1974 OUTRAGE 21: Console and Gunwale Cap Repair

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jwestwood posted 01-17-2014 03:01 PM ET (US)
I am working on "Reel Easy", 1974 Outrage 21. The console face where mountings are located has been cut to shreads. It has been suggested that I completely cut out the original face of the console and install an insert which will be the new mounting surface. I purchased a half-inch-thick piece of boat board from PlasTeak which I will be using for the insert.
In addition I purchased some 3/4" x 3-1/2" PlasTeak boards that I will be using as gunwale caps.[This material was chosen instead of actual teak wood because] I need to minimize my maintainance time on this boat. In reality it looks pretty good. [The] only [other material for the gunwale caps] that might be better is only available in China. I would love [to hear replies with] thoughts from board [about these repairs and materials].
jimh posted 01-18-2014 11:34 AM ET (US)
In my opinion, repairs, modifications, and materials used to restore classic Boston Whaler boats do not have to be limited to original materials or designs. Many owners have made extremely good repairs or modifications, using a variety of materials, and have produced improvements in these older boats. I judge repairs and revisions based on how well they are done and what utility they provide, more than just considering if they were employed on the original boat.
jwestwood posted 01-20-2014 09:11 AM ET (US)
Jim: Thanks for your comments as I appreciate your opinion a lot. I will try to post pics as I progress.

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Author	Topic: 1974 OUTRAGE 21: Console and Gunwale Cap Repair
jwestwood	posted 01-17-2014 03:01 PM ET (US) I am working on "Reel Easy", 1974 Outrage 21. The console face where mountings are located has been cut to shreads. It has been suggested that I completely cut out the original face of the console and install an insert which will be the new mounting surface. I purchased a half-inch-thick piece of boat board from PlasTeak which I will be using for the insert. In addition I purchased some 3/4" x 3-1/2" PlasTeak boards that I will be using as gunwale caps.[This material was chosen instead of actual teak wood because] I need to minimize my maintainance time on this boat. In reality it looks pretty good. [The] only [other material for the gunwale caps] that might be better is only available in China. I would love [to hear replies with] thoughts from board [about these repairs and materials].
jimh	posted 01-18-2014 11:34 AM ET (US) In my opinion, repairs, modifications, and materials used to restore classic Boston Whaler boats do not have to be limited to original materials or designs. Many owners have made extremely good repairs or modifications, using a variety of materials, and have produced improvements in these older boats. I judge repairs and revisions based on how well they are done and what utility they provide, more than just considering if they were employed on the original boat.
jwestwood	posted 01-20-2014 09:11 AM ET (US) Jim: Thanks for your comments as I appreciate your opinion a lot. I will try to post pics as I progress.