1. I have used US Composites epoxy and after 4 seasons in my Bayliner I feel I can say that it is a quality material. Cost per gallon is less than...
No images today but I have the windshield frame removed and loosened the forward deck. I think I'll have to cut it in half lengthwise to make it...
I do not know wooden boats and do not wish to put forth the image that I do, but when I saw the first hull I noticed what is actually normal and...
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Thanks for explaining PAR. It'll be wonderful to someday bring the amount of rotten wood in this thing down to zero and not have to smell it anymore
You've mentioned them before, PAR, but what are carlins? Are those the transverse beams under like the foredeck coring? And the sheer strake? I...
was this a bad idea? [IMG] It occurred to me that reglassing in the side decks after replacing the coring would be easier than trying to...
[IMG] Still working at it. Is it logical to leave one half of the structure intact, just in case my extensive photo and written documentation...
I got tearing into the salon more today... [IMG] The big mahogany beam below the windows is pretty rotten. We kind of discussed it but would...
That would solve the problem. Wonder if I could use that above for some skylights...
Got it, thanks PAR. Reminds me of the pretty varnished bilge of a 30' CC Cavalier at my marina. Too bad these mahogany beams will be hidden by a...
That all makes sense PAR. What kind of clear coat are we talking? Do you mean like varnish or an automotive clearcoat?
[IMG] I put in around 6 hours at the marina today and got the flybridge decking off. The beams look good despite the leaks through the deck and...
Thank you for lall the input once again PAR. its nice knowing what options I can go with along with their advantages and drawbacks. I do like...
