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I finally found one and made the order a few days ago. Man, parts for this motor are sometimes difficult to track down, but it's worth it as it sure looks good on the 64 Sea Coaster. I'll check out that site, thanks Andreas. Now searching for a starter solenoid. The modified trim pump solenoid with ...

Does anyone know of a product that would work as a suitable guide tube in my old outboard? I have a 1967 Mercury 500 and the pre-existing guide tube is crumbling to bits. I would think it needs to be able to withstand a bit of heat as it is near the exhaust tube. According to my parts diagram, there...

Thanks for the suggestion. I looked around at other boats this past week and you're right it looks good just above the actual waterline. Now sanding begins!

Jason

Excellent work Steve! She looks terrific!

Hi everyone, I've decided to apply bottom paint this season, as the boat will be moored for about six months or so, off and on at a harbour and just off our shore. Last year it was moored for about 3 months just off a lee shore mostly, that gets plenty of wave action, so the boat stayed fairly clean...

Got it. Thanks Andreas!

Jason

I've located white oak, but only in 8' lengths and kiln dried. My idea is to have two scarf joints for the stem and outer keel. Is scarf direction important? Also, should I soak the lumber after cutting to shape due to it being kiln dried? This my first bending attempt and I don't know the best appr...

Verne, I've had to put off the outer keel replacement due to being unsuccessful at finding any quarter sawn white oak in North Louisiana or surrounding areas. I've instead decided to first tackle sanding the inner hull as well as window frame repairs and getting new floor panels cut and ready for in...

Thanks Andreas! Hopefully spring is just around the corner for us all.

I gotta get this boat done and stop complaining. I don't want to to be stuck on shore after the thaw watching the boats go by!

Jason

The photo does help- I see they are installing the ribs and I see the holes for the outer keel bolts at the foot. Andreas mentioned plugging the old screw holes in the bottom of the boat. I assume that's meant to be the screw holes in the keelson from the original outer keel screws. I would like to ...

Thanks Phill! I assume the stem will have to be steamed as well. Will the outer keel make the small bend at the forward end? Just trying to prepare and be ready when I finally source suitable white oak. This is my first restoration and I want to get it right. Also, I read a write up by Andreas about...

Hello everyone, I've just begun restoration of a 64 16' Peshtigo built Thompson-not sure of the model-Sea Coaster perhaps. I've begun by first removing the outer keel, which is made up of 3 pieces- 1 long piece from stern forward to just in between thru keel bolts, then 2 short pieces, followed by s...