Plywood hull

[Dave 65]

Hello, I am going to try to restore a 65 chris craft cavalier30'. I want to strip the plywood hull and recoat it. Do i strip it to the wood or the paper coating?
What would be the best way to do this. Any help would be great.
Thanks Dave

[seven up]

We stripped my 69 cavalier to the paper with a chemical stripper for epoxy/paint and flat blade scapers. It took a couple of coats to remove the marine paint. I didn't do it but it looked like alot of work. The transom is not paper covered plywood (mine was painted). If i can help lemeno.

Note: This week i'll be fiberglassing the cabintop.

[Dave 65]

Hey thanks for the reply. What do you think of that cpes stuff? Or is that over rated. The boat is very solid. i just have to fix a couple spots.
Thanks Dave

[seven up]

No Problem, anytime.

I couldn't say either way about cpes. I've been using laquer thinner up to 100% added to the resin/hardener mix. This is with the 150 grade resin at a 1:1 ratio. Just for treating...not glueing. I read extensively on the internet and this is what i ended up using.

Solid boat. Yes. I've been out in some heavy weather with mine and was pleased so far. I particularly like surfing with her on a following sea.

Have you started the refinishing yet? How's the transom ? Best.