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by rcrcr
Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:03 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: FS: 1968 hull with E-TEC 90 $6,900 in Florida
Replies: 0
Views: 2841

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 ...
by rcrcr
Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:00 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Testing Transom for Wet Wood with Test Hole
Replies: 2
Views: 2538

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...
by rcrcr
Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:39 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1965 Nauset Trailer Replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 4874

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 ...
by rcrcr
Tue May 10, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Drain Tube Replacement Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 3835

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...