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This 13-footer boat does have the smirk, but the transom height was originally 15-inches. The transom has been fitted with a custom aluminum transom bracket to raise height to 20-inches.

I had planned on sanding down one layer to see if [the crazing were] in topcoat or gel coat.

I'm trying to line up my ducks so I know what to expect in the fall. I'm wrapping up a huge twin Diesel rebuild project that has been kicking my butt and hope to tackle this in short order.

Thank you

I read through a bunch of threads on [cracks and crazing] repair, and I watched a YouTube video on [refurbishing cracked and crazed gel coat in old Boston Whaler boats] by TotalBoat.

Very interesting, I'm always looking to build a better mouse trap. Those stainless steel tubes are sweet. Love the craftsmanship. admirable work


Tony G

I'd like to get [information] on crazing. Q1: Was [crazing of the gel coat] something the early Boston Whaler boats suffered from? Q2: If I strip off [the top coat of what looks like blue] paint [on a 1972 SPORT 13] will I find gel [coat] that has less crazing? Thank You BACKSTORY: The [1972] Sport ...

Hi Jim, Thanks for the reply. I've seen the bow light/chock thing. On this hull it's been swapped out for a plastic fixture. I'll probably opt for one of those as well. Re night operation: I'd say half the hours will be after dusk. I plan on using the boat as a bay runabout and have a Island with a ...

I just acquired a 1972 SPORT 13 (with a Yamaha 40-HP two-stroke-power-cycle engine in fair condition) that needs some extensive work How prone are these hulls to retaining moisture in the foam? Obviously over the course of 50 years there has been a hole drilled then filled and abandoned—I'm sure lea...