Recent content by Rsplatt

Worked on the casting deck. Next step is to finish sanding then paint

I appreciate the advise, thank you. Been working at it with wire and drill bits. It’s like drilling concrete.... I think it’s been plugged for a long time.

Thank you, I’ve been working at it on and off over the past week. Been using a small drill bit. The small amount of martial I’ve been able to remove has been a white almost concrete like substance. Maybe a mixture of crushed shells, sand, salt, and mud. I haven’t been able to make much progress...

I have this 1993 Yamaha 15hp. It runs wells but I have a clog in the water coolant line. The last owner let it sit for a while after running it in heavy salt water. I’m trying to clean the line and am having difficulty. I’m wondering if I can bypass the clog, or if the area that is clogged is...

Worked on the frame for the platform today, used 1x1 aluminum rods. The yellow X will be the location of the hatch. I plan on soldering all the joints in the days to come for added strength.

I recently purchased this 13’ (possibly homemade) semi V Hull with a 93’ Yamaha 15hp. I’m familiar with Jboats but this is my first time dealing with a fiberglass boat. I’m looking for suggestions on what I can put around the outer railing gunwale area for better esthetics and to not have raw...