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Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by RickK on Today at 05:39:05 AM »

Duffy, when you upload your pics, upload them into your member gallery. The "Rebuilds in process" was a good idea but once your pics are there you have to hunt for them. They are not grouped together, just appear when you upload them. If someone else uploads their pics are mixed with yours.
I moved the pic you uploaded, into your member gallery. When in your member gallery there is no struggle to find them.

As for posting the pic, you've already done the hard part. Look through this tutorial and start from #8 to post to your topic. http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=12725.0

Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by Duffy1470 on April 30, 2024, 08:00:17 PM »

I posted a picture but have not managed to get it on the post. Working on it.

Classified / Re: Found on CL Maine 1987 270xf

« Last post by RickK on April 30, 2024, 03:30:23 PM »

The trailer doesn't look like it'll get too far. The boat could make someone happy though, looks to be in good shape. Thanks for posting the listing.

Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by Duffy1470 on April 30, 2024, 02:58:54 PM »

Posting pics is next.until then, thanks for the input. I was going to finish more commercial grade so liner is out. I just wanted to be sure it wasn't going tol fold like a cheap suit. Looked at your build. Very helpful and will probably add a layer of 1708 as suggested or at least some ribs. Thanks

Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by umecheme on April 30, 2024, 01:40:56 PM »

I'm rebuilding without the liner, but the hull sides do not have a ton of stability without the liner. I put a layer of 1708 over the entire inside of the hull and that really stiffened things up, but now am obviously having to fair and sand everything to make it look nice again.

Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by Ulysses485 on April 30, 2024, 01:05:51 PM »

Flathead screws are indeed the absolute worst! There are few different ways to rebuild these hulls to make them last as long as they did. What you have to ask yourself first is what type of finish do you want and what your intent is with the rebuild. If your looking for a nice finish inside, the liner will make it much easier not to have to fair/finish the inside of the hull after you tie the deck into it. However, when you cut the deck out and try to leave the liner, you'll want to tie the deck to the hullside to keep some structure. This will leave you with a liner that has to be re tabbed into the deck so it has to be trimmed (assuming the deck is thicker or at least will be raised). The last option that I don't believe you see often is removing the liner as one piece (hoping it doesn't crumble)..and recoring it filliped upside down with divinycel, coosa, or other composite materials Check out my flatback thread and you will see what I mean. There are a LOT of rebuild threads on here to look over and many proper rebuilds to follow. Share some pics and it will really help with guiding in the process and perspective to answer any questions you may have.

Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by Duffy1470 on April 30, 2024, 11:34:57 AM »

Thank you so much for your response. unbolted the cap (flat head screws/bolts are the worst). My plan is to throw away the liner or at least not put it back in. I assume it was not structural? Is that ya'lls understanding?

Other than Coosa or similarly priced materials or plywood, what other decking materials work.

Thanks in advance.

Classified / Re: Found on CL Maine 1987 270xf

« Last post by umecheme on April 30, 2024, 08:16:11 AM »

Thanks Rick! You are a wealth of knowledge on this board! Whatever it is, its too big for me to trailer!

Explorer Rebuilds / Re: 225 explorer to do list.

« Last post by Elduro21 on April 30, 2024, 08:00:10 AM »

Good monring im new in here i have a question i have an explorer 225 1997. There is a drain pipe next to the batery location crossing by the stringer on it looks like is cloged i try to see if going tru but nothing. I would like to now if i can do a drilling that area or leaving like. There is a small amou t of water there

Classified / FOR SALE 1985 290 TM

« Last post by ryebonti123 on April 29, 2024, 11:10:30 PM »

Hi everyone. I have an 85 290 with 5.7s for sale. She's located in Center Moriches NY. Boat runs Very well. Last season she got NEW carbs, heat exchangers, raw water pumps, full exhaust, and a bunch of odd and end. She has a Solar charger that's not tied in, but is there. Windless, working fridge and stove. She has an older radar that's intermittent. She's wears her age well. I'd steam her 100 miles without thinking twice. I'm asking 8500. My cell is 631 786 0912. Ryan Thanks!

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