New project!

[Searay31]

Ok folks, im about to start on this beast. Its a 31 sea ray SRV. 1981

First thing i need to do is take the Top Glass section off the stringers
for peek. What is the best way to remove the top Glass off the wood?

I did two small test drills in the stringers, One stringer has a bad spot
The other seemed ok. So while im there in going to make sure they all
are 100%

There is allot of foam In the front area of boat, Will i need to replace it
after the repair is done? If so what is the best product for replacement?

I have all the bottom out and the hull sides are about 70% exposed all around
Is there anything i could do to the inside of the hull BEFORE i recover to improve the boat? I will (on selective days) be fishing in ocean waters
So any tricks for improvement of ride/sound deadening would be great?

Ill take some pics and post them on this thread as i go. Help would be greatly appreciated. First pics coming tomorrow! thxs

[KnottyBuoyz]

Hi Searay31

You might want to hop over to bateau.com support forums. One of the admins there Shine (Joel) is rebuilding a Aquasport flatback.

http://209.190.4.227/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11294

He's documented the procedure and materials used in detail with photos. They're a great bunch of guys over there and can probably help you out. I think he frequents this forum as well so you might hear from him soon.

Rick

[Searay31]

Thanks for that suggestion, alot of good info.. Pic's are on hold till the sun shines again! :)
Could someone explain the best method for taking off the top Glass section
of the stringers? Thanks