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Recent content by harleyhopper

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    Checkmate interior resto mod. Let me know what you think.

    Thank you
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    Checkmate interior resto mod. Let me know what you think.

    Man, that looks great. Can you give me the link for those seats? I had some similar in my cart but they sold out. I need grey/blue just like that.
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    88 Starflite

    Excellent job. I’m 70 myself so I’ve really slowed down. Been redoing a gutted 1979 Enchanter. Did the transom, knees and support last month and just finished stringer, foam and glassing in floor. No upholstery steering motor….
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    88 Starflite

    JT, JT, the link you mention does nor work. Would love to see them, too, as I am redoing everything to a 1979 Enchanter.
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    Foam Under the deck

    From what I’ve seen and read, the high density foam that is now available is closed cell and will not absorb water. I know I just removed 8 very water saturated heavy chunks out of my Enchanter. Steve
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    Foam vs balsa

    Thanks Karzrus. Yes, I’ve seen numerous videos where they pour in 2 part foam and they caution to be sure of vents because it could blow out a floor or hole in the bottom because it expands so much. Apparently it fills in everywhere.That is info I was looking for. Thank you, Steve
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    Foam vs balsa

    The foam I was meaning was the pour in 2 part foam and not the foam board. Was really hoping someone had experience or point me in the right direction. I have always loved Checkmates. Steve
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    Foam vs balsa

    I wanted a closed bow instead of open. Thanks, Steve
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    Foam vs balsa

    I am 70 yrs old. Simply looking for a winter project. I built a 16’ runabout for a retirement project that I finished in 2020. Trying to stay busy. The foam not absorbing water and it filling the whole compartment was the reason I was thinking it over balsa. Steve
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    Foam vs balsa

    I have put down a deposit on a 1979 Enchanter at a salvage yard. It has been sitting outside in the Ga weather for some time with weeds and such growing. There is no DNR sticker so I don’t know when it was last in the water. After ripping out everything, was wondering pros and cons of foam or...
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