Fixing up the 88

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by MSBHAMMER

Hmm, might have M.J. go for a midnight walk with his black mask and gloves on tonight. ;D

NOW dis ol' house fixin' ta ROCK

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

I know somebody else that wants one....right RB? *

Less of a want, more of a domestic tranquility enabler. ;D

[boatnluvr]

Anyone have any experience with bending stainless. I want to reshape the bowrail a bit. It is not too bad, but.... I was planning on removing it and pounding the crap out of it (using wood braces). I believe heat would ruin it. Perhaps a tubing bender rental??

[willy]

I believe they are cold formed on a mandrel, you would have to do the same with a large pipe bender I think. Hammering it won't do anything but damage the surface.

[parishht]

Originally Posted by boatnluvr

Anyone have any experience with bending stainless. *I want to reshape the bowrail a bit. *It is not too bad, but.... *I was planning on removing it and pounding the crap out of it (using wood braces). *I believe heat would ruin it. *Perhaps a tubing bender rental??

Absolutely no heat, you will discolor the steel and
temper it, loss of strength.
Tubing bender is the way to go.

[msbhammer]

You need to remove the section that is bent and fill it with sand. Once filled, cap off the ends and then start to rebend. Thats teh Old Skool way of doint it. ;)

[boatnluvr]

Hammer, that's the greatest idea yet. Thanks

[macojoe]

yep thats the way to do it!

The other way is to remove it!! Best thing I ever did!! Makes anchoring nice and easy and looks goo to!

[boatnluvr]

Ahh, so no rail and add a pulpit. I like it. That does look nice. Hopefully I am not too clumsy though.

[Bygracealone]

Hey MJ,

Glad to see I'm not the only one with an outboard in the front yard ;D