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Cheers! I plan on getting gflex for any rivet repairs/replacements. After reading how it weeps into small cracks well with the use of heat, sounds like a winner. A local place 5min from my house carries it in stock as well.

Between that, dragging sleds and sandbags down the road for workout, and our annual backyard highland games competition, I'm sure some of my neighbors agree with you!

Well, in a rather spectacular stroke of luck, It is about 38 degrees (F) all morning, and it is MLK day, which means no class today. (currently working on my masters degree) Got the boat out in the driveway and ran a hose from the laundry room to give it a power-wash. Felt great to get all the...

I am planning on weighing it after i finish any necessary rivet repairs and the new transom, so I'll get back to you with real numbers when that's done. Getting close to done with paint removal. If the predicted high temp of 37 today comes to pass, I might risk turning the driveway into a...

I know it's an N=1, but I saw this guy taking apart and pretty thoroughly testing some roypow and powerurus batteries tested for overcharge protection, low charging temp protection, and found a really low variance between cells, and accurate discharge claims. He certainly goes over the...

Forgive the thread highjack: but has anyone tried Roypow batteries? I didn't get any search hits here but have heard some positive things elsewhere Thinking about that 30 amp hour 12v (or even two of them) for my 12 foot jon. Input welcome on how that might impact trolling motor selection or...

I love the rd's!! The 450 Daytona special would by my unicorn project bike

1980 yamaha xs850. Bought it for$675 with a complete parts bike in 2014 and fixed a bunch of stuff on it. My first and only.

That's what I'm using. Two passes with stripper and a plastic scraper get the lion's share of it. After that I have been going around the rivets with a copper brush, that cleans them up real fast. For final touches on the flats, might try 80 grit or some sanding screens on the orbital sander...

Starting what will likely be my least favorite part of all this. Hopefully I'm not out of my tree thinking I can finish paint removal this weekend, but its just rattlecan so...so far not bad

Thanks @airshot, great stuff. I plan on taking the whole thing down to fresh aluminum, and go over it with a fine tooth comb for leaks at that point. If any rivets need work ill do it then. I'm not opposed to using a sealer, either to address problems or as a preventative. We will see. Not...

Thanks! Oh it's getting paint. Going to try and have fun with the look of it.

Alright, we are down to an empty shell. A blank canvas. Took wood off the transom. P.O. put it on last season, but its already looking crummy and wet, as it was just bare wood. The plastic piece on the outside has been ravaged by UV by the looks of it, so off it comes. Still researching...

Old casting deck removed. Not bad for what it was, but we are burdened with glorious purpose. Onward. Also took off the bow handle and pieces of... decking(?) holding it on. Will likely re-use the handle. Included pictures of the top side of the weld. Would love anyone's opinion on it.

Got the boat over the weekend for $350. Was used all last summer and seems to be in decent shape. No leaks that I have found yet, no sunken rivets, no cracks visible. There is one spot on the bottom that was welded in the past, but appears to be done by someone who knew what they were doing...

Hello all and happy new year. I've been lurking on here a while but It's time to be a contributing member of society. So, here goes: the NX-1236 I have a long wish list for this thing, but the main goal is to have something that my kids and I can take out on the many electric only lakes...

Not sure if you still check this, but how has the fasco held up on the bottom? I'm considering using it on my new (to me) 12 footer

What made you decide against a raised deck?

That gator glide stuff looks like a great way to go. I would love to use it once I snag a boat. any issues/advice with application?