RacerxV6 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Flexseal is some pretty amazing stuff. I had some on my older 17 JB. Used it to seal a crack where the transom and bottom of the hull meet. They used to employ a pinching method to connect and seal the two pieces over time it cracked, and I used flexseal and it held for 2 years and to my knowledge is still holding....I sold it to a buddy and he has not complained about water getting in and he knew about also... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 14 hours ago, George Seither said: Patch bigger holes, braze pin holes is the way to go. How hard is brazing? I've read horror stories . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Depends on the gauge of the boat, thin is very touchy! If a riveted boat like Outlaw said repair close to a rib you have the chance of creating as rivet leak. If you have a piece of the gauge the boat it made of practice on that before attempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 39 minutes ago, George Seither said: Depends on the gauge of the boat, thin is very touchy! If a riveted boat like Outlaw said repair close to a rib you have the chance of creating as rivet leak. If you have a piece of the gauge the boat it made of practice on that before attempting. Thanks George! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 For the hub caps there is a brand that is similar to the vortex caps. They fit real tight to the point that they are hard to put on but have a clear screw on cap. A Google search may find them These are for an oil bath but will work for grease situations. Once installed you can simple unscrew the clear part check the grease and have access to the zirc fitting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Not my boat , making a 30 year old Lappy Happy , is what I do . Complete Dek It Now package a new casting and poling platform and she is as good as new . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 Getting there! Prop got bent out of shape and needed a little cupping anyway so got her reworked. The additional bite should help bith handling and speed. Also got to look at the offending bolt on the trim/tilt unit, now safely removed. Unit is in great shape and just waiting on parts. New o-rings in the pump motor and new bushings in all the pivot points. Should be good for another 23 years. Finally, replacing the bunks on my trailer. The old ones were beginning to break around the brackets and had a couple close calls where brackets broke loose. She will be riding in style this spring! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 Prop done Trailer done just need my boat done! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Move over Bass Seat. Here comes a real fighting chair. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 6 hours ago, whichwaysup said: Prop done Trailer done just need my boat done! I’ve got carpet coming off the bunks. Should I just re-staple or is there a better option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 8 hours ago, rubble said: I’ve got carpet coming off the bunks. Should I just re-staple or is there a better option? My main bunks have a plastic coating. Not sure about it frankly but been there for 23 years as far as I can tell and have done fine. If you decide to keep carpet, monel staples are the way to go. Just make sure you get the right size and that your staple gun can handle them! Ask me how I know. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Tested out a magic eraser on the rub rail today. WOW !!!!! IMG_0709.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 elbow grease city looking good.... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 On 2/8/2024 at 3:01 PM, THE OUTLAW said: Not my boat , making a 30 year old Lappy Happy , is what I do . Complete Dek It Now package a new casting and poling platform and she is as good as new . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ looking good Ralph.... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 20 minutes ago, Wanaflatsfish said: elbow grease city looking good.... dc you ain't kidding, elbow hurts for turning 59 today.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 On 2/12/2024 at 7:57 AM, whichwaysup said: My main bunks have a plastic coating. Not sure about it frankly but been there for 23 years as far as I can tell and have done fine. If you decide to keep carpet, monel staples are the way to go. Just make sure you get the right size and that your staple gun can handle them! Ask me how I know. . . looking real good WWU, she be riding sweet now....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Just received my new Helix 10 cover that flew out of the boat this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Service time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 On 2/11/2024 at 10:55 PM, rubble said: Move over Bass Seat. Here comes a real fighting chair. Borrowed a friends for tarpon season and it ended up costing me money. Prefer it over a casting platform. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 10 hours ago, George Seither said: Service time I know that box and it's goodies... Dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 All done, brake guide pins came in for trailer today, install it tomorrow and replace nav light switch thats acting flaky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 14 hours ago, George Seither said: All done, brake guide pins came in for trailer today, install it tomorrow and replace nav light switch thats acting flaky Always a good feeling to have a project behind you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Now for the weather to get right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Update on the Lappy . Just needs the Dek It Now standing boards and she will be in a crik near you 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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