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    I know I'm resurrecting an old thread here, but I...

    I know I'm resurrecting an old thread here, but I have a 1994 bumble bee that I want to restore. I saw the photos and it looks like you made a lot of progress. Do you have any updates after you took...
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    Hmm. I looked there but I didn't see any screws....

    Hmm. I looked there but I didn't see any screws. In fact, I found no screws at all. I wonder if they have a cover that I just can't find. Thanks for the help. I'll have another look.
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    1994 Bumble Bee

    Hi guys,

    I just purchased a 1994 Bumble Bee that is in bad shape. The floor is rotted and so are the stringers. The transom seems stable when I bounce on the motor, but we'll see when I get it all...
  4. Converting a 1994 Bumble Bee to a Center Console Flats Boat

    Hi guys,

    I just purchased a 1994 Bumble Bee that is in bad shape. The floor is rotted and so are the stringers. The transom seems stable when I bounce on the motor, but we'll see when I get it all...
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    lol...I hear you. I have been debating whether to...

    lol...I hear you. I have been debating whether to just restore the Bee to a bass boat, but I want that big center console so bad. Hopefully I'll have time to start on it on Saturday. There is a lot...
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    I've got another video up. Here's the link:...

    I've got another video up. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc4NGvnDGBY&t=4s

    The hull is looking pretty clean now. Went last night and picked up the 18' Bumble Bee. It needs to be...
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    How do I know what the composite is though. I...

    How do I know what the composite is though. I think that's the main question. You can use epoxy on everything, but only polyester on polyester if I understand it correctly.

    Is penski board similat...
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    Used 1994 V178FD with 175 Mercury

    Hi Guys,

    I'm going to look at a used Bee tonight. I know the floor needs work, but other than the transom, is there anything I should be sure to look out for?

    Thanks in advance!

    Faust
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    @Skunked again: Will do. They are pretty close to...

    @Skunked again: Will do. They are pretty close to where I live, so I will just swing by and talk to them

    @rgsauger: That build was amazing. I couldn't remove the cap on this one and save it, but I...
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    Ok, thanks for the tip. I'll do that next time....

    Ok, thanks for the tip. I'll do that next time. I'll get rid of all the remaining foam, including the foam in the front. Heading to US composites this week to pick up the beginning supplies. Which...
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    I got the rest of the foam and hoses out, plus I...

    I got the rest of the foam and hoses out, plus I chipped away all of the resin I could that was there. I don't know if I should leave the foam in the pods or not as I am going to put pour foam under...
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    It's been awhile. Life got in the way. Laid off,...

    It's been awhile. Life got in the way. Laid off, then looking for a new job, had to trade in my car, then I almost got a steal on a 19' boat, but that fell through. Finally back at it. Here is...
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    Everything for the new build is going to be...

    Everything for the new build is going to be fiberglassed in. I don't really see a way around that. I have the floor pretty much figured out, but how to attach the gunwales (wide enough to walk on)...
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    The front platform was glued to the top of the...

    The front platform was glued to the top of the live well. If you look, you can see the thick bead of glue on it. I had to use a sledge hammer and a crow bar to pry it off. That cap was never coming...
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    More progress pics. I destroyed the cap taking it...

    More progress pics. I destroyed the cap taking it off, but I'm not going to reuse it anyway. Progress so far:

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    Ultimately I want to make it similar to this:
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    Yeah. That front deck is SOLID. I am trying to...

    Yeah. That front deck is SOLID. I am trying to avoid cutting it out just to redo it. I wanted to get some more work done today, but the weather is still crappy even though the hurricane isn't going...
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    Thanks man! I did some cutting today, and let...

    Thanks man!

    I did some cutting today, and let me tell you...they built these boats like tanks. Check this out:

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    If you look closely you'll see plywood fiberglassed to...
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    What about cutting along the red line in these 2...

    What about cutting along the red line in these 2 pictures, leaving the deck intact? It is pretty solid. So is the live well.
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    Just cut out the molded pieces. I might even be...
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    I went out over the weekend and tried again. I...

    I went out over the weekend and tried again. I cannot get the cap to release from the bow. It must be tagged or epoxied on to the hull somewhere. If I cur along the red line all the way around, I can...
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    The transom core is wood for sure. Any...

    The transom core is wood for sure.

    Any thoughts on actually converting this boat to a center console flats boat? I've done some research and it looks amazing. Plus I can take it in saltwater...
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    This one seems to: 374279

    This one seems to:

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    What if I cut higher up along the entire boat...

    What if I cut higher up along the entire boat like this where the red line is:
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    That would still be repairable fairly easily right? At least that way I can get underneath and get the rest...
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    Your words in God's ear. :smile:

    Your words in God's ear. :smile:
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    I cleaned up some of the plywood. It was epoxied...

    I cleaned up some of the plywood. It was epoxied to fiberglass on the bottom which was attached with some 1/4" thick epoxy to the hull/stringers. The 2 stringers that you see are hollow fiberglass...
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    Started on the floor. Turns out the carpet was...

    Started on the floor. Turns out the carpet was hiding some screws.

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    Continuing tomorrow with getting all of the rotten wood out. Once that's done I'll attempt taking off the...
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