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latest progress on the transom rebuild. She's not pretty yet. but, the transom is solid. I used a 1.5 inch piece of Coosa board, a layer of 1708 and plenty of epoxy. I have nice squeeze out around all the seams. Next steps are to glass it all in on the inside and the exterior Coosa section.

Still grinding away....But, I am almost ready to start putting glass back-in. I am going to fill all seams and lay in at least 5 layers of glass (chop and 1708). I am also going to build a transom using Coosa and install a Hermco full fiberglass bracket. That will stretch the boat to 23 feet...

Yes, mine are the same. Free nuts with no easy way to access them. I need to reseat all the rails on the deck. I haven't done much to the upper deck yet. it's pretty good shape.

Stringers almost totally out. I probably have another week of removal and grinding to get the hull ready for fiberglass work. My goal is to start the actual rebuild this spring.

Solid!! Thank you for sharing. I am highly motived and really enjoying the project. As you said, it feels good tackle the project. I am going to give a second life to this old boat and enjoy her for years to come!

slow and steady...the old transom material is coming out nicely. I also picked up this hard top over the holidays. it needs some minor adjustments. But, the canopy dimensions align with the 90's Adventure 208.

Thank you all for your feedback, advice and encouragement. I am truly enjoying the project. More pictures to come, as I make progress.

Unfortunately, I haven't had time to really work on the boat project in November or December. But, I was able to put a few hours in last Sunday. I pulled out most of the transom and I have a nice section to use as a template. I am going to use coosa board for the rebuild. Slowly chipping...

Very good idea! Thank you!

Thank you! This is going to be an adventure, for sure. But, I am really enjoying it. The temps are dropping here. So, I won't get to the glass work until spring. That said, I have plenty of hull clean-up to do, before I get to the actual repairs.

Progress! Overall the fiberglass hull is in solid shape. No delaminating or soft spots. They stringers were nicely foamed in and resin was dumped all over the place. However, the transom needs to be replaced as well as the bulk heads that make up the gas tank compartment. The stringers are...

Sorry, I don't have an pictures from when I was removing it.

Sorry for the delay

Solid! Send pictures.

I just started restoring a 78 Overnighter. The stringers are only partially glassed and basically anything that was a cutout isn't glassed.

I will get you the pictures tomorrow. Totally, understand wanting to make it solid. My wall has zero glass on it. I plan on remaking it out of marine board and glassing it properly.

Thank you! more pictures to come, as I unpack this hull! :)

I am restoring a 78 Overnighter. I will send you a picture of my captain's side cabin wall. saved it to use a template.

Thank you for the feedback and tips! I have the rub rail, screws and caulking all out already. The wedges are a great idea! I will make some. After the screws and caulking came out, the bow dropped about 2 inches. So, I am optimistic that is will separate. The crane is ready and so is the...