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Fiberglass boats are relatively easy to repair; to repair minor damage to a fiberglass boat, first cut away the damaged area, then � The problem is the boat sat out for a few years with no cover. The side panels were shot, and were removed. I want to make my own. I've read that starting off with plexiglass as a backing could suffice. I have a few questions if anyone can help me out. How thick of fiberglass would be good for this. What is the best way to make it stick to the inside part of the fiberglass, (super glue?). Fiberglass Boat Repair for the DIY'er, Everything you need to know. Save money and keep your boat looking new by learning fiberglass repair and maintenance from experts. Top Boat Maintenance Tips.� Fiberglass boat restoration is not for everyone, but with the new boat polishers available, now beginners can produce professional results! How To Build Abs Build Your Own Boat Plywood Boat Wood Boats Kayak Fishing Fishing Boats Shower Speaker Boat Projects Boat Kits. Marine Sealants - All You Need To Know - Boat Renovation People.� After thirty years, a boat needs a little myboat075 boatplans hull may have noticeable hairline cracks, spider webs, blisters, dings, and tiny holes that have developed over the years. It is important to repairs these problems in order to prevent water. DIY FIBERGLASS BOAT BUILD (Restoting old boat deck with Divinycell) Part � The NEW Fibreglass Boat Restoration Project - Part 1.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. I removed the motor and cotrols off this one I looked at it last year but the owner was crazy on price There are two hole on top of bow area horn and radio antenea I removed the horn already Looks like where the winch straps hooks up too there was some damage there too Anymore feedback or positive thoughts or negative please post'em..

John: I like the lines of it too I did first time I saw it I actually think the gel coat might be gone Did you use a pressure washer? I would love to learn but not sure if I have the paitence to do so I One hold back is only being rated for 65hp Oh, a great book to use as a guide is Runabout Restoration. Found it on Amazon. Well written and funny, to boot.

Good luck with this project! RB78 wrote: Oh, a great book to use as a guide is Runabout Restoration. Index Recent Topics Search. Welcome, Guest. Username: Password: Remember me. Forgot your password? Forgot your username? Create an account. The 70's Disco-Fiber. TOPIC: restoring old fiberglass boat.. I read one needs to be careful with old fiber glassic boats that have been in the weather Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic.

Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. Matt in Illinois I ain't here for a long time, I'm here for a good time! Re:restoring old fiberglass boat.. I'm no expert - still working on my first restore. Rinkerbuilt Project It's a lot of work, but that one looks like it would be worth the effort. You will be amazed how quickly it comes off without damaging the gel coat.

You will need a place where you can lift the cap unless you want to jury-rig it like I have to , and then tear out all of the wood. Stringers will most likely require repair or replacement, but you won't really know until you remove the flooring. Can't really see from the photos - what shape is the hull and cap in? Mine is, at least. I tap the knowledge and experience of the guys on iboats.

They've saved me enormous amounts of time and money - because I would have done everything to this point ass-backwards had I been on my own.

I bought an old '67 Starcraft on eBay to get the motor. The boat was in similar shape to yours- lots of algea, black mold, and stains from leaves. I sprayed it on the gel-coat don't worry, it won't hurt it.. It's OK to get some OC on the chrome pieces- and it does a good job removing the white film on Aluminum- just don't use the scotchbrite on the windshield.

You will have to polish and then wax the aluminum- as it will turn white again quickly. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.

You won't know what you're dealing with until you get the cap off and remove the floor. As far as the hull Glass can be repaired. Look at the project as one step at a time. Appraise one step at a time. Look at my boat Doesn't matter to me what I wind up having to do - it will be worth it to me.

I think you have a great project - you have to decide what it's worth to you in terms of effort and expense, but you could well wind up with a terrific 'new' boat at less cost than a 'new' boat. That's how I look at mine.

I am moving very slowly and carefully with my project boat. Mine will be new when I'm finished, and exactly what I want in a boat. I will also know exactly what's in it and where it is. Can't put a price tag on that in my world. I'm having a ball with mine. I, too, wish I were closer. I haven't gotten to the point where I am installing the new glass yet.

I'm finding a lot of conflicting information re: fiberglass - poly vs. What I've learned about glass so far is that poly is stronger than epoxy, but more difficult to work with in terms of fumes, etc. And you need to seal it from air wax paper from the kitchen to get it to cure in a timely manner. Makes your head spin. Fiberglass work is more art than science, from what I've learned.

Practice with scrap woods or materials. Experiment with varying amounts of resin to get that ideal cure time for your job I've read that it's good for one layer of cloth. OK, I will use that to re-cap my stringers with cloth. Areas where I need more than one layer will have epoxy.

I'm still grinding and sanding. Have another day or two of that before I'm at the stage where I'm cutting a new transom and repairing my stringers. I am really looking forward to it, though. I'll make mistakes, but that's OK. I know they can be corrected. As for the transom Measure it - and once the bilge area is clear to see measure how the old transom fits against the hull, and how the entire stern attaches to the hull.

It might be capable of re-enforcing for a larger engine. Might not be. Be careful in this regard. I went to Amazon. No, I only bought one about 6 weeks ago. Great info, gil. I'm still grinding and sanding, but will be getting into the glassing in the next couple of weeks. I have a gallon and a half of unwaxed poly resin I am planning to use to repair the hollow stringers and to glass in the new transom.

I've read that covering the resin with waxed paper - sealing it from air - will allow it to cure. Windshield looks a little hazy, but other than that jump in. We are on the second season of use. It is a really fun project, just finish it if you start it. Working with poly resin isn't too bad once you get the hang of it. I am in NW CT and have a lot of leftover fiberglass if you need any cheap.

Read that book first. Mine has a 65HP and will pull a skier with 5 people in the boat. There is refurbished and there is restored. Many have said, there is nothing more expensive than a free boat.

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