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That all makes sense to me. I figured what he was saying was off the mark for a new build cold mold. Thanks for the affirmation.

I just ran into a Chris Craft owner at a show who tried to impress upon me the idea of using 3M 5200 instead of epoxy for all joints and laminations. The idea being that 5200 is strong yet flexible and epoxy doesn't give. This is a new one on me, anyone care to comment?

Making me laugh.... It's a boat thing not a car thing. :lol: I can't see bringing it just to leave it in the lot. We'll have to see how the summer goes Bill, I've been busting my butt all winter in the basement so I can finish that up, then jump outside for some other items. Plus some garage project...

Would love to visit again but if I do that I won't be any closer to my goal of starting / finishing my build....

I don't have first hand experience shrink wrapping a wooden boat but I don't see why it would be a problem. The important thing is to install a vent in the wrap at a high point so any potential humidity can escape. https://mrshrinkwrap.com/stealth-self-piercing-vent-5-pack.html?SID=g572rhv9v8mig6ufv...

Makes me think of what my BIL said about his first wife...

"I sold the boat to try and save the marriage, when I should have kept the boat and sold my wife"..

I saw this on my Factory Five forum and thought everyone here would get a laugh!

Hey Mike,

I'm in the Quad Cities and just in the planning stages myself, I have a set of plans and a used engine but a long list of other priorities before I can start. Maybe in another year? Perhaps you'll be going before I do!

I've got some "honey dos" to complete before I tackle this project so it will be awhile, but I've still got your number Bill and once I've studied the plans some more I'm sure I'll have intelligent questions to throw your way...

Ted

Santa brought me plans for a Tahoe 19 so I'd say it was a VERY good Christmas!

Now I'ma gonna need some help....

Well it followed me home.... Thanks for your note Ken but running it would involve some ignition parts and probably a carb. rebuild. It does turn over and I'm pretty good at engine building so I'll strip it down, clean it up, replace & rebuild as needed. 20170930_123148.jpg 20170927_163832.jpg 2...

Something happened to the hull and the boat was scrapped. There were (2) engines and the other was installed in another boat. Basically the guy said he's selling me the assembly for the cost if I had to buy the accessories (manifolds, risers, ignition, carb.) and the engine he's essentially giving m...

How's this sound: Used Mercruiser Chevy 5.0 I/O out of a 1984 Sea Ray cruiser. Hours: unknown but I'm told it runs Needs: Water pump, bellhousing / flywheel(?), Starter I would probably tear it down, clean it up, re-paint, new gaskets, rebuild the carb., new hoses / belts, etc. Maybe hone the cylind...

Thanks for the photos & videos, we had a very nice time and it was great to finally see the boats in action!