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Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-29-2013, 12:37 AM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc Started cutting pieces for the floor and ordered... Started cutting pieces for the floor and ordered a bunch of parts today. Measured 4 times, cut once, prayed and thankfully fit was spot on. At $100/sheet for this marine ply, I'm not ready to screw...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-28-2013, 02:16 AM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc A few more things off the checklist today. No... A few more things off the checklist today. No pictures, as I kept working non-stop... sorry. The swim platform is back on, new pitot pickups, connected. Exhaust mounts are installed - I custom...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-25-2013, 11:22 PM

Replies: 91 1983 Stars and Stripes Restoration Views: 3,587 Posted By tim79mc PB Blaster all the way. It is amazing stuff. ... PB Blaster all the way. It is amazing stuff. That + patience moves anything.

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-21-2013, 11:15 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc thanks, cloaked. That's similar to what I'm... thanks, cloaked. That's similar to what I'm thinking. I've been working on electrics since the last post, pulled all of the gauges out and polished the bezels, cleaned them up and they look great. ...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-07-2013, 10:35 AM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc Update on plan for battery, cables and storage...... Update on plan for battery, cables and storage... I will put the battery in a plastic case and push this into a pocket above the floor and behind the observers seat. I plan to be able to lift the...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-07-2013, 10:27 AM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc Cloaked- thanks for the thoughts. I put weep... Cloaked- thanks for the thoughts. I put weep holes in the primary stringer at the lowest point, so all water in the hull will drain to this pump location. Very few spots where the water can get...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-06-2013, 11:20 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc I mounted the bilge pump much farther forward... I mounted the bilge pump much farther forward than the original installation. I mounted in the lowest part of the hull, near where the battery was mounted, by the driver's feet. I layered up a...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-06-2013, 11:04 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc Transom buffed, swim platform reinforced, bilge pump in, wiring and floor planned out Worked most of today on "Old Blue" - it is really nice to see progress in the perspective of all construction and no more deconstruction. Hopefully things move quickly once the plywood comes in. ...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-06-2013, 05:02 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc I'm looking at a new filter for the fuel system. ... I'm looking at a new filter for the fuel system. I had a small inline automotive filter before and think this is more like the original filter that had been removed from the...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-05-2013, 11:40 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc Ordered marine plywood today. (3) sheets of 4x8,... Ordered marine plywood today. (3) sheets of 4x8, 5-ply from Friends Lumber in Schenectady today. Delivery will be next Thursday or Friday, so floor cutting next weekend! Need to order carpet and...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-05-2013, 11:38 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc I'm back into the swing of boat restoration. ... I'm back into the swing of boat restoration. Tomorrow's the last day for snow skiing up here in NY. April and it's still snowing - loving it. Today there was a lot of polishing going on. I had a...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 03-28-2013, 08:44 AM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc Transom is in great shape, so all I'm doing is... Transom is in great shape, so all I'm doing is sanding the gel coat to get rid of the oxidation/pitting. Wood around exhaust and swim platform lag bolts was solid. I'd like to see layouts of newer...

Forum: General / Other 03-25-2013, 11:55 PM

Replies: 195 1974 S&S Restoration!!!! Views: 35,149 Posted By tim79mc either skiing behind his beautiful boat or... either skiing behind his beautiful boat or watching TV in the garage while sitting in his beautiful boat : )

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 03-25-2013, 11:39 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc Update: I have been skiing my *** off. Snow... Update: I have been skiing my *** off. Snow skiing... My 7 & 9 year olds are skiing in the trees with me @ Royal Mountain and my boat has been taking up space in my garage. I had one weekend off...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 02-18-2013, 10:32 PM

Replies: 62 1977 Stars and Stripes Restoration Views: 6,389 Posted By tim79mc This is what I ordered as a direct replacement... This is what I ordered as a direct replacement for my 1979. Hope it's the same for yours. http://www.easternmarine.com/teleflex-clamp-block-kit-sa27055p

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 01-29-2013, 07:04 AM

Replies: 62 1977 Stars and Stripes Restoration Views: 6,389 Posted By tim79mc I used almost 5 gal of resin for the stringers... I used almost 5 gal of resin for the stringers and general repairs, but I used roving which sucked up a lot of resin. I would not use roving again, I think your choice of 1708 is the right one.

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 01-16-2013, 08:14 AM

Replies: 62 1977 Stars and Stripes Restoration Views: 6,389 Posted By tim79mc yes, be careful of the top of the rudder - mine... yes, be careful of the top of the rudder - mine had some dings on the top of the rudder shaft that mushroomed it in a few places. I filed a bevel around the top of the rudder and it came out nicely....

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 01-01-2013, 04:25 PM

Replies: 62 1977 Stars and Stripes Restoration Views: 6,389 Posted By tim79mc my 1979 restoration thread-... my 1979 restoration thread- http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=47981 might be helpful for you. I'm on hold while I get through Christmas... will be back at work in a few weeks.

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 10-21-2012, 09:04 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc Not sure who's still subscribed to my thread, but... Not sure who's still subscribed to my thread, but as soon as the kids got back in school, Cub Scouts, school sports and some work travel have halted all of my efforts to get "Old Blue" in the water...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 08-27-2012, 04:45 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc At work, we're working with a fiberglass-based... At work, we're working with a fiberglass-based vehicle and one of the guys just found this: http://www.westsystem.com/ss/six10-introduction/ Pre-filled epoxy in a tube - this would have been sweet...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 08-15-2012, 09:35 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc New pylon!! I picked up my new pylon today from the machine shop. Awesome. Just like new, classic style, brushed aluminum. Cannot wait to tie a rope to...

Forum: Towers 08-15-2012, 06:22 PM

Replies: 20 2011-2013 Explorer for tow vehicle? Views: 2,090 Posted By tim79mc 2011-2013 Explorer for tow vehicle? Hi, I'm replacing our trusty 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee - we've outgrown the Jeep and need a third road seat. So, we've looked at the Honda Pilot (yuck) and Ford Explorer. Love the 2011-13...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 08-11-2012, 09:34 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc Update for today - The first two layers of... Update for today - The first two layers of fiberglass are complete on the primary stringers. I can't wait until this project is over.

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 08-11-2012, 09:33 PM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc @psycho- nice idea with the tube - I used a 1... @psycho- nice idea with the tube - I used a 1 gallon plastic bag, cut the corner and used it like a baker's icing bag. Worked nice, easy clean up.

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 08-11-2012, 08:05 AM

Replies: 57 1979 Skier floor replacement leads to stringers and more Views: 6,900 Posted By tim79mc A lot of people are enjoying me work on this... A lot of people are enjoying me work on this boat... I need more people helping me work on the boat : )

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