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To restore or replace an existing patch?

I've done a ton of sanding on my restore and discovered today just how bad one particular section of my side panel is. I knew the previous…

Started by Jeff Jennings in General Forum

3 Mar 30, 2009
Reply by Jeff Jennings

interior completed for now

thank you to everyone for your comments and help. I sanded her all out and in the end decided to use teak oil on it. She looks great, maybe…

Started by Brad in General Forum

4 Mar 30, 2009
Reply by Jason Knight

Made a decision. Oiled skid shoe

If you've read my other posts, I was undecided on doing a glass bottom like my other boats, or a skid shoe. Skid shoe it is! on this one.…

Started by Dave Z in General Forum

9 Mar 29, 2009
Reply by Dave Z

Just another run of the mill meranti boat

Boat is coming along nice. I got bored this afternoon and decided to varnish the exterior. Looks pretty nice. I put the bottom on over the…

Started by Dave Z in General Forum

8 Mar 26, 2009
Reply by Jesse Ronnow

The Casting Deck

Does anyone have any tricks for matching the curve in the hull to the curve in on the casting deck. I am totally stumped. Thanks in advanc…

Started by Jesse Ronnow in General Forum

4 Mar 26, 2009
Reply by Jesse Ronnow

In need of direction

Hi everyone, My name is Chris and I have been a guide and casting instructor for many years in Redding, CA. I got out of the industry roug…

Started by Chris King in General Forum

7 Mar 26, 2009
Reply by Randy Dersham

Filler after primer?

I have a good coat of primer down on my boat. I have sanded/epoxied/quick faired the snot out of it. However, there are some screw holes ex…

Started by Craig in General Forum

2 Mar 26, 2009
Reply by Randy Dersham

fiberglass in the interior

so I have been toying with the idea of glassing the floor on the inside. I know that it would not look the best, but I think that I prolong…

Started by Brad in General Forum

2 Mar 25, 2009
Reply by Brad

Traditional seat back

How much do you angle the seat backs to make them comfortable? I've got Roger's most excellent book but can't find any advice on that matte…

Started by jb in General Forum

5 Mar 24, 2009
Reply by jb

plywoood scarf joints

I am building a 18' drift boat and am wondering if anyone knows how to scarf the bottom 1/2 ply? I can do the lengthwise scarf, but I need…

Started by Bryan McDade in General Forum

10 Mar 21, 2009
Reply by Dave Z

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