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    1973 13' Valco rework

    Transom in and coated in 5 coats of spar varnish. Bolted in with stainless steel screws. messed up on one cut but filled with marine goop. Very stable. 3 coats of rustoleum gloss metal enamel over sanded, cleaned and aluminum primed self etching primer. middle seat cut out bottom rear ready for...
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    Holmes 14' Valco project! Edited with lots of pics!

    Now that is looking good! wish my transom went in that nice looking. mine got pretty banged up because i didnt cut the aluminum.
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    1973 13' Valco rework

    Ok have to get some new pictures up. But status so far. 1. Primered cleaned and 2 coats of rattlecan rustoleum on it. 2. cleaned up the aluminum cuts on middle seat. 3. Cut new transom. and it looks good. 4. next step for me sanding and sealing the transom pieces up before i start fixing them...
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    '83 Bass Tracker Revival

    Wow, I just stumbled on this boat. And I would love to get my hands on this for a rebuild, what a great project. Besides id love to have that boat.
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    1973 13' Valco rework

    Today get to: recaulk seams caulk rivets spray primer put motor back together . Oddly enough im really excited
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    greer's mod of Alumacraft V16

    good looking boat. I like how sturdy you've made the front deck. and that wood looks awesome
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    1973 13' Valco rework

    I picked up this boat about 2 years ago from a friend. Took it Kokanee trolling and bass fishing the last two years and its been great boat. Lately I got the Urge to rework it some. Add a front deck, mid deck, livewell, front pedestal seat, bowmount and some serious TLC to it. Last pic was...
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    Holmes 14' Valco project! Edited with lots of pics!

    Back to the drawing board realized i made a big mistake early on in my drafting. now got to rethink this but same overall just got to figure out the why that happened. When i had originally designed the decking supports i drafted out many different builds. when i seen this build here i knew i...
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    Holmes 14' Valco project! Edited with lots of pics!

    Oh and for the pressure wash we tip the boat on its side and just blow it all off. hopefully that will get it all!
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    Holmes 14' Valco project! Edited with lots of pics!

    After ALOT of time on the water in this baby. Im definately going with carpet. especially having it free. Nice gloss paint on the inside shouldnt take much. But since i got the sprayer doing it this way costs half of what it would if i rattlecanned it. wish i had a good diagram to show what...
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    71' 12ft Valco Project - In progress!

    Nice boat :) most of the foam i cut out of the seats im using under the decking. were it helps support and float me in case i flip. otherwise its extra weight.
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    Holmes 14' Valco project! Edited with lots of pics!

    ok cool was going to go with the self etching primer from walmart. most of my floor will be decked over here real soon. got a small spray gun and was going to coat the inside with rustoleum metal enamel gloss grey. the spray gun i have is technically a touchup gun so i think im going to be...
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