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by t3
Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: floor trim
Replies: 3
Views: 6472

floor trim

Although my 66 seacoaster didn't originally come with floor trim, I was thinking of putting it in because I think it gives the interior a more finished look. However I don't know where it attaches. Is it attached directly to the floor, or is it resting on the floor but attached to the frames? Thanks...
by t3
Mon May 21, 2007 5:33 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Red oak frames.....Wha??
Replies: 3
Views: 6237

Well....Thats what I thought too. But I once owned a mahogany lapstrake that had ash frames, so it not too farfetched. The boat in question is Peshtigo built. I'm the second owner and I'm certain that it's all original. The family sold it to me because it was beyond their ability to repair her. Asid...
by t3
Sun May 20, 2007 2:35 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Red oak frames.....Wha??
Replies: 3
Views: 6237

Red oak frames.....Wha??

I just got a '66 seacoaster that needs to have several frames replaced. Now, I think it's pretty common knowledge that white oak is the prefered material for this job, but having torn into it, these frames look like RED oak. Could this be right? I've been a woodworker for a long time and this is eit...