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Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question
« Last post by dbiscayne on Today at 03:42:38 PM »
I've had good luck with Moeller tanks, huge selection of poly tanks on their web site if thats what you're looking for.

Great Lakes Skipper and Jamestown Distributors sometimes has them on sale.
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Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question
« Last post by RickK on Today at 03:40:59 PM »
Where are you located?  If you're looking at aluminum:
In the NE that was a supplier to Aquasport - http://alloymetalworks.com/
In FL - RDS - http://www.rdsaluminum.com/index.html 
Moved from FL to NC - Florida Marine tanks - https://floridamarinetanks.com/

Look at this sub-forum - https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=5843.0

If you're looking at Poly - Moeller seems to be the brand to look at.  I bought my poly tank for the 170 from a marine surplus place. I had to modify the stringers to fit it in. Also remember you'll have to allow 1-3% for expansion in all directions once gas is pumped into it. It expands once and doesn't shrink back.
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Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question
« Last post by Duffy1470 on Today at 10:27:46 AM »
I looked in the vendor forum hoping to find a fuel tank supplier and did not. Is there more than one vendor? Surely I am doing this wrong?
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New member looking to seek inspiration on boat builds and knowledge about fiberglass work as I’m interested in possibly doing a restoration on a 222 one day!
Welcome aboard!! We have a ton of rebuilds to let you learn and get used to the process and of course, we're here if you have questions.
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New member looking to seek inspiration on boat builds and knowledge about fiberglass work as I’m interested in possibly doing a restoration on a 222 one day!
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Other Classic Rebuilds / Re: 1978 Proline 20 Rebuild
« Last post by dbiscayne on May 15, 2024, 03:40:15 PM »
Make sure the hull is supported evenly on the trailer, and add some lighter duty wood bunks that can flex/match the shape of the hull.
If the cap and transom are still in place it's probably not going to try and twist much.
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Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question
« Last post by Duffy1470 on May 14, 2024, 03:49:11 PM »
Yeah, livewells sink a lot of boats for sure. Will cross that bridge later.
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Other Classic Rebuilds / Re: 1978 Proline 20 Rebuild
« Last post by Bhaldane on May 14, 2024, 02:40:18 PM »
Hi capt I recently acquired the same boat and would like to do a complete restoration like you. I’m going to tackle the transom first do you have any helpful advice to keep the boat from beer canning when I start to tackle the stringers
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Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question
« Last post by dbiscayne on May 14, 2024, 11:56:24 AM »
2023-A-194-00047  Drainage Permit Number 2023-D-194-00050

The coosa on the stringers will work but the factory trapezoidal stringer shape is pretty strong once they're filled with foam.
I added a strip of glass, probably 1708 that was 4 inches wide, along the inside of the stringers where they met the hull. There is no 'liner' inside the stringers so you're bonding straight to the hull. That actually made a noticeable difference in the wall stiffness.  Wet the strip of glass on a work table, roll it up then bring it up into the boat, nice and easy to get it into the stringer through those little access holes then unroll along the seam. Just be sure to place it mat side down.

The factory foam within the stringers seemed pretty light duty, maybe a density of 2lb/cub foot type foam?  I used a denser 4lb/cf foam its much much stronger and more waterproof. Added weight is minimal probably about 20 pounds more for both stringers than if I used the lighter foam. That might be a better way to go vs. bonding coosa to the stringers.

For the livewell, older Mako's did the same thing, with a plumbing system that let you draw in seawater from outside OR shut that down and recirculate the water within the livewell. Even if overflowing into the splashwell you'll still need a way to get all the water out, drain plug on the bottom of the livewell that drains into the bilge? It's a great idea when it works right. Or it can sink your boat if the plumbing fails.




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Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question
« Last post by Duffy1470 on May 14, 2024, 07:42:22 AM »
Thank you Ulysses. I plan to do the following to the stringers:
1. Obviously grind,  seriously though, rebuild them to transom
2. Laminate Coosa to the outside of the stringers
     A. From the back of the gas tank locker to transom
     B. From as far forward as my wallet can stand on outboard side to transom

I am going to raise deck 2ish inches with the plastic fence posts.  Why does everyone glass on inside of stringers.  Seems like a huge unnecessary pain in rear?  Also, there is a thru hull transducer hole almost perfectly placed right in front of where forward most part of a splash well would be. Does anyone think it feasible to put a livewell there that drains into the splash well.  A livewell that goes all the way to the hull bottom like a gold line. Creates lot s of "where does my bilge pump go?" Issues, but seems like a really cool idea. Thoughts?
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