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 1947 Cris Craft Deluxe 

This project came to our shop for a complete bottom replacement. This included all new frames,keel,part of the stem,breast hook and bottom transom plank. The new bottom is a duble layered plywood bottom glued together with West System epoxy.

First day in shop.
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First day in shop.

Front view.
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Front view.

Starting to remove old bottom.
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Starting to remove old bottom.

Removing old bottom.
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Removing old bottom.

Removed rear transom frame and starting to replace bottom frames.
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Removed rear transom frame and starting to replace bottom frames.

Installing new laminated transom frame.
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Installing new laminated transom frame.

Old breast hook and stem removed.
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Old breast hook and stem removed.

Building new stem.
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Building new stem.

Installing new breast hook.
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Installing new breast hook.

Installing new keel.
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Installing new keel.

New bottom transom plank replaced.
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New bottom transom plank replaced.

Installing first layer of plywood skin.
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Installing first layer of plywood skin.

New bottom installed and coated with West System epoxy.
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New bottom installed and coated with West System epoxy.

Drilling shaft hole.
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Drilling shaft hole.

Epoxy barrier coat applied.
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Epoxy barrier coat applied.

Bottom painted.
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Bottom painted.

Completed project.
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Completed project.

Completed project.
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Completed project.

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