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"Troy, can you explain how you made this cut? (scarf) I am approaching this part of my build. It sure would help, Thanks."
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I am working on a Don Hill that has been sitting in a chicken house for 5 yrs or so. It is in fair shape. However, the inside chine is rotten in some places and the side panel at midway is showing…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chase Pritchett Sep 11, 2011.
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Chase Pritchett replied to Chase Pritchett's discussion bottom removal question
"The circlular saw works great for the larger areas (with diamond blade).
Slow work with the router around the sides and frames. All in all not too shabby a job. Just nerve racking and drawn out.
Thanks for all the advice. I will keep posting…"
Chase Pritchett replied to Chase Pritchett's discussion bottom removal question
"I did't see any when I made the cut (shavings were solid white, no wood dust) and it's almost transparent in some places from rock wear (which both led me to thinking it is solid FG). That was my first question to a friend of…"
Don Hanson replied to Chase Pritchett's discussion bottom removal question
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A 3/4" fiberglass bottom....that is not likely or that bottom is massively overbuilt. We cut into the bottom of a 60' Krogen trawler yacht from Taiwan and it's bottom was not that thick. Making the full cut…"
Chase Pritchett replied to Chase Pritchett's discussion bottom removal question
"It's definitely a 3/4 " FG bottom. And the sides are wooden. Best I can tell is the previous owner replaced the bottom with FG and did a crummy job at that. (hence the leaks that destroyed the chine log and part of the left side at…"
Dave Z left a comment for Chase Pritchett
"Chase- you are in the right place for rebuilds. Look up AJ DeRosa on th eforum here as well.. He has restored more old boats than most. Randy Dersham has too and I see he is giving you solid advice. Good luck!"
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Chase Pritchett replied to Chase Pritchett's discussion bottom removal question
"Randy, I tried this method and it seemed to work. However it was very slow and I had to stop frequently to let the bit cool. The frame sections are floating so I didn't need to worry about damaging them as previously planned. the frame makes a…"
Dave Z replied to Chase Pritchett's discussion bottom removal question
"Randy, I'm gonna store that method in my memory bank. I like it. Hopefully I don't need to use it!"
Don Hanson replied to Chase Pritchett's discussion bottom removal question
" Porter Cable T-2 is my favorite all around router. Lots of accessories are made to fit this particular popular router. I have a 'socket' in the top of my workbench for mine. I cut a hole to fit the router base so…"
Chase Pritchett commented on Troy Nicolls's photo
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"I see it now. I did'nt want to replace the chine log but unfortunately it was neccesary. I thought the same as you before I made that decision but I figured since it needed new chines that I will learn more than if I did'nt replace…"
Chase Pritchett replied to Chase Pritchett's discussion bottom removal question
" Sounds progressive and very well explained. I suspect this needs to be done from the bottom.
So I need to let the bearing ride against the frame and then remove the remaining plywood. I'm thinking that I should take care to…"
Chase Pritchett commented on Troy Nicolls's photo
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"Same here Troy, just started the restore about a week today. After pulling the caulk from the inside chine log I was a bit disappointed to see rot. It seems as though the previous owner had a crack in the bottom and tried to just cover the problem…"
Chase Pritchett commented on Troy Nicolls's photo
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"This is a good reference pic for side repair. I have a similar project to this rebuild. I may pick your brain later on if you don't mind."
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"I just purchased my first boat ever. Needs a little TLC and I will post pictures on my progress. I will also ask ?s as needed for you gurus."
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- At 5:51am on September 7, 2011,
Dave Z said… - Chase- you are in the right place for rebuilds. Look up AJ DeRosa on th eforum here as well.. He has restored more old boats than most. Randy Dersham has too and I see he is giving you solid advice. Good luck!
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