wood in it is the transom, deck, and side panels. And I suppose perhaps seat cushion bases.
My hull is an Aluminum Goods Corp from the mid-70's. It's a near copy of the SS16. However, the only wood in it is the transom, deck, and side panels. And I suppose perhaps seat cushion bases.
You know, I wonder if belt dressing will work. Something to make the rubber inserts sticky. Coupled with new rivets like you said could be enough. I worry that the jostling in the waves could make the window pop if too tightly sealed?
During my rebuild I was thinking the same thing. The issue is with the hing in the window, it is sagging. While my neighbor and I were examining the sag in the door, to my horror, my neighbor Gordie grab the door at the open end, and heaved up on it. That actually bent it back into shape, and now it doesn't sag.
Hey Shoe,
Thanks yep I saw that. Does the latch simply hook underneath the plywood?
Whoa. Almost joined the dark side! Even though this project is far more involved than I had expected initially, I must admit I keep looking fondly at old aluminum hulks I spot sitting in backyards around the province. Must resist like you did, and focus on the one in the shop though!
Yes indeed. I tried to keep at simple as possible.
I hear you. I might pick one up once this one’s done and start over again but a little bit different.
I have a soft spot for small runabouts with wrap-around windscreens. I almost bought a Starcraft JetStar before my current project. Looking back on it, I'm glad I passed on it. It was too far gone and too high a price. At least next time I'll know what to look for!
