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Help with my first attempt to re-finish a boat
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After a year of looking at my Keith Steele I finally have the time to get started. It has been sanded down and I'm ready to proceed. My plan for the exterior is to epoxy the bottom up to the rub rail…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Newman Jul 9, 2011.
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I have an old Keith Steele boat that I am looking to restore or have restored. I live in Boise and am curious if anyone knows of someone nearby who could take a look at this boat and point me in the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Richards Nov 15, 2009.
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Frank R replied to Brian Richards's discussion Help with my first attempt to re-finish a boat
"Sorry, I did not mean it that way. Often, people have unrealistic ideas of the properties of epoxy. This is the result of marketing hype of some epoxy products that tout the ability to strengthen rotted wood. It does no such thing. It may stabilize…"
Brian Richards replied to Brian Richards's discussion Help with my first attempt to re-finish a boat
"Frank, you weren't much help but thanks for your second and a half. "
Frank R replied to Brian Richards's discussion Help with my first attempt to re-finish a boat
"Epoxy by itself does not strengthen wood. It is an excellent sealer but it is not structural."
Brian Richards commented on Dan Burr's photo
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"Dan, my name is Brian. I'm in the process of refinishing an old Keith Steele 16 footer. I like the pics of this boat. I was thinking of using Durabak for the outside and inside bottom. Is that what you did here? I apologize if the info I'm…"
Brian Richards replied to Brian Richards's discussion Drift boat restoration
"Rick, thanks for the reply. I'll send him a message. Tight lines, Brian"
Rick Newman replied to Brian Richards's discussion Drift boat restoration
"Contact Wil Bake, he is out fishing today but will return soon. You can see photos of his work on this site.
Welcome to Wooden Boat People, I have found it to be full of very helpful and knowledgeable people that are more than willing to help…"
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I have an old Keith Steele boat that I am looking to restore or have restored. I live in Boise and am curious if anyone knows of someone nearby who could take a look at this boat and point me in the right direction. Thanks, Brian
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I have an old Keith Steele boat that I am looking to restore or have restored. I live in Boise and am curious if anyone knows of someone nearby who could take a look at this boat and point me in the right direction. Thanks, Brian
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I have an old Keith Steele boat that I am looking to restore or have restored. I live in Boise and am curious if anyone knows of someone nearby who could take a look at this boat and point me in the right direction. Thanks, Brian
Posted on November 8, 2009 at 5:20pm
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Brian Richards said… - John Ward, I got your message re: marine plywood in Meridian. Thanks, I'll be needing some soon. Do you live here in the Valley? Brian
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