Question on 1955 Plywood
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Printed Date: May-02-2025 at 11:33pm
Topic: Question on 1955 Plywood
Posted By: UFOpodcaster
Subject: Question on 1955 Plywood
Date Posted: April-25-2025 at 5:30pm
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Hello, I have a ‘55 fifteen footer, mahogany plywood. It is all original and was moved to and from the boathouse on a rail to the lake when used by the original family. I know it’s a ‘no soak’ boat. My question is, I want to make sure it leaks minimally. What would one suggest for some type of sealer that I go over the seams with? THANK YOU!  ------------- Martin |
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Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: April-30-2025 at 3:55pm
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With plywood it may seep a little. If everything is in good condition it should stop after a few days. But, if you don't leave it in the water, I'd just let it seep and make sure your bilge pump works. ------------- Keep it....from sinkin' |
Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: May-01-2025 at 8:21am
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Cool boat. For our viewing pleasure....More pictures please.. ------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski |
Posted By: MourningWood
Date Posted: May-01-2025 at 10:06am
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Yes, very cool looking boat. I have a 1964 plywood Dunphy. Over time water seeps in where the panels meet, especially where the sides meet the bottom, most notable near the transom. Use caulk on the inside of these joints to address this. I use Total Boat Marine Adhesive Caulk (Amazon) with good results. ------------- 1964 Dunphy X-55 "One 'N Dun" 'I measured twice, cut three times, and it's still too short!" |
Posted By: UFOpodcaster
Date Posted: May-02-2025 at 4:24pm
 
I would love to find a vintage transom light, to replace this one. ------------- Martin |
Posted By: UFOpodcaster
Date Posted: May-02-2025 at 4:33pm
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Thank you! That is interesting about caulking on the inside, I would have never thought that would have worked. ------------- Martin |