Dont use or test first home depots brand, it took my teak way to dark....big mistake, i was looking to "save" a few bucks and not head to Westmarine...and ruined my "look" I like the lighter look but after it dried....bla....ya, i should of tested...
good article...
also, make sure you take a thin wire/screwdriver to all blue plugs to get clogged dirt out or your block might crack if ya miss this step...esp the ones on the lower block...
use http://www.rotdoctor.com/ and read some stories there...even if you replce parts, other parts of boat will need the pentrating stuff dr rot carries, the stuff is awesome...i have poured it on stringers and a week later the wood is like a rock whe it was falling apart...
Iput the "Rot Doctors" products on all my wood/restore work...even fixed many transoms over the years that most would replace...his product will make your wood turn to rock...check it out sometime...its amazing stuff...but beware, very hazordous.
http://www.rotdoctor.com/
Visit Tarpon Spring if you can, its a bit north (about 10 miles) of the island and has many site seeing boats that will cruise around other beaches near it too...including Anclote Key. Its Greek to me!
Im recentlyu purchased a used 84' 27 Sundancer with no seating (or motors or drives)...I will be looking for options for helm seating. I ihave look at flounders.com as well for there options...and might even look into some junkyards and maybe get lucky...but building something might be...
I almost bought a 30 sports sedan...but AS USAULLY...i hit my head on the hartop and in cabin...im 6'4...this 27 seems ok to walk around...though ill have to adjust the arch.:wow:
ya, he looks like he has a nice boat...but a differnt class of a ride. I also had a Regal 30 ft a few years a back...
ya, you should see the motor, a 5 hp...the trim tab plates are screwed into the transom holes so it dont sink...boats a :smt038mess...give me a few months!...
Well, picking up my "new" sea ray friday...well .... a 1984 Sundacer 27'...but Im new to Sea Ray ;)... I have owned many boats over the years but never a Sea Ray. My last Boat was a Fountain 35 go fast...now with a family and some time I would like to "restore" the older looking model since I...
I have a teak swim platform im trying to get rid of, make offer...its in great condition, needs a light sanding and new teak oil - will look new. I have custom brackets for it, they are heavy duty. 21 x 87.5...Im located in Tarpon Springs, Fl.
cant ship...its huge and heavy.