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by ChristopherL
Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: A c.1985 SPORT 15: Island Shuttle; Work; Plans; Weather, Future
Replies: 4
Views: 3592

Re: Introduction - 15' Sport (1985ish) - Family Island shuttle

My paint booth at my shop has been busy, so I on April 10, 2021 I starting the process outside. I will apply final coats in the booth via HVLP. The goat end was build base coat layers. The first step was to apply the AwlGrip Red Primer. I let the primer cure for six hours based on ambient air temp, ...
by ChristopherL
Mon Feb 01, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Rub Rail Installation: Seven Questions
Replies: 16
Views: 5548

Re: Rub Rail Installation: Five Questions

I got to the second hole and [the rivet] wouldn't bite... Q6: what was [the cause of the rivets busting out of the hull]? Q7: are longer rivets needed? Marlinmate--I'm no expert, but in Spring of 2020 I replaced the three piece [rub] rail on my 15-footer. I followed the tutorials linked above. Havi...
by ChristopherL
Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: A c.1985 SPORT 15: Island Shuttle; Work; Plans; Weather, Future
Replies: 4
Views: 3592

A c.1985 SPORT 15: Island Shuttle; Work; Plans; Weather, Future

Hello all. I'm a long time lurker and reader of continuouswave.com and its great tutorials. Now I will share some details about my c.1985 SPORT 15, a family island shuttle. Our family has owned the boat from c. 1999. I describe the boat as a c.1985 because the stencl number is 5A46nn--that sounds to...