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by Marlinmate
Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:34 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Seating Placement
Replies: 4
Views: 2434

Re: 13-footer Seating Placement

Or, do you just need the fore-and-aft location of the various assembled components? And, if this is the case, perhaps you only need two measurements: the distance from the transom to the helm seat, and the distance from the transom to the console. These might be easily obtained from someone who has...
by Marlinmate
Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:30 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Rub Rail Installation: Seven Questions
Replies: 16
Views: 5403

Re: Rub Rail Installation: Seven Questions

RUB RAIL UPDATE - I ended up getting some screws from Sue L at Beacon. Self tapping, Stainless, and with some sort of orange epoxy already on them. I used at least 4 clamps and started on the port side. My 15 year old son learned some new words, but in the end, we got it installed. Started out predr...
by Marlinmate
Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:12 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1977 13 Whaler Super Sport Seating
Replies: 0
Views: 3878

1977 13 Whaler Super Sport Seating

Getting down to the final stages. Ended up ordering a 14Gallon Moeller gas tank to place under the front bench seat. Did this based on the 40hp 4 stroke going on the stern and all the comments about weight placement Now comes the seat installation. Some say to move the seats forward. Others say ther...
by Marlinmate
Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:13 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Rub Rail Installation: Seven Questions
Replies: 16
Views: 5403

Re: Rub Rail Installation: Seven Questions

First failure: I started to install the rub rail. I drilled the first 13/64-inch-diameter hole (seen at far right below), and I used 3/16 x 5/8-inch rivets. The boat hull is pristine and all original holes have been filled in. 133865389_10224033409972065_4114900288626274237_n.jpg I got to the second...
by Marlinmate
Tue Dec 29, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Best Varnish
Replies: 7
Views: 2934

Re: Best Varnish

That makes logical sense. Reading the advertised label says its formulated for varnish too? I'll probably avoid it this time and If I ever have to redo my woodwork, may try it
by Marlinmate
Tue Dec 29, 2020 7:51 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Seating Placement
Replies: 4
Views: 2434

Re: 13-footer Seating Placement

I'll clarify. I'm putting in a Super Sport interior and remote steering.

What is the stock seating placement?
by Marlinmate
Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:58 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Seating Placement
Replies: 4
Views: 2434

13-footer Seating Placement

I'm sure this is out there, but my search [results] are coming up short.

Is there a diagram showing the original placement and measurements of the seats [on a 13-footer][?].
by Marlinmate
Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:50 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Best Varnish
Replies: 7
Views: 2934

Re: Best Varnish

Thanks for the responses.

Has anyone used the Petit EZ-Poxy Performance Enhancer 3021 in their varnish process? Claims of the varnish being harder and glossier intrigue me.
by Marlinmate
Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:36 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Best Varnish
Replies: 7
Views: 2934

Best Varnish

What varnish is best?
by Marlinmate
Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:32 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Rub Rail Installation: Seven Questions
Replies: 16
Views: 5403

Rub Rail Installation: Seven Questions

I've ordered the three piece rub rail for my 13-footer: white L-channel, white rub rail, and black [vinyl] insert. Q1: what screw head is better among flat head, pan head, and oval head? Q2: is a #8 x 1-inch screw good? Q3: is a #8 x 1-inch screwr bad? Q4: why is a #8 x 1-inch screw either good or b...
by Marlinmate
Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:30 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Rough Hull
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

Re: 13-footer Rough Hull

How far forward is too far forward to move the seats and console?
by Marlinmate
Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:24 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Rough Hull
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

Re: 13-footer - Nickel and Dime Costs

Now [the cost of restoration of rough-hull 13-foot is down to] nickel and dime items: ⋅ Rub rails (white with black Insert) ⋅ Wire, connectors. heat shrink, olde, and AWG-14 wore for [navigation lamps] ⋅ [combined sidelight lamp] converted to LED ⋅ [white all-...
by Marlinmate
Tue Nov 24, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Capacity Plate: Seven Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1528

Capacity Plate: Seven Questions

[Separated from another topic for discussion in its own thread]. Q1: Where can I source [replacements for the two capacity plates seen below which are from an older 13-foot hull and are located adjacent to each other]? bottomCapacityPlate.jpg topCapacityPlate.jpg Q2: Did one [capacity plate] replace...
by Marlinmate
Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:50 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Rough Hull
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

Re: Repainting

[The 13-foot hull restoration is] coming along nicely. [I will] soon pick up [the repainted hull] from the painter. [The painter used] Awlgrip Snow White on the exterior and Awlgrip Whaler Blue on the interior. 13hull_.jpg [Moderator's note: the above image of the hull is a very small image. If you ...
by Marlinmate
Thu Oct 08, 2020 11:53 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Rough Hull
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

Re: 13-footer Rough Hull

2B=13 footer and 8510 means it is the 8510 hull laid up in this style.
by Marlinmate
Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:41 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Rough Hull
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

Re: 13-footer Rough Hull

The stencil number is 2B8510. What information can be taken from that?
by Marlinmate
Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Rough Hull
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

13-footer Rough Hull

Do you see any damage that jumps out in the several illustrations below?

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Fig. 1. My driveway
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Fig. 2. My driveway and cars
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Fig. 3. Dirt around drains
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Fig. 4. Hull Damage
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Fig. 5. Hull Damage
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Fig. 6. Hull damage
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Fig. 7. Hull Damage
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Fig. 8. My son's feet
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Fig. 9. Dirty transom
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Fig. 10. Transom
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Fig. 11. Hull Damage
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Fig. 12. Hull Damage
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by Marlinmate
Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:09 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Rough Hull
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

13-footer Rough Hull

Greetings. I recently acquired a 1977 13-footer and a trailer. I got the hull only— nothing else, no seats, no steering wheel, no engine, no rails. It needs some TLC which it will get. I have three sons ages 15, 13, and 11. The older two are into angling. I'll need help. I'll rely on your knowledge ...