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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Thanks for the replies. The cavitation plate sits about 1-1 1/2 inches below the bottom of the hull, I will get a better measurement tonight. I was thinking of putting a 3/4-1 inch spacer on top of the transom to raise it up a little. Yes, I do think that originally it was tilted to far and...
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    Outboard initial set up

    Hello everyone. I have a build going on another forum and am close to the end. My question is setting up the outboard angle initially. When I bought the boat and ran it last summer she seemed to plow a bit before getting on plane, only got to about 22 mph yet acted like she wanted to go more...
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Finishing touches still, little things take time. I do have a question about the outboard angle. I never have set up an outboard so advice is welcome. When I bought the boat, the motor was set up on the angle shown in the one picture, one hole higher than middle. It ran about 22 mph, plowed...
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Easy for you to say down there in Katy. Hows Conroe fishing now a days? We have snow forcast in the mountains around us, only one lake nearby is open year round to fish. At least one that doesnt freeze over.
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    1996 16' Lund Laker Project

    Looks very nice. Deck came out good.
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    New here, VHull boat restoration

    Good luck and do not get frustrated. Removing the paint sucks. I got most of mine off with stripper first.
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Almost done. Most difficult part was putting the bow numbers on, a little crooked. Need to register it early as the stickers I took off that are still valid wont stick. A few odds and ends left to do such as gunwale braces, rod holders, trying to decide if I want to put a rear sear in to control...
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Thank you and you're welcome. If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask.
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Lots of little things happening. Nothing major to take pictures of. All the decking installed but one piece which is left off to make final wiring connections easier. Seat bases bolted in place, compartment doors have last coat of sealant drying, bow/stern light wired in. Fish finder almost...
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    1996 16' Lund Laker Project

    Looks good. Spring will be here sooner than we think. Though we've had 2-3" of snow today.
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Your vynal looks good though. Finished all the carpet except for storage lids. I will tackle those tomorrow, cutting to size, sealing, carpet. While they dry I will run all my wire, cut the foam out so the cup holders sit down. The end takes the longest, little things.
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Carpet sure is a pain. And once the plywood is cut to size using scrap carpet as spacers, cutting another 1/8" off wouldn't hurt. Some of the pieces are tight fit now. Ran out of spray adhesive, only have the front deck, main lower decks left to wrap the carpet edges and secure. At this rate...
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    1996 16' Lund Laker Project

    Very nice looking. I like how clean it is.
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    8' wide. Ordered 16' for a boat 14' Should have ordered 17'....... Now I will have to do a minimum order 3' long but 6' wide. Got it from Bass Pro Not happy with myself.
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Another note to self; When ordering carpet, add in extra for all the compartment doors. There is never enough just left over....
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Smurf tube is a blue, light weight flexible, corragated conduit material. It is typically used in commercial construction for typical electrical work. I had forgotten anout it till after I ran the pex. For short runs you should be able to feed the wire or use a fish tape. Longer runs or bends...
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Making slow progress. Workout program combined with finally getting snow. Carpet is ordered. Foam is basically in. If I could find a closed cell spray can foam for gaps I would use some. Boat originally came with just under 9 cubic feet. I calculate that I have just over 10 cubic feet installed...
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    '68 Mirrocraft Rebuild

    Spent the afternoon running pex pipe for conduit. Did a test pull with the cord for the fish finder and it slides well. Just stiff working it thru nooks, but its all roughed in. I may take a heat gun to help relax it for final fitting. Bought some foam to begin filling it in once ive finalized...
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