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Thanks Phill.
I've never heard of a sealed gel cell, but I'll look into it. I appreciate the advice.
Verne

I'm curious about the best type of battery to use for the following application: Evinrude 50hp with electric start, magneto and generator. Boat equipment would just be lights and a depth sounder. Might sit for a while at night with the lights on and the motor off. Good car battery, deep cycle, marin...

WOW. What a great bunch of guys and a super project. You've got us hooked now. Or as I say in the old car restoration field, now that you've got her pregnant, you have to carry her through term.
Can't wait to see the delivery!

Looks like a ton of fun. I've shared that same experience (only with an old car). Keep posting the progress

Thanks Dan.
This is a very interesting find, a piece of history, and I'm sure a lot of us are interested in her future. If it's not too much trouble, please keep us posted.

Verne

What a treasure. I would just get her running and wired and use her as is. They're only original ONCE.
(I would restore the trailer though)

Well, you certainly know how to do it RIGHT! ............Except for one thing..............get that stuff off the dinning room table or your wife will kill you!

You mention some good concerns John, but I'd think pressure washing still might be the best course. It will remove all the impacted dirt and any loose finishes. If the boat is indoors, it won't take long for it to dry out. Run a dehumidfier. You could use lamps or a heat gun to accelerate it.

Can't wait to see it after the whole thing is power washed..

I was just trying to offer one alternative course to a solution.

Reproducing that paint should not be that hard. Automotive refinishers and suppliers have access (through PPG) to a hand-held spectrometer that can "read" the paint pigment content and download a mixing formula for lacquer, polyurethane or epoxy based paints.
Verne

Thanks,
This is Cortland built boat. Supposedly mostly all original with some minor scuffs and scrapes.
Verne

HI,
Is this type of side rail available anywhere? This blurry picture will tell you why I asked.
Thanks

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Yes, I just got a note from Jeff today and "it's alive".........

Andreas, That photo makes me sick!
What about the slight upward turn just before the transom that is seen in my photo??? What is the TRUE contour of the hull of a '61 Sea Lancer just in front of the transom???