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re: Boat restoration/refurb advice
Posted on 2/26/14 at 6:23 pm to Chewbacha
Posted on 2/26/14 at 6:23 pm to Chewbacha
Do you know if he does complete restorations?
The more I research, the more I think I'd be in way over my head if I started tearing the transom apart trying to convert to a center console.
The more I research, the more I think I'd be in way over my head if I started tearing the transom apart trying to convert to a center console.
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Posted on 2/26/14 at 6:31 pm to lilsnappa
you can definitely do it
all the rigging etc runs thru a chase under a removable panel centerline on the deck
Very easy to get to and replace
Also if yours is like mine the fuel tank sits on the rear deck under the seat... Easy to remove and clean
The rear cap and transom well comes right off as well
Serious about classicmako
Post your pix there and those guys will have you a materials list and a tutorial in an hour
Good luck!
all the rigging etc runs thru a chase under a removable panel centerline on the deck
Very easy to get to and replace
Also if yours is like mine the fuel tank sits on the rear deck under the seat... Easy to remove and clean
The rear cap and transom well comes right off as well
Serious about classicmako
Post your pix there and those guys will have you a materials list and a tutorial in an hour
Good luck!
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:27 pm to fishfighter
quote:
West Marine sells a product that suppose to work repairing a rotting transom by drilling in holes to the top and mixing the product and pour in. To me, that is just putting a band aide on a problem. The real way is the grind out the inside of the transom, remove all wood
If you're talking about penetrating epoxy, that shite's legit. I've used it on my sailboats rudder and it's better than new. If you know anything about sailboats you know how much pressure is on that rudder and it stayed submerged for three years without leaking a drop after I did it. Solid as a rock. Just make sure you drill enough holes. It will heat up and expand itself into the rot under pressure then squirt out the holes. Let it do that, cool, harden, do it again.
As for bolts and screws, nothing, and I mean NOTHING works better than butyl tape to end water encroachment and it's the easiest shite in the world to work with.
Check this out for how to do it. LINK
Just refill the holes with West System then drill it out fresh. Do what it says in that post, never deal with that shite again.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 11:02 am to Captain Rumbeard
My wife is going to hate all of you for convincing me to do this... 
Posted on 2/27/14 at 1:28 pm to lilsnappa
That's a great boat with an even better story! 
Posted on 2/27/14 at 3:33 pm to lilsnappa
quote:
My wife is going to hate all of you for convincing me to do this...
I'm in the process of a 23' Kenner restoration. My wife has been giving me some "looks" lately and telling me I need to take her shopping. quote:
That's a great boat with an even better story!
Yes it is. Refurb and relish every minute on it.
This post was edited on 2/27/14 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 2/27/14 at 4:52 pm to lilsnappa
this could be you!
Posted on 2/27/14 at 5:16 pm to cgrand
Wow, that is almost the same boat. What year is that?
I guess I need to start hunting for a center console..
I guess I need to start hunting for a center console..
Posted on 2/27/14 at 6:32 pm to lilsnappa
Early 90's I think
As you probably know McKee is out of business
Their parts inventory has been sold a few times over the years, parts are getting scarce
Any small console should fit though
As you probably know McKee is out of business
Their parts inventory has been sold a few times over the years, parts are getting scarce
Any small console should fit though
Posted on 2/27/14 at 6:42 pm to lilsnappa
Dont know but he has been in the business a long time and knows what he's doing. Would call him and set up an appointment if I were you.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 8:58 pm to Captain Rumbeard
quote:This. It's hardly a "band aid"...more like a bionic transom once you're done.
If you're talking about penetrating epoxy, that shite's legit. I've used it on my sailboats rudder and it's better than new.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:00 pm to lilsnappa
quote:Craigslist is your friend for this. Type is "Center Console", then set the max price for like $500. That'll weed out most of the center console BOATS, and you should find several different actual center consoles for sale.
I guess I need to start hunting for a center console..
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:20 pm to Fishhead
Look up some rebuilds..... working with fiberglass isn't very hard.
Thehulltruth has some nice rebuild threads as well classiccmako, microskiff and the seacraft forum
Thehulltruth has some nice rebuild threads as well classiccmako, microskiff and the seacraft forum
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:21 pm to Fishhead
Look up some rebuilds..... working with fiberglass isn't very hard.
Thehulltruth has some nice rebuild threads as well classiccmako, microskiff and the seacraft forum
Thehulltruth has some nice rebuild threads as well classiccmako, microskiff and the seacraft forum
Posted on 2/28/14 at 7:25 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Already started prepping today at Bass pro.
Going to make the 250 mile trip back to my parents to pick it up in a couple weeks.
Thanks for the help guys.
Going to make the 250 mile trip back to my parents to pick it up in a couple weeks.
Thanks for the help guys.
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