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Now that the rub rail is off, I need to separate the upper shell from the hull. I used the same pry bar and wedged it between both halves until it started to come apart. Once I got the pry bar wedged between, I simply hammered the side of it and slide it all the way around, breaking apart the epoxy that held it together. here
You might need to remove the remaining rivets with a punch and mallet, however I just used a pry bar to pull off the rub rail which was surprisingly easy. more
So I bought a ’72 runabout (make unknown) from some guy off Craigslist back in March for $150. No motor and he said the transom needed to be replaced and that everything else is solid. I thought it would be a great project this spring and my goal is to have it completed by mid July. I did a lot of research on transom builds and watched countless YouTube video tutorials but most of them lacked details, thats when I decided to write this blog and document every step so that the next guy has something a little more than I did.
I started this project with an open mind, I knew I would have plenty of expenses and trial and error considering that this is my first marine project. The transom was visibly wet and rotting and it was no wonder that this guy wanted to get rid of it…ALOT of work!
I started out by purchasing about 10 Dremel Reinforced cutting disks for my rotary tool which I used to grind out the rivets from the rub rail. I knew I was going to replace the rub rail anyways so I didnt worry too much about cutting into it. Be patient, this step takes some time but the only alternative is to drill out the rivets. I chose not to drill because they were steel rivets and most were rusted and mushroomed which would have made it a nightmare.
This boat is a project boat. Good for a first time wood boater. Engine is a KL. $1800.00 Call for details
Project condition. Decks and windshield are new Mahogany wood. Chris Craft 283 V8. Interior is original to boat. $8000.00 [links]
Rare project boat. Will need wood replacement. Single K engine not original to the boat. Mahogany Park Bench seats. This boat is all original and complete
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Excellent restored condition. New 5200 bottom. All new mahogany planking on decks, sides and transom. Nice new red upholstery, restored gauges, new correct wiring, rechromed deck hardware and rebuilt K engine with 1 hour on meter. Has a concealable fuel gauge installed. $39,000.
If you’d like to breathe new life into an old deck, applying one of the best deck resurfacers might be the way to go. A resurfacer can coat an old, ugly surface and give it a brand-new look. Read on to discover shopping tips and considerations to keep in mind when choosing a deck resurfacer, and then explore some of the top products on the market.
There’s nothing quite like a fresh deck surface to enjoy with friends and family. And with the best deck resurfacer, your guests won’t even know an old deck lies beneath that beautiful coating. But choosing a deck resurfacer can be complicated. The following section will point out the most critical points to keep in mind while shopping for one of these products.
Because they take so long to dry, it’s important to plan the application when the weather cooperates. Imagine spending all day resurfacing a deck only to have rain come through a few hours later and make a mess of the deck and the yard. When applying a resurfacer, having 3 days of pleasant, dry weather is ideal.