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  1. Lanakila

    1950’s 14ft Semi-V Mirro-Craft

    doesn't seem like your links are working. #-o
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    2005 crestliner redo

    very nice rig =D>
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    1971 Starcraft refit

    great work!! I LOVE the Eastwood SCT tool as well! i added that puppy to my wish list! How big is this yacht of yours? I swear you could add a heli-pad to that deck and still have room to lay out lol. amazing job! keep up the hard work
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    1970 12' Alumiline Restoration

    Is having this part zinc or zinc coated similar to a zinc anode they sell to protect from oxidation when using the boat in salt water? Ty for your input!
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    1970 12' Alumiline Restoration

    Here ya go bud. Yes. They look the same as the ones I got, but this place is cheaper. $1.48 + tax and shipping https://www.zoro.com/zoro-select-heavy-duty-corner-brace-4-wx4-in-l-1wdd3/i/G1478215/?q=G1478215
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    1970 12' Alumiline Restoration

    Finally found transom end caps!! I found these zinc cover pieces for just $2.50 each. Super stoked. Any opinions on Zinc with aluminum? Does all zinc offer oxidation protection?
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    1959 Lone Star Malibu rescue

    amazing work! love the paint job as well. How did you get the hull to its original metal? Sandblasting? looks hecka good and i didn't see the wave patterns of a wire wheel... Asking for a friend 8)
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    1970 12' Alumiline Restoration

    Getting the subfloor finalized. Using sheet aluminum, I am making each section a compartment of its own, to ensure safety and strength. I am going to add 1/8 angle in cross sections (orange) and i made leg braces using 1/8" flatbar (blue). I just got the trailer hitch installed on my Jeep, and...
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    1970 12' Alumiline Restoration

    Mahalo guys for your support! I can't wait to get her in the water. Working on bracing the frame up, and ill do some pour foam and an aluminum subfloor. I also ordered some Hydroturf to top it off with
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    1970 12' Alumiline Restoration

    its certainly a lot more than i had originally thought lol. Im enjoying learning as i go tho
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    1970 12' Alumiline Restoration

    Added a coat of paint to the inside, and started working on the frame for the subfloor.
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    1970 12' Alumiline Restoration

    I'm hanging up the wire wheel. Going to wash, wipe with acetone, etch, then paint.
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    Alumacraft 1232 to 1270

    Seriously impressive work! I'm working on a 12' boat myself, and you just took my dreams to the next level! Me, I like to put RGB LEDs everywhere (along inner rim of boat, under seats, etc). besides the coolness factor i love having light when you drop something or are trying to see at night...
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    1970 12' Alumiline Restoration

    Figured I would "earn my stripes" and wire wheel the remaining bits of paint on the interior today......that sh**s for the birds! Lmao.... thats what I get for being too cheap to buy another $24 half gal of stripper.
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