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1962 31 · Post by **1962 31** » Apr 29th, '08, 18:27

tank out epoxy coated engine mounts removed bulk head made template for new one and had a blast grinding old fiberglass and got out that fire tank

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CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Apr 29th, '08, 18:49

Tom,

You're making good progress! The rough in/out is always the most rapid & somewhat rewarding part of a project boat. It's when you get to detail stuff that things slow down, sometimes to a crawl, & you begin to question your sanity... But it should all be worth it in the end when the dock pelicans are OOOHing and AHHHHing over your newly re-finished classic.

Br,

Patrick

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Apr 29th, '08, 18:56

Don't sugar coat it Pat.

By the time your done you'll have wanted to stick your head in a running lawnmower a half dozen times.

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Apr 29th, '08, 19:20

Hey, Bro, I've been thinkin' of getting a crew cut myself lately...

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Apr 29th, '08, 21:10

Tom

Before you cut that Bulkhead, decide if you are going to go with a bigger fuel tank. If you are you will probably need to raise the hight of the deck and the bulhead also.

I used Coosa Board on mine. Not cheap but I think well worth it.

I will be around late Saturday and hopefully Sunday weather providing if you want to take a look.

Also get those strut and rudder pads replaced. Don't skip those, you are too far into it to let it go.

Harry Babb · Post by **Harry Babb** » Apr 29th, '08, 21:56

Tom........your going like gangbusters........keep up the good work and thanks for keeping us posted.

Harry

1962 31 · Post by **1962 31** » Apr 30th, '08, 07:08

tony
i definitely want to stop by and check out a few things
I'm trying to get at least a rough template for the deck done first before i start ripping into any thing else that way its one thing at a time
and guys thanks for the enthusiasm it's keeping me moving forward

jspiezio · Post by **jspiezio** » Apr 30th, '08, 07:13

A 1962 31' Bertram. Older than I am and it still looks better.

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Apr 30th, '08, 19:17

Tom

I will call you Friday afternoon after I find out if I have to pick up my struts or not. If they are not ready then I will be there earlier on Saturday and of course Sunday weather permitting. If my struts aren't ready my Cummins guy is not going to be happy. He called me today and wants to move the boat over to his shop to get ready for the install. I need the struts to lign up the shafts.

Talk with you on Friday.

1962 31 · Post by **1962 31** » May 1st, '08, 16:34

got a rough deck template in today

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Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » May 1st, '08, 21:27

Tom

You are really moving. Make sure you don't overlook anything in the rush.

Carl · Post by **Carl** » May 2nd, '08, 07:30

Its really coming along.

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