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Plywood checking on side panel of my tatman
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Hello friends,I've noticed some checking on the inside ply of the side panel under the seat toward the transom. I'm looking for ways to reinforce and repair this. It's about 10 inches long and feels…Continue
Tags: checking, tatman, repair
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Newman Jul 15, 2022.
Bo's anchor system starting to slip
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Does anyone know if bo is still around?I've sent an email and the phone numbers on the various websites I found aren't working.My anchor system has started to slip a little and I don't see a way to…Continue
Tags: anchor
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Newman Aug 7, 2020.
Oil
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does anyone have any good rules/tricks for when you know oiling a panel is done? I'm about 3/4 the way through a gallon of penofin on the interior of my boat that was varnished and sanded. I'm…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Z Apr 20, 2012.
Front stripping deck
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On the tatman design the front stripping deck is 1/8 inch that…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jack Rose Apr 20, 2012.
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Steve Jay replied to Steve Jay's discussion Plywood checking on side panel of my tatman
"I'm not exactly sure. This part of the boat doesn't really see much water as it rides above the river mostly. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Steve Jay's discussion Plywood checking on side panel of my tatman
"Hi. A heat gun and scraper would easily remove the varnish. Or light sanding. With the wood stripped you could apply a penetrating epoxy sealer. Then varnish, or fiberglass and varnish. The the damage caused by water? If so, it can be more extensive…"
Rick Newman replied to Steve Jay's discussion Bo's anchor system starting to slip
"How did the new rope work? Is your anchor release now working? Hope you are enjoying the summer!
Rick Newman"
Rick Newman replied to Steve Jay's discussion Bo's anchor system starting to slip
"I think you will find much better service from you unit with this rope!
Rick N"
Steve Jay replied to Steve Jay's discussion Bo's anchor system starting to slip
"The new anchor rope looks great and holds well. I'll get a few on the water shots this weekend. I love the new color!"
Bennett Yarbrough replied to Steve Jay's discussion Bo's anchor system starting to slip
"I vote for replacing the rope first as well, chalk it up as preventative maintenance I guess. Cant help you with the question about servicing the release. I have the Regal release and while it looks good, the peg that keeps the pedal…"
Rick Newman replied to Steve Jay's discussion Bo's anchor system starting to slip
"1. I got the unit without rope so I continue to use what was original to me. I want to suggest 1/2" rope is often used. I suggest that the simplest test to confirm proper operation is to purchase several diameters of rope with different…"
Steve Jay replied to Steve Jay's discussion Bo's anchor system starting to slip
"Very good point about the rope condition. That would be much quicker and simpler to replace. What is the typical diameter expected by these release systems and what knot have folks all aligned on for connecting the anchor? The knot on my rope is a…"
Rick Newman replied to Steve Jay's discussion Bo's anchor system starting to slip
"I have used a wooden frame to hold a metal release with no issues. Something to consider is the diameter and condition of your anchor rope. The more worn and reduced in diameter the less able the braking system will be able to stop your boat. I…"
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