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- Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:03 am
- Forum: MARKETPLACE
- Topic: FS: 1968 hull with E-TEC 90 $6,900 in Florida
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FS: 1968 hull with E-TEC 90 $6,900 in Florida
For sale: a 1968 Boston Whaler with a E-TEC 90-HP engine with about 200 hours purchased new in 2013. The hull and the E-TEC have performed flawlessly over the years. An Aluminum Magic Tilt quality trailer is included. The boat needs renovation on the woodwork, paint, and gel coat. Stainless railing ...
- Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:00 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Testing Transom for Wet Wood with Test Hole
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Re: Testing Transom for Wet Wood with Test Hole
I think drilling holes is effective but only if necessary. When I restored my 1968 hull, I noticed water was in the transom wood from listening via tapping around. I ended up drilling four 3/8-inch holes around the drain tube where the sound was noticeably different and then used various drying meth...
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:39 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1965 Nauset Trailer Replacement
- Replies: 7
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Re: 1965 Nauset Trailer Replacement
Reference the trailer section of this site here: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/trailering/ I went to a reputable trailer shop and and explained what I needed. Their rep was pushing the bunk support method but I was insistent on keel support with bunk secondary supports. I ended up with ...
- Tue May 10, 2016 9:16 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Drain Tube Replacement Problem
- Replies: 3
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Re: Drain Tube Replacement Problem
I also used a dowel (actually an old broom stick) to help fit a replacement drain tube. I also had to do some minor sanding to enlarge the hole, but that was probably because I used slightly larger PVC instead of metal. It fit perfectly and with 3M 5200 for sealing it has held up. Out of curiosity w...