I got a more aggressive grinder and started cleaning out the precipitate chloride. The holes got bigger and bigger, and still white layer "in between". I'm going to have welder replace the whole stern. I'll report back or post the complete the project when I get more organized. I'll be back...
That's great advice! worm tracks and few pin holes describes mine accurately. At this point I have just used a wire wheel, wire brush, scour pads, and simple green 50/50. I feel like if I keep following the corrosion, I'll weaken the skin more - I'll do that this week and have better idea...
Hello all, I'm pretty new to the forum, and boating in general.
I've seen DaleH's thread on his rebuild, don't think mine is as bad, but here's my project:
I got this 1994 Lowe (Big Jon) 14X48 stripped down to bare bones. I've got a welder lined up to build an aluminum transom, and do other...
I settled on a Lowe 14X48 Big John with 2021 25hp Merc 4 stroke. I motor runs like a dream, but the boat needs a lot of work. I'll be gutting it out, but need to peruse this forum like a bandit! Previously owner used treated lumber, and drilled a hole in bottom of boat for live well...
I'm interested to find out more about early 90s 14X48s - Stick steer in middle boat. I called Scandy White's directly, but they didn't seem interested in talking. I'll be fishing small and large river systems primarily - and some lakes in western North Carolina. Fishing buddy mentioned to me...