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tommymonza 09-18-2024 07:39 PM


Originally Posted by noli (Post 4909254)
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the boat sits too high on the trailer for my liking, so I wanted to adjust it...but the bolts are frozen and rusty


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...e297f471ca.jpg

Cheap $15 angle grinder from harbor freight with a couple cut off wheels is the best way to deal with old rusty bolts.

Rookie 09-18-2024 07:41 PM


Originally Posted by noli (Post 4909253)
Tommy, did not know that

That's why I love these websites. will go to HD and get a moisture meter and know her condition ... will get back to you


...and Tommy, will def keep the windhshield :drink:

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Home Depot moisture meter on a new transom and side hull balsa for reference.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...0619d83a8e.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6cdc632ebf.jpg

noli 09-18-2024 07:44 PM

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thanks folks!

what percentage is bad?




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Rookie 09-18-2024 07:57 PM

I've cut out some parts of transoms out that were 18% and then second guessed if it was worth it. 23%+ I'd start being concerned.
I'm no expert just my findings.

noli 09-22-2024 06:39 PM

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starting work on the dash.

in its raw form
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...34cd1eae17.jpg











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noli 09-22-2024 06:40 PM

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fitting the core

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...fc8c65af10.jpg


noli 09-22-2024 06:41 PM

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fitting the core

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...99ba48dc9b.jpg




noli 11-01-2024 07:21 AM

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replace wood core which was soaked in hydraulic fluid


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...2ee47141f0.jpg


noli 11-01-2024 07:35 AM

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tape on cardboard to prevent fiberglass backing to not sag while it's curing

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...2de51afc26.jpg




noli 11-01-2024 07:40 AM

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fiberglass laid in the back of dash using epoxy resin

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...4edd49b95c.jpg





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