Thanks I would like to preserve or protect the decking I am putting down. I couldn't afford marine plywood so it is exterior 1/2". My thought was...
Microfibers I forgot to mention it but I did add microfibers to the Cabosil and resin. Do you do fillets so the cloth has a smoother transition?
Poly Resin Nope, didn't get out of the wrong side of the bed. I just don't appreciate being called an idiot. I am using US Composites 435...
Good Morning Mr. Tunnel: Great response to my post. I remember when I had my first beer too. I don't know if you consider yourself a professional...
Progress I've just about got the stringers glassed in. It's a long process if you follow (I think) Dr. Yachts mindset with the 1.5 CSM x 2 and...
OK, thanks Sorry it took a bit to get back to you. I have test fit the engine and it looks good and with a few adjustments it should be fine....
Engine Beds When you say "steel plates" do you mean angle or flat? How thick would they have to be and how do you adhere the plates to the...
Replacing floor Yes, the floor is glassed to the sides of the boat which made it seem incredibly difficult to remove. It also has that grey...
Measurement Thanks. I found a markable difference in the color of the prop shaft where it had been spinning for years. How are your engine...
Thanks for the info The hardest part of this transformation was trying to figure out the three-axis curves of the stringers. After searching...
Is she level? Thanks for sharing your wisdom in this area. Great information.
Laser Level I was thinking about a laser yesterday. When you say level the boat from side-to-side, do you mean placing a level on top of the...
I am about ready to replace the stringers in our 1996 Moomba Boomerang after removal of the remaining rotten pieces. How do I design them to where...
Almost Done Grinding Here are the latest photos. We still have to remove the fuel tank from the rear of the boat. Must be some hidden attachments...
Grind, grind, grind I am taking out most, if not all of the glass that has been added over the years. In my opinion, although I am far from being...
Great Information I was also going to use the CPES (sp?) prep to seal the wood before I installed it into place. Also, I have heard two schools...
No Top Cap Removal I've decided against the removal of the top cap. It is glassed on and I am fearful of cutting too deep and going thru the...
I got up in there late yesterday and from about one foot back from the bow, the glassing begins. Today I'm getting set up to cut the glass holding...
Thank You I appreciate the words of encouragement. The area under the deck in the bow is so tight, we are going to have to cut the top cap off to...
Greetings - I'm new to this forum but thankfully I located it. I'm also new to boat repair so I need some help. If I'm in the wrong forum area,...