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  1. StrasBuff

    Paint recomendation

    So I just got my steel flex and now starting my prep. I'm going to paint the upper portion of the boat a different color that is not steel flex, to keep the cost down. What type of paint would you guys recomend for that? Thanks
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    Link for Boat Modifications! Please post yours!

    Here's mine: https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=13202
  3. StrasBuff

    1973 14' Lowe V Bottom

    Nice work! And thanks for posting the pics of some of the products and tools you used.
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    14’ Valco – My first build.

    Thanks Froggy, nothing to interesting about my handle...I use the same handle for my favorite college football team boards and I don’t want try to have to remember multiples. My team is the Colorado Buffaloes, so that is where the buff comes from and Stras is short for Strasburg, a small town...
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    14’ Valco – My first build.

    Here are some pictures of the transom. Not to sure how to fix this either. We had the boat out on water a couple of weeks ago. It was the first time with this boat. I noticed we were taking on some water in the back so I went looking to see what I could find...
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    14’ Valco – My first build.

    I agree, there are some additional items that need to be addressed on the transom too. I'm going to try to post those this afternoon, if work stops getting in the way. :lol:
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    14’ Valco – My first build.

    Pretty much what I was thinking. I have a buddy of mine, who is a welder by trade, stopping by tomorrow to take a look at it.
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    14’ Valco – My first build.

    First? You guys will have to bear with me; I don’t have all the terminology down yet. My first question deals with the front of the boat. It looks like the previous owner drilled through and added a tie off. I see several problems here: 1. The original joint (spine) is compromised. 2. All...
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    14’ Valco – My first build.

    I’m new to the site, been lurking for a couple of weeks. I took the plunge and started demo this weekend. I have run into a few items that I would like to get some input on, which I will post in a few, but here are a few “before” pictures of the boat.
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