My "Free Boat" project - Page 2

turbinedoctor · #1 11-23-2006, 04:54 AM

I like the idea of 1/2" plywood as long as it is salt treated. Then wrap the edges like you discussed and glass the whole floor.

Might want to consider some pipe under the floor for pulling wires through.

Kajun · #2 11-23-2006, 06:24 AM

one question..does the engine run? if not....its not worth it...to the scrap it goes!..but if the engine runs and the transom is solid ..heck throw another floor in there and go fishing!

turbinedoctor · #3 11-23-2006, 06:50 AM

How bout if he could find a cheap repower on ebay for around 1000.00

#4 11-23-2006, 08:45 AM

A friend of mine has that same boat. His has a floor though ;D
Exact same boat. I will ask him what model it is. Its a decent inshore ride. His has a newer 60 Johnson on it and it pushes it fine.

msbhammer · #5 11-23-2006, 09:23 AM

Theres a boat like that on E-Bay. Didnt catch the name though. ;D

reelapeelin · #6 11-23-2006, 11:53 AM

Fireguy, 1/2'' ply isn't thick enough...it should be 3/4''...you'll need that thickness to have a solid/rigid floor to mount those seats...1/2'' isn't enough...

Turbo suggested goin' w treated stock...there's actually a "marine-grade'' you might wanna consider, but whatever you use, make sure it's DRY...some of the guys have used the spray-in bed-liner for PU trucks for boat floors...keep the pics comin' on the progress...

;)

macojoe · #7 11-23-2006, 01:22 PM

3/4 marine ply is the way to go!

But if all you can get or afford is regular 3/4 then after you cut it all out and have it dry fitted,

take it out, put a good coat of resin minus the hardener and let soak in over night, then add another coat of resin with hardener, this will insure that the resin soaked in and then when you coat with resin & hardener it will seal it all up for ya!

Make sure you do both sides and edges!! Glass in the floor to the edges and all seems you will be good to go for a top coat of choice

reelapeelin · #8 11-23-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by macojoe

3/4 marine ply is the way to go!

But if all you can get or afford is regular 3/4 then after you cut it all out and have it dry fitted,

take it out, put a good coat of resin minus the hardener and let soak in over night, then add another coat of resin with hardener, this will insure that the resin soaked in and then when you coat with resin & hardener it will seal it all up for ya!

Make sure you do both sides and edges!! Glass in the floor to the edges and all seems you will be good to go for a top coat of choice

BRILLIANT!! ;D ;D ...

#9 11-23-2006, 01:53 PM

Yea, about the motor, it's a Chrystler 105, I think she'll run. It's not siezed, and looks like just some minor cleaning. Going to float test first, then try to start the motor. If both are good, then I'm going to start the project.

#10 11-23-2006, 09:01 PM

I used regular plywood in a '64 Starcraft. I gave them 3 coats of epoxy and 6 coats on the edges. You dont want the edges sucking up any water. Good luck with the project.