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Recent content by LukeWilson

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    '87 Predictor Resto

    Just wanted to post the final pics of the boat. I finished it towards the end of August and used it at least 2-3 nights a week to go out skiing until the middle of October. Skiing wasn't too much fun after the temps dropped past 45F. Pretty happy with the outcome:
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    '87 Predictor Resto

    Update: Got the boat back in the water, all that's left is to finish the carpet and upholster the bench seat. I cold seized the engine the other night, but the the bores still look great so I'm just going to put new rings in it. I had been having lots of little tuning issues and when i finally...
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    '87 Predictor Resto

    Here are some pics as promised: The transom being glassed in: The sub frame for the floor: Dry fitting in the boat- And glassed to encapsulate it: I got started on the upholstery tonight as well, i'm planning on a hour or so every night as it is fairly tedious work. I started by...
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    '87 Predictor Resto

    Thanks for the advice guys. I'll try and get some more pictures up tomorrow, i got the transom glassed in and the floor supports built and glassed out of the boat. Hopefully going to get the floor support glassed in tomorrow. I found the cheapest place to buy resin was at Lowes, its $35 a...
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    '87 Predictor Resto

    Update: I have a lot to learn about fiberglassing. I cut and fit the new transom, stuck the two halves together with PL premium construction adhesive and screwed it all together with stainless screws. I wanted to encapsulate the transom with fiberglass before i put it in the boat so i attempted...
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    '87 Predictor Resto

    Update: I've been picking away at the boat as much as i can, I'm trying to split my time between a bunch of projects i have on the go. I finally borrowed an engine hoist to lift the engine off and split the hull. I ended up using a small floor jack to lift pop the top half off at the back of...
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    '87 Predictor Resto

    Thanks! Sometimes you have to just dig in and learn along the way, this forum has a huge amount of knowledgeable and talented people to help you along. To be honest this is my first big fiberglass project, i have only done small jobs before this. Fairly new to boats too, i do have about 400...
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    '87 Predictor Resto

    Started drilling out the rivets holding the boat together tonight. It went fairly quick and easy, just a few left. Some questions: I've done some searching and i still can't find an answer about rub rail. Mine was baby blue and beat up pretty bad, so i need to get a new strip for the...
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    '87 Predictor Resto

    Well the transom is coming out next, i was kinda thinking it would be given the condition of the floor. I think the general consensus is to split the cap off of the hull to get to the transom, i think i'd rather do that then fight with it the whole time. It might be a couple weeks till i get...
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    '87 Predictor Resto

    I think the foam is good, but you're right, now's the time to check. It took me about 4 hours to remove the foam under the bow because it wasn't water logged and soft. I think putting some floatation boxes back in is probably a good idea. If i were to only put them in the back corners like...
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    '87 Predictor Resto

    Hey guys, I'm new around here and i just picked up a Predictor project last weekend. I've had my eye on the boat for as long as i can remember (since i was about 10) and it finally popped up for sale for a great price. Picked up the boat, trailer and a very clean 120 Evinrude for $1000. Now...
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