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by steve in texas
Thu Sep 03, 2015 2:30 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Questions from ignorant novice
Replies: 8
Views: 21598

Questions from ignorant novice

What is the difference between 3M-5200 and the West system? What about the Smith caulk? I am not interested in full coverage, just caulking and bonding small repair..Thanks, working with steep learing curve.
by steve in texas
Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: bottom repair and refinish
Replies: 46
Views: 91235

Re: bottom repair and refinish

I have tried to post pics, it is beyond me; i live in the woods. Steve
by steve in texas
Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: bottom repair and refinish
Replies: 46
Views: 91235

bottom repair and refinish

Finally! Removed all hardware, interior, windshield, etc. Now ready to remove from trailer and get it upside down. Let the fun begin. I know that i will get to perform some keel repair; we will see what other issues i might encounter. Steve
by steve in texas
Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: decks
Replies: 6
Views: 19076

Re: decks

Andreas, peshtigo, serial no 16212, hull 0 07. Miles said it was the 7th hull in 1960. If i knew how to upload pics on this site, i would send them. Steve
by steve in texas
Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:43 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: decks
Replies: 6
Views: 19076

Re: decks

It seems that my deck is 1/4 in and the top strip(whatever its called, where center cleat, horn, and bow light weremounted) is 3/8 in. I think it is sea coaster, but i measured 15'8". Hull no. 0 07.
by steve in texas
Wed Aug 12, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: awlgrip awlwood
Replies: 2
Views: 13669

Re: awlgrip awlwood

Andreas, guess i will see if it comes out..it will surely get tested in both salt and fresh water. Steve
by steve in texas
Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:17 am
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: awlgrip awlwood
Replies: 2
Views: 13669

awlgrip awlwood

Has anyone used the awlwood product? The saltwater folks swear by its ease and durability. Very impressive finish. Having used the epiphanes, thinking seriously about using it on the Thompson..m