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Hi, Got the stuff for doing the riveting. (cheapy air hammer, rivet head for it, and some rivets and roves.) Got the rivets all 2" and will cut to fit. Tried it out on scrap, and am thrilled with the results. Before I install any flotation, (looking into 2-part C.C. foam) I'll float the boat to...

I have a source for closed cell construction insulation foam, but have doubts about whether I can cram in the required amount. I’ll take a look at the C.G. info. Thanks

Hello I’m working on a 14’ double-cockpit runabout. Can’t identity the manufacturer, and there’s no capacity/rating badge. All flotation was removed prior to purchase, and I want to restore at least most of what was originally provided. The spaces beneath the seats, and the hollow partition...

I’m also concerned about the additional 50 lbs on the transom. Should that make much of a difference? Here are a few shots of the PennYan. 14’ 1949 decked Seagoer with seatbacks.

Hello I’ve got an as yet unidentified double cockpit tin runabout. Restoration is progressing,(transom, steering, upholstery, etc.). The boat is just shy of 14’. I own an 18hp Evinrude ‘57 that I’ve used with a ‘49 PennYan wood and canvas runabout I restored. I plan to sell the Woodie and run...

Just finished mocking up the four pieces I'll need to get this done. $83/sheet for the marine grade plywood! Thanks for the help, I'll report in once this job is done. Going into storage soon so I'll be working on upholstery and other details after this. Steering Wiring harness Lights...

Hi, I guess I'll prep and prime/paint, and leave it up to all those rivets to snug it tight. About to start working on a mock-up so I can figure out getting a new piece in place in as few pieces as possible. I'm guessing four. Thanks, Ron

Hi I’m looking for a steering wheel for a small aluminum runabout I’m restoring. I’ve got the drum/pulley/ cable, but need the wheel. Approximately 15”.

Wow! That's some attention to detail on that StarCraft 15 transom. You dismantled the hull to quite an extent! I don't know whether I'll be setting epoxy plugs for the through-fasteners. I plan to use solid rivets (as original), and will depend on them to be water tight. The epoxy for...

Hello, I did some additional investigating, and it seems that the plywood must have frozen and expanded while saturated. The heads of all the rivets (8) that fastened the knee to the transom, and several other rivets in the area had popped off. There's no evidence of chisel marks that would...

HI, Those old tanks had a collar around the fill hole to help prevent overfilling. (you probably know that). That's why there's a screw that says "drain" next to it. Drilling, heating, etc. while there's any trace of gas left in there is dicey. Get out all you can with a turkey baster, and...

Hi, Been giving this a bit more thought, and I think I could cut out all of the old transom and remove all of the rivets that fastened the plywood to the boat. I could then "build up" a new transom in the largest possible pieces that wouldn't require removing any rivets that fasten metal to...

Hello, I've got the as-yet-unidentified small runabout, and I'm a bit concerned about the condition of the plywood at the transom. I figure that the boat often had a clogged scuttle and too much standing water, and the bottom of the transom plywood is a bit "mushy". I'd like to replace the...

Hi again, Took some photos and measurements, hope they'll help to identify the boat. I'd like to fabricate the missing parts (upholstery, fittings) and some photos from manufacturer's literature could help a lot. The L.O.A. is 13'-8", and the beam at it's widest is 5'-3". You can see there...

Hello all. Found your site and I can tell there’ll be lots of helpful information here. I’ve got a new project and could use some help with identifying the manufacturer. I’ll take some photos tomorrow, but for the time being, does “Red Cloud” ring any bells? The boat is a double cockpit...