Thanks, Are there any special precautions I need to take to make sure the hull doesn't lose shape once I grind all the tabbing out? The...
I've got a large 5 HP 3-phase power water cooled vacuum pump that is no use to me if you are interested. It is the TCP-50 model...
Thanks, That makes sense to completely grind them out. Both ways make sense to me, which is why I am asking those who are experienced....
Rick, Thanks Rick. Nice project. Any other comments out there, is it better to grind all the way down to the hull or leave a tab ?...
Hi, I am currently in the middle of a complete stringer and transom replacement on a 22 Ft powerboat. I have removed all the wood from the...
BNTII, I had planned on using COOSA all along until I was told about the compression problems. I have a few samples of Bluewater 26. I...
BNTII, I have looked at COOSA and think it is a great product. But, I have been warned by a few people who work primarily on high...
PAR: Thanks for the response, very informative. Can you elaborate what you mean by "I'll use a few jigs (2x6's with the radius cut into them)...
Kenneth, From what I have read, Greenwood Products XL Panels are supposed to be the Holy Grail of rot resistant marine plywood. I have...
Kenneth, Thanks for the response. The boat is 12 years old, but the wood in engine stringers and transom were like mulch, I literally...
Thanks for the reply's. Kenneth: By coring removed, I am referring to the wood coring in the transom. To respond to your question: If...
Hi, I have a 22 Ft. fiberglass speedboat that had rotten stringers and transom and is currently undergoing restoration. The boat is...
If I seal the foam filled void with fiberglass, is there any reason to drill the limber holes for drainage just in case some water gets in there?...
I'm restoring a 22 foot powerboat. I am currently pulling out the rotten stringers. I have two strakes on each side of the hull. Is there any...
JR Shine, Where can you get the foam trapeziods? Are they made exclusively for boatbuilding. Also, when installing stringers in a deep V...
Currently the hull is sitting on a bunk trailer with three bunks on each side. Is the risk that the hull will sag or that the hull will buckle up?
The only thing that I am worried about with removing all the stringers is the hull losing it's shape because of lack of support. How should I...
I have attached pictures above. The areas that I have circled are areas of rot. My plan is just to completely encapsulate the stringer system...
Rotten Stringer Advice Needed I'm currently restoring a 22 Foot powerboat. I have the hull completely gutted including the fuel tank. The...
I'm looking for a source for sheets of 1/4 inch Bluewater 26 Coosa.
