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June 15, 2015, 03:46:32 PM
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Re: 1981 Aquasport 170 rebuild in Sweden
« Reply #345 on: June 15, 2015, 03:46:32 PM »
Working on varnishing the teak trim pieces. My brother helped me repair and make a couple of new pieces. In return he insisted on me
varnishing the wood trim. It looks great. I already have 2 coats of teak varnish on the parts.
Tomorrow a third coat, and if needed a 4th on Thursday.
By Friday or Saturday, I hope it is engine install time!
I can't wait!
Since I have Seacast in my transom, do you guys think I need to put stainless steel on the transom, or can I just bolt the motor to the transom?

Any ideas welcome.

//Lars
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June 15, 2015, 04:10:57 PM
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Re: 1981 Aquasport 170 rebuild in Sweden
« Reply #346 on: June 15, 2015, 04:10:57 PM »
I am putting these on my transom - http://www.cmcmarineproducts.com/products/Motor-Mount-Accessories/CMC-Machined-Transom-Support-Plates- they're designed to spread the impact of the bolts so you don't crush the wood coring.
Since you have Seacast crushing the wood is not possible but I think I would at least put some big washers to spread the impact, maybe 1/8" thick aluminum.  Email the guy in Michigan and see what he suggests.
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1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha
June 16, 2015, 12:23:34 AM
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« Reply #347 on: June 16, 2015, 12:23:34 AM »
I will call the guy in Michigan and ask. Great idea!
Seacast also has a Facebook page, I will root around a little there too.

Thanks Rick!

//Lars
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June 16, 2015, 02:16:18 PM
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« Reply #348 on: June 16, 2015, 02:16:18 PM »
A sneak preview...
I varnished the trim again tonight. Tomorrow night I will install it on the boat.
Getting closer to the big Merc install!



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June 16, 2015, 02:36:51 PM
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Re: 1981 Aquasport 170 rebuild in Sweden
« Reply #349 on: June 16, 2015, 02:36:51 PM »
 :whistle:
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1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha
June 16, 2015, 02:57:56 PM
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« Reply #350 on: June 16, 2015, 02:57:56 PM »
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Thanks Rick!
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June 16, 2015, 03:48:19 PM
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« Reply #351 on: June 16, 2015, 03:48:19 PM »
That's gonna look sweet!
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June 16, 2015, 08:12:24 PM
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« Reply #352 on: June 16, 2015, 08:12:24 PM »
Is varnish very hardy - meaning low maintenance?  I know it's used on a lot of boats on their "brightwork" but also hear of the nightmare to maintain it.
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1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha
June 17, 2015, 05:01:07 AM
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Re: 1981 Aquasport 170 rebuild in Sweden
« Reply #353 on: June 17, 2015, 05:01:07 AM »
The varnish I use is a special teak varnish. My brother use it on his Boston Whaler Montauk.
I have made the trim pieces easy to remove and plan one sanding and new coat of varnish per year.
I think as long as you do that it will remain good looking.

I hope to post some pictures tonight after the wood is installed.
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June 17, 2015, 03:32:32 PM
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« Reply #354 on: June 17, 2015, 03:32:32 PM »
Rain here in Sweden tonight. We are celebrating Midsummer here in Sweden this Friday. It is a nice Viking tradition... The longest day of the year.
Unfortunately it looks like the weather is going to suck... I did go out in the rain, and install my teak tonight. I just couldn't wait to see how it would look.
I still need to clean the floor, but I took a couple of pictures to show you guys the progress. Now it looks like we will do the engine install on Friday morning. I will prepare everything tomorrow.

I bought the pop up cleats for 9 bucks on a sale here in Sweden. The new stainless steel rod holders, I bought at Overtons in Raleigh NC in November.
Feels good to finally install them.







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June 17, 2015, 03:47:17 PM
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« Reply #355 on: June 17, 2015, 03:47:17 PM »
SWEET!!
All dressed up for the prom now  :drool:

Nice job Lars!!
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1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha
June 17, 2015, 04:01:12 PM
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« Reply #356 on: June 17, 2015, 04:01:12 PM »
Thanks Rick!

I have to admit I had great help from my brother with the wood. He is a magician when it comes to wood.
Feels good, I hope to install the Mercury either tomorrow or Friday morning.

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//Lars
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June 17, 2015, 08:54:06 PM
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« Reply #357 on: June 17, 2015, 08:54:06 PM »
The teak is a nice touch, Lars!  Looks great!
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June 17, 2015, 10:02:00 PM
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« Reply #358 on: June 17, 2015, 10:02:00 PM »
Beautiful Job !
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June 18, 2015, 01:22:48 AM
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« Reply #359 on: June 18, 2015, 01:22:48 AM »
Thanks guys!

I had a little help from my brother. He is the wood restorer master in our family.
Pretty cool, how the teak can look totally wasted, and come to life with some scraping and sanding and varnishing.

Tonight I will prepare the big engine lift. Nervous but excited about it.

//Lars
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