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    Looks like the boat has been patched since it was built. Is that body filler on the deck? Why would you use 1/4 for a deck? Coaming sides, deck and wood in transom all need to go.
    Strongly suggest you at least take it to Bill and have him point out what to do. Good Luck
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beale Tilton View Post
    Looks like the boat has been patched since it was built. Is that body filler on the deck? Why would you use 1/4 for a deck? Coaming sides, deck and wood in transom all need to go.
    Strongly suggest you at least take it to Bill and have him point out what to do. Good Luck
    Hey Beale,

    Bill has seen the boat - he went down to Abell and looked at it while it was still in the weeds.

    Yep - thats body filler on the deck - easiest way (20 + years ago) to smooth out the wrinkled deck.

    I know I made mistakes with this boat in the past, but that was then, and Ive learned a lot during that process.

    This time, no jack plate, no long shaft motor, no inline 6 () , give it a new deck and transom.

    Im still on a tight budget and Bill's services are very expensive.

    Any additional positive thoughts are appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Rick
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    Default Restoration has......

    ...started on the E & T

    Hey Guys Been a while.

    Hope all is well.

    Well....I found a nice short shaft 80hp Merc (4 cylinder), and my good friend Craig has started the restoration.

    46 year old boat - I've had it for 34 of those years!

    She deserves it.
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    Default #63 is restored

    Boat has been restored as of last summer. Still working out the bugs for this season.
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    Doing some testing....
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    Wow, looks like a smooth ride, like sliding silk across glass.

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    It was very calm that day - no wind.

    Boat is riding ..ok..needs some tuning.

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