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    Transom Rebuild - follow my journey

    Did the transom on my 204C 2 years ago. Took me most of the summer but I got it done. Spent just over $1K for the materials. used 2 layers of 11ply okume marine ply, 1708 biaxal fiberglass and about 5 gallons of epoxy. Final step was to fair it and paint with Total boat top side wet edge. Lots...
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    204 C gunnel rod holders water intrusion

    Hi, my 82 204C has 2 rod holders mounted on the top of the gunnels. The side of the gunnels on these boats are closed in. Can anyone tell me where the rain/splash water drains into? I think that there is foam between the inside and outer hulls. My concern is about soaking the foam even more than...
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    Buying a new polisher

    There a number of option. I would suggest the you visit auto geek Online. Mike the owner has multiple videos that show you the pros and cons. I personally like the flex random orbital, I’ve been detailing cars for years and love this machine but it is pricy. im just about to pull the trigger on...
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    204c cockpit cover

    Hi, I have an 82 204c and would like to purchase a cockpit cover. I found a company that sells them but only has patterns for 93 and above. I know the hull changed over the years but it sure looks like the cockpit area stayed the same. The only difference that I can tell is mine does not have...
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    1982 204 Overnighter

    No, I thought about using epoxy to glue it back on as many others have but I thought I’d get better strength by doing a build up and tabbing it in. I’ll post some pictures
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    1982 204 Overnighter

    11 ply okume, 2 each 3/4 “ pieces, ( same as what I took out) , one new 1708 inner skin and a layer of 1708 between sheets of plywood, all tabbed into the remaining perimeter of existing glass. I have a 175 Johnson ocean pro
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    Overnighter battery move forward

    Anyone have experience moving batteries forward on a overnighter? I’m thinking about moving mine to the storage area between the front seats. The reason is to move the weight front in the likely event that I hang a new heavier 4 stroke on the back. I‘ve read some posts about putting a heavier...
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    1982 204 Overnighter

    I have an 82 overnighter. i Just finished rebuilding the transom. Tell tale signs were rust stains from the hold down u-bolts and fiberglass crazing on the inner hull where the motor mounts. I knew I was in trouble when I mounted a new transducer and the screws would not hold. when I ripped it...
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    Overnighter windlass help

    Has anyone put a windlass on a 204c? I have an 82 with the anchor locker hatch In front of the windshield. I’m looking for suggestions on where to install a windlass that the rope has at least 12 inches to drop below into the cabin or in the forward bow space in front of the walk. My thoughts...