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- Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:57 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Classic Sport 13 or 15 Raising Rear Thwart Seat
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4452
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[NOTE: I added this image to your initial posting--jimh]
- Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:44 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Classic Sport 13 or 15 Raising Rear Thwart Seat
- Replies: 4
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Classic Sport 13 or 15 Raising Rear Thwart Seat
Classic Sport 13 or 15 Raising Rear Thwart Seat I would like to raise the aft thwart seat for comfort and to give me some room in the future to mount a backrest under the seat. As it sits now as original from the factory on the hull rail, there is no clearance above the gas tank. In the picture [no...
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 7:42 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Sport 15 to Center Console
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17604
Re: Converting Sport 15 to Center Console
would love to hear your alternative solutions for running the rigging without a tunnel. The only thing I can think of to keep them hidden would be a front thwart seat and mount the rigging in a tube under the seat.
- Tue Jul 12, 2016 11:08 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 15-foot Models
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13578
Re: 15-foot Models
When I bought my whaler Jim's page here was a great resource to compare the options: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/15/models.html I am biased as have 1977 sport 15- Have ridden in the CC version a bunch too. To answer your question my quick thoughts on the 3 options (will include CC as ...
- Thu May 05, 2016 10:49 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-finishing Mahogany
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14529
Re: Re-finishing Mahogany
The wood is done for now! (sorry about the photo orientation) The first pic there is some light that looks like a scratch, but its just a reflection...
- Thu Apr 21, 2016 3:50 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Raising the Stock Seats on Classic Sport 15
- Replies: 12
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Re: Raising the Stock Seats on Classic Sport 15
I just tried to raise my seat above the risers on my 1977 sport 15. The risers are bowed out and there is only a tiny overlap on the boards so it is not safe to sit on. I am wondering what to do. I could put a wood strip screwed onto the side of the riser to extend it or add some L brackets. IMG_388...
- Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:38 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-finishing Mahogany
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14529
Re: Re-finishing Mahogany
Thanks! finished product looks great!
Did you drill the thwart seat and riser out first? any tips on that process would be helpful!
One concern is my rails are not 100% vertical, I mean they are pretty close but also 30 years old...
Did you drill the thwart seat and riser out first? any tips on that process would be helpful!
One concern is my rails are not 100% vertical, I mean they are pretty close but also 30 years old...
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:04 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-finishing Mahogany
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14529
Re: Re-finishing Mahogany
8 was the number I was going for so will see how it looks after 8 and go from there. I am varnishing over some screw holes and plan on drilling a few more when I move the seat on top of the risers. My question is what do you recommend I put on the screws or wood to seal it while putting screws into ...
- Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:05 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: teleflex touch up paint?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3169
teleflex touch up paint?
what is the teleflex part called that elevates the wheel? as you can see its chipping. whats the best way to remove whats on there? and do I have to get it bare before repainting? also what type of paint or product should I use?
thanks!
thanks!
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:02 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-finishing Mahogany
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14529
Re: Re-finishing Mahogany
after pics with anchor hatch too. not pictured is side console.
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:01 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-finishing Mahogany
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14529
Re: Re-finishing Mahogany
Got down to it today in the 70 heat wave in Boston! Started with 80 grit on the belt sander - very light touch to get the old varnish off moved to 100 on the palm then 120 on orbital. What grit do you stop at before next step? forgot to buy tackcloth and was getting late in day so decided to stop th...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:32 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Polyurethane Or Varnish
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5090
Re: Polyurethane Or Varnish
Jim, Thanks for the clarification on who wrote the article and when it was written. You are right I should address my questions to them. I apologize for addressing you incorrectly and now realize this was not your article. I find so often that someone posts a question in the forum only to a receive ...
- Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:08 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Polyurethane Or Varnish
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5090
Polyurethane Or Varnish
Jim and others--In the Reference section you mention that the two-part polyurethane is the most labor intensive. How can that be when you state three to six coats needed compared to varnish's 12 coats[?] In addition does not need sanding in between every-coat. Reading this, it looks like it [that is...
- Thu Feb 25, 2016 2:53 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-finishing Mahogany
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14529
Re: Re-finishing Mahogany
thanks guys! I am thinking the wood would be prety good eaither way as it is in such good shape and never seen the sun covered 70% of its life. That being said the hard work is in the sanding down to bare wood, not the varnish/ rough sand repeat. Makes sense and not that much extra effort to rough i...
- Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:01 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-finishing Mahogany
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14529
Re: Re-finishing Mahogany
thanks for the infomation! I guess I am still trying to figure out if I can leave the mint side (pic 3) alone. If the last stain and varnish is in perfect shape on one side. Do I need to sand it down and start over or can I just hit the top peeling (sunfacing side) and edges of the board to make sur...
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:10 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-finishing Mahogany
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14529
Re-finishing Mahogany
I am getting ready to sand and re-varnish the mahogany on my 1977 SPORT 15. The previous owner did a great job on the wood in 2012 but did not keep it covered as well as he would have liked too. The topside wood needs to be sanded down completely but the bottom looks mint--not a scratch and has neve...
- Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:56 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Show Us Your Whaler
- Replies: 147
- Views: 158587
Re: Show Us Your Whaler
This is her now, I built this tent frame with green and scrap wood and the mahogony is waiting for me to start sanding!
- Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:51 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Show Us Your Whaler
- Replies: 147
- Views: 158587
Re: Show Us Your Whaler
IMG_3080.JPG This is my 1977 sport 15 sitting on the dock a few days after I bought her last summer July 2015. This is in Chatham, Cape Cod. The cushions (one is not in picture) were from my late grandfathers Eastport. His boat was sold over 25 years ago but he must have kept the cushion them and I...
- Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:54 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: SPORT 15: Location to Stow White All-Round Lamp
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3699
Re: SPORT 15: Location to Stow White All-Round Lamp
Thanks for the ideas and the link to those clips!
I think I will wait to drill any holes as I may add a backrest which could be a great spot for it.
I think I will wait to drill any holes as I may add a backrest which could be a great spot for it.
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:42 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1987 15 Sport CC F70: Amazing Results
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7737
Re: 1987 15 Sport CC F70: Amazing Results
sweet ride! speed sounds right where it should be!
Is that a full montauk consule?
first pic it looks your engine has an earring on the starboard side? or is that a sticker?
Is that a full montauk consule?
first pic it looks your engine has an earring on the starboard side? or is that a sticker?
- Tue Feb 09, 2016 4:41 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Bilge Pump Wiring and Switch
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2482
Bilge Pump Wiring and Switch
Right now my 1977 Boston Whaler SPORT 15 boat's RULE 1100 automatic bilge pump is wired directly to the battery with an in-line fuse on the positive circuit that is accessible to remove in order to turn off. Is there any reason I should be changing the wiring to a three-position OFF-ON-AUTO switch? ...
- Tue Feb 09, 2016 4:19 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Winter Projets
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11331
Re: Winter Projets
[A]ll the wood is off my boat, so biggest project is sanding and varnishing. [A]lso took apart my light pole and the O-ring [disintegrated]. I want to make that sound again. In addition the light pole connecting piece was too big to move through the bracket, which meant I could take down the light b...
- Tue Feb 09, 2016 4:10 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: SPORT 15 60-HP
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5228
Re: SPORT 15 60-HP
I have the Honda BF 60 on my 1977 sport 15. The engine had under 20 hours on it when i bought it with the boat in July ( i'm guessing 80-100 now). I could not be happier with the pair. That being said my buddy's 15 with a late 1990's Johnson 70hp 2 stroke will beat it on top end speed, however even ...
- Mon Feb 08, 2016 5:53 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: SPORT 15: Location to Stow White All-Round Lamp
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3699
SPORT 15: Location to Stow White All-Round Lamp
I want to [stow the white all-round navigation lamp and its pole] somewhere on my Boston Whaler SPORT 15. There is no room under seat due to fuel tank. Are there any good spots I may not be thinking of?
I was going to use a Beckson clip. Or buy these nice ones with wood blocks.
I was going to use a Beckson clip. Or buy these nice ones with wood blocks.
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:30 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Boating Podcasts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5110
Boating Podcasts
I just listened to the West System podcast from continuouswave and thought it was great. Does anyone have any other marine podcasts on boat repairs, Boston Whaler boats, boat engines, or anything boat related to listen to on my commute? Thanks