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update 1/10/11


Alex6

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removed the stringers and replacing them with foam filled stringers from prisma composite preform. Also going to be using honeycomb panels for the deck. Not using much wood just fibergl*** covered marine ply wood for cross members to bolt on the starboard.

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My son and I are restoring a 1980 Hewes Bonefisher 2. Going to replace the stringers but not sure whether to use wood or foam/composite. Anyone have any suggestions on what way to go? Alex6, did you finish yours yet?

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80 Bonefisher,

Looks like you bought the one that was at Maximum Outboard for a while. Just saw it at the marine flea market in Pompano two weeks ago. I had looked at it before I bought my 93 Redfisher 18 about a year ago. I'm doing a lot of work to mine, although not nearly as in depth as what you're getting into. Mostly patching holes, rewiring and refinishing. If you're in/near Pompano, I'd be happy to share what (little) I know, and see how your project is coming. Also can show you what I've done to mine so far.

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i have not got a price yet but im using the foam filled stringers from www.preforms.com, they do the new hewes boat stringers now, if you call them and tell them what you are doing they will ask some questions and ask for some pics, then they will tell you exactly what you need. and honeycomb sheet from Joe's Auto Marine Supply

Fort Lauderdale Florida

im using no wood so this project wont have to be done again

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I just picked up my my stringers from preforms up in Melbourne. There warehouse is a awesome, mike C took my dad and i on a tour and man they do stringers for all kinds of boats. If anyone needs any stringer or bulk heads, etc, i would give them a call, Great people and product. I will post pics when stringers are in.

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