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- Tue Nov 08, 2016 5:02 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-do SPORT 13
- Replies: 25
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Re: Re-do SPORT 13
In the process of doing the same thing. I read where Jamestown recommended thinning the Total Boat with Zylene. Why did you use lacquer thinner? I sure can't argue with your initial results though. It looks fantastic. Also, do you intend to stay with the cable steering? Mine didn't have any of the s...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:53 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Trailer Keel Roller and Bunk Height Adjustment
- Replies: 1
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Trailer Keel Roller and Bunk Height Adjustment
I've almost refurbished my boat trailer, but I am a little concerned about the keel roller and bunk configuration. When I bought the trailer a month ago the rollers heights and bunk locations and heights just didn't look right. I read where the weight of the hull is to be supported on the keel (so r...
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:48 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1970 SPORT 13 Sport Restoration
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5109
Re: 1970 SPORT 13 Sport Restoration
I talked to a guy who is a marine mechanic and does all kinds of work on boats. He says it's osmotic blistering. I have been Googling all thngs osmotic blistering. The pic is an extreme close up. The blisters are about 1/8 inch in diameter. He says grind/sand it down to the fiberglass mat. So I gues...
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:09 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1970 SPORT 13 Sport Restoration
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5109
Re: 1970 13 Sport resto starting
The spider cracks I get. It's the little pock marks that have me scratching my head.
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:14 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1970 SPORT 13 Sport Restoration
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5109
Re: 1970 13 Sport resto starting
[I s]tripped out everything [from] the hull and pressure washed [the hull]. [The hull] looks good with no repaired damage, but there are a few spots with pock marks on the hull. [The marks on the hull a]lmost look like little marine creatures bored little holes into the gelcoat. What caused these? [...
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:06 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1970 SPORT 13 Sport Restoration
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5109
1970 SPORT 13 Sport Restoration
[I p]icked up a 1970 Sport 13 at an estate sale when they accepted my lowball offer. When they called saying I had won the boat, my first reaction was "oh shoot." I have no idea what I'm doing, so any advice as I progress through the process would be greatly appreciated. I'm not trying to ...