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CharlieCobra
04-06-2009, 09:58 PM
Here's the first port. Check out that glass. Ya think they build it to take heavy seas?

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/005.jpg

How about that 50 yr old caulk?

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/004.jpg

More goodies. The after on the port.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/001.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/002.jpg

Only nine more to go.:D

Some of the varnish stripping going on ALL OVER the boat.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/003.jpg
CharlieCobra
04-06-2009, 09:59 PM
More:

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/009.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/010.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/011.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/015.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/013.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/014.jpg
CharlieCobra
04-06-2009, 09:59 PM
Christopher, one of the intrepid hands.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/012.jpg
CharlieCobra
04-06-2009, 10:09 PM
Getting the 20 layers of bottom paint off so I can redo the barrier coat.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/004-1.jpg

lots to do here....

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/005-1.jpg

copper on the rudder...

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/CharlieCobra03/Refit/008.jpg
J. Dillon
04-06-2009, 10:16 PM
Wow!:eek: Charlie you're sure tackling a lot at once. Can you protect the exposed wood of the cabin before it gets too weathered ?:confused:

JD
CharlieCobra
04-06-2009, 10:30 PM
Good old Oxalic Acid will take care of that...


Hell, that doesn't include the engine and water tank R&R or interior refit Im doing.
J. Dillon
04-06-2009, 10:37 PM
Whew, I sure hope ya keep going and keep the Forum posted with images. The ports look great . They don't make em like that any more.

JD
Bob Adams
04-07-2009, 11:40 AM
My goodness, could they possibly packed the boats any tighter? Good lck with her Charlie.
CharlieCobra
04-07-2009, 11:43 AM
No they don't Jack. Yeah, it gets a bit tight sometimes Bob.
Lew Barrett
04-07-2009, 06:58 PM
Charlie, and challenges pulling out the port lights? I dread doing mine, but need to.

Have fun!
CharlieCobra
04-07-2009, 07:06 PM
The port took some doing considering they haven't been out since 1961. I pulled the screws, cut the varnish bead and took a 3 Lb. rubber hammer to it. Here's hoping the rest cooperate....
J. Dillon
04-07-2009, 07:14 PM
looks like ya got the method down Charlie...for at least one. I guess a little tap with a mallet all around did it. If some prove stubborn I wonder if a little ice applied to the metal would shrink it a few thousand's to make a difference.:confused:

JD