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So I still need to trim the remaining sole and remove the foam under the gunnels . That’s my plan and then start with the stringers. Thanks Hope that makes sense?

See if these are better. I was trying to take some pictures throughout the process.

Well my pictures didn’t come out right. I reduced the size to medium and thought that would correct the position. What else do I need to do for the correct format. Thanks

Back at it! Hi, I’ve been dealing with some family issues since last fall. Life always amazes me good or bad! Things have simmered down and I resumed gutting the Grady White in early February. It’s been in my garage since September. I have removed the sole, (saturated), ended up cutting it down the ...

Hi, it’s been a couple of weeks. Almost ready for some cutting. After disconnecting everything from the center console ie. wiring, throttle cables, steering cable etc. I had the marina lift off my center console with there fork lift and placed it on a pallet. It’s going to need some revision around ...

I was planning on doing the grinding on the driveway. I still have other stuff in garage and didn’t want the dust settling. That’s all.

Thanks, I plan on using my meister oscillating tool. It worked well cutting the transom shell. I do have another question? Do you all think the work can be done on my trailer? I plan on putting two more gunnel supports on and shoring up the transom with some blocks I’m borrowing from the marina. I’l...

Well guys, I’ve been doing more research and crawling over the boat. I removed the screws holding down the center console. Most seemed to be in rotten wood. I also sounded her out and I’m sure the whole sole is wet and rotten. Except around the junction at the gunnels on either side. So I have a 198...

Rotten it is. I don’t know if the whole sole is like the aft end of it. I suspect it is. I’m going to ask to use the marina’s moister meter and check some readings. As for the transom? I was able to remove a section on the port side. I’ve been taking it out in layers so I don’t put to much pressure ...

I was down at the boat yard for a short time yesterday. I was able to lift the shell off with the help of a forklift. One of the employees was driving by and he was nice enough to help. Good for a case of beer! Anyway, Fallguy your suspicions are right. I think. Wet plywood in the sole. As I cut acr...