What type of construction is your boat? If it is carvel planked then you should be able to accomplish the task yourself provided the area of...
The American pacific northwest is a very nice and comfortable area to live. If you like drinking coffee and are comfortable in a huge boating...
Acidhouse, You could check around any through hulls if there are any. The transom plate is also a common area where water can work it's way in. As...
Splitshot, I think that you are on the right track by researching various methods of repair for your boat. What is important, is knowing and using...
It would seem that you are facing an extensive refit should you decide to begin. Just remember, if you do begin and start enjoying the adventure,...
Slipshot, Are you referring to the planking, frames,keel, or all of the above? A common problem with Chriscrafts, historically speaking, is that...
Searaytuna, If you have the abilities to build a hard top then you have the abilities to build a pilothouse. For the most part, you will only have...
I am unsure if I understood your post. However, I will offer this point.Generally the use of molds allows the builder the ability to create the...
Winston, I struck up a conversation with a gentleman the other day and he mentioned to me that he had some similar issues to deal with once he had...
Amy,am I to assume that you are planning to strip out and replace your foredeck,or are you merely looking to spruce up what you already have? If...
It is true that, unless you are very careful, the epoxy will soften and probably blister if you try to use a heat gun. If you try sandblasting you...
Vonglass, It is difficult to accurately assess your boat based on the photos you provided due to the build up of barnacle roots on the wetted...
Winston ,it looks like things have progressed well so far. I can see that you might have some adjustments to make, but she looks good! Looking...
Removing and replacing the old decking is usually the way to go if the decking is gone. I do not favour simply covering up old problems. If you...
As concerns your planking schedule, I have always installed the garboard planks first. There is usually a fair amount of twist in the aft and...
Thanks for the pics Kyle, I will try to make time to reply to your post on the weekend. Let us know what the construction of your hull to deck...
Picures would help a lot, closeups of the affected areas especially. Unfortunately,shortcuts do not translate into safe boating. Include some...
I assume that your boat is built of wood. It is wise of you to want to change your set up if it has relied on angle brackets to support the...
Patty, I have found a boat that may be similar to yours in the classifieds. Does your boat have its engine mounted at midship with a straight...
caulking issues Garvey Guy, What are your boat's planking dimensions ? For a boat of relatively small size, I doubt that they are more than 3/4...
