Boat Forum / Building / March 2007

First of all this pertains to an 1980 Sea Ray Express Cruiser that I
recently purchased in the Florida Keys. What I have is a need to tear
out all of the carpet and replace it. The carpet in the forward cabin
is of a sheet skin type material similiar to seat covers you can buy

Newbie w/ light woodworking skill and equipment looking for good first
project.  Want a light weight boat 11 - 14 feet  capacity up to two
adults. Reply also to email at kphillips@bcctv.net as I do not ovten
monitor groups.

Peggy--
What is the best pressure water system for a 41 ft. with 2 heads
w/showers plus galley sink?
I have a diaphram pump that needs repair.  It looks like a Jabsco

I would like to know if a type of software exists...
I would like the software to act as a virtual hull performance testing
tank.  Something that can have a basic hull design, perhaps some kind
of CAD software, that allows the drawing to be submerged into a

I am a newby starting to read some boat construction magazines but
most of the information passes me by because I lack the basic
knowledge around construction techniques.
Are there any urls/papers that describe and explain what type of fiber

My mast is laying on sawhorses. Upon inspection, I see corrosion
between the stainless plates where the stays fasten and the mast. These
are riveted on.
  So, after I remove and clean up and check how much meat is left, how