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oh yeah, i am a firm believer that i could do this. i've built several boats from scratch and repaired boats from a 505 to a 52' van de stadt design. but the one thing that i realized and something i'm suprised no one said is....'why? why do more than you have to'

who me? smart? nah. I was sitting there looking at it last night thinking to myself.. I said 'self, really wish i was sailing this thing instead of looking at it.' so.... now i need a boat load of spring clamps and 3 blocks of styrofoam. the west systems i can pick up at work. i need some...

the fiberglass is in good shape. the blocks are bad because it sat and they have mildew or something on them and are degrading. there is a hole in the keel below the cockpit. the only place that it seems to be bonded is at the drain. i will keep it updated on how it goes.

Thats the problem with most of the forums ive been on. Everyone is quick to say don't do it. you'll mess it up.. it can't be done.. etc. etc. the foam in mine is all messed up and needs to be replaced. last i checked you can't stuff the blocks of foam through access ports and properly place...

Hey, wondering if anyone has completely removed the deck from the hull before. So far i have the Hull/Deck joint seperated. wondering what kind of fun i will be running into to finish the project.