1996 Privateer Renegade I/O to Outboard Conversion
I gotta say that this is one of the most informative threads in the history of man. EVERY boat owner, has incuding folks contemplating buying a boat should follow this!!!
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AdmiralOriginal Crew21,717 postsSince 2018
I agree, excellent info being had. Captain13, that was my quick response before heading out the door. (Fans). I hope it works out. Ty for your thread.
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,902 postsSince 2018
I have considered Coosa. I had a conversation with Raybo marine last spring and he made a very good argument for sticking with plywood. With today's epoxy and its waterproofing properties, plywood will last much longer then the 20-30 years we have been getting with polyester resin. I have been drilling over size holes and refilling with thickened epoxy, then re-drilling so the plywood remains sealed. You saw the picture of the dory I rebuilt. It was originally built in 1971. The plywood in the transom was completely soaked and partially rotted except for one area around the drain plug. They over-sized the hole and re-drilled. No water intrusion !
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. I totally agree, If done proper all penetrations should be done that way. Even in the wash rails, rod holders etc. That's a good thing when you see the difference between properly done penetrations and "just screw em in " .
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I was so poor growing up, if i were not a boy i would have had Nothing to play with !! :)
All that matters in the end is that we Loved
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain."
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,182 postsSince 2018
. I totally agree, If done proper all penetrations should be done that way. Even in the wash rails, rod holders etc. That's a good thing when you see the difference between properly done penetrations and "just screw em in " .
I’m so old school, I latex the crap out any penetrations in my all composite Eastern. Old habits are the best habits.
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Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar
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AdmiralOriginal Crew21,717 postsSince 2018
This hull was built for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel authority for doing inspections ...... the cabin wasn't finished, just decked over. I am going to finish it like privateer did with thier standard boat like this :
I located the stringers and cut out the deck.
I located the stringers and cut out the deck.
“The greatest things ever done on earth have been done little by little"
CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018
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This hull was built for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel authority for doing inspections ...... the cabin wasn't finished, just decked over. I am going to finish it like privateer did with thier standard boat like this :
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I located the stringers and cut out the deck.
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First MateOriginal Crew711 postsSince 2018
I checked the stringers with a moisture meter ..... the ones on the sides were dry. The one down the middle showed some moisture, like 15% -17%. I'll be cutting it down and will get a better idea of what I'm dealing with.
“The greatest things ever done on earth have been done little by little"
CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018
Ran the moisture meter around on the gunnels. I got readings as high as 35% in the areas where the equipment plates were bolted in. The video starts up near the cabin on the starboard, goes back to where the rear cleat was, then up the port side and ends just past the cabin side.
“The greatest things ever done on earth have been done little by little"
CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018
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Ran the moisture meter around on the gunnels. I got readings as high as 35% in the areas where the equipment plates were bolted in. The video starts up near the cabin on the starboard, goes back to where the rear cleat was, then up the port side and ends just past the cabin side.
First MateOriginal Crew641 postsSince 2019
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Ran the moisture meter around on the gunnels. I got readings as high as 35% in the areas where the equipment plates were bolted in. The video starts up near the cabin on the starboard, goes back to where the rear cleat was, then up the port side and ends just past the cabin side.
The 21 footers we both own that where built in the 80's both have gunnels that are rock solid ....... Mine I have cut some gunnel away [ 25 years ago ] that I never bothered to enclose back up and it is still solid as a rock ...........
First MateOriginal Crew711 postsSince 2018
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Middle stringer was pretty wet. No rot, but wet. Used 24 grit to get ready for glassing in the new step down. Grinding glass is miserable !
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First MateOriginal Crew711 postsSince 2018
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I want to put an arch in the transom cap to match the angle the gunnels have. Clamped strips of plywood and set up a laser level to try and figure it out.
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First MateOriginal Crew711 postsSince 2018
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2 pieces of 3/4 ply with a layer of 6 oz glass between them epoxied in place .....
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2 pieces of 3/4 ply with a layer of 6 oz glass between them epoxied in place .....
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First MateOriginal Crew711 postsSince 2018
That's what I'm hoping. I am going to glass in 2 stringers where the former engine mounting blocks are. I also plan on adding another piece of 3/4" ply over the patch on the inside.
“The greatest things ever done on earth have been done little by little"
CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018
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1996 Privateer Renegade I/O to Outboard Conversion