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October 14, 2007, 06:13:06 PM
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wiler55

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to redo or not to redo that is the question
« on: October 14, 2007, 06:13:06 PM »
i am redoing a 222 flatback and my top cap is in horrible shape what shoud i do? i am in need of any suggestions should i keep it and try reinforcing it and cleaning up the outside or should i tru making one similar to shines. i have no idea what to do it must come off this week so that i can glass all the way up the sides of the boat for reinforcement for the hull.

October 18, 2007, 03:09:44 AM
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aqua70

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« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2007, 03:09:44 AM »
send us some pictures and we will try and help!

October 18, 2007, 08:33:36 AM
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LilRichard

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« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2007, 08:33:36 AM »
I would (barring something crazy) try to reuse the cap.  Shine's process would be a LOT of work.

You need to be careful to properly brace the hullsides before removing the cap, or you will never get it back on.

October 22, 2007, 11:21:31 PM
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Mike Answeeney

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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2007, 11:21:31 PM »
Hey Wiler,

Here's a few suggestions of how to brace the cap and hull.







Mike Answeeney
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