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so over the weekend I pulled out the brass nails holding down the plywood to get a better look at the problems at the top of the stem. Here are three shots http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/HOPOIL/?action=view&current=bow-frames.jpg http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/HOPOIL/?action=...

Maybe you, and others can give out a title or two from the many books about repairing wooden boats. I'm mainly interested in knowing the "How-to" bits for removing and replacing things like ribs, keels, decking, ... If this is already posted permanently on the website, please tell me where...

I see both screws and nails holding things together here, any special considerations when trying to remove the nails? Do you use some sort of nail puller with small jaws? or screwdriver blade and side-jaw pliers? I'll take a picture from inside the bow soon and post it too. Looks like oak framing un...

Thanks; I was hoping that some engines could be used both ways.

(I have more pressing issues to deal with on the boat itself, before I get too excited about finding an outboard - - - hopefully it'll be in the water next year)

-HOPOIL

let me ask this question here. (sorry if it seems elementary)
Can any (or some) outboards that have tiller controls be modified to work with cable controls?

I have a '53 Sea Coaster without an engine, so I've been looking around and this question occurred to me.

thanks
HOPOIL
Syracuse, NY

Hello (my first post) I recently bought a '53 Sea Coaster (made in Cortland, NY) and I'd like some initial advice about the repairs needed to the bow stem. I've gotten information about the local chapter of ACBS, so I'll soon have some people nearby to confer with. Look at the pictures that I hope w...