Update...not so bright... - Page 5

Stillrunning · #41 03-14-2007, 12:07 PM

You have done allot sense the last pics you posted. I'm no expert but why can't you just check the wood by drilling in different sections and beef up what is all ready there. I'll come by one evening to check it out after work as I work in Greatbridge and I think your only about 15min. away. Whats there does not look that bad and if you could avoid removing the stringers I would. Nice hoist system you built. When I did mine we used a big tree limb and the first one broke when we had the inner liner about a foot or two out of the hull. Luckly the limb only broke and did not fall because that could have been dangerous as the limb was about 5' thick. It was hanging on by about an 1/8' of the limb.

Stillrunning · #42 03-14-2007, 12:07 PM

You have done allot sense the last pics you posted. I'm no expert but why can't you just check the wood by drilling in different sections and beef up what is all ready there. I'll come by one evening to check it out after work as I work in Greatbridge and I think your only about 15min. away. Whats there does not look that bad and if you could avoid removing the stringers I would. Nice hoist system you built. When I did mine we used a big tree limb and the first one broke when we had the inner liner about a foot or two out of the hull. Luckly the limb only broke and did not fall because that could have been dangerous as the limb was about 5' thick. It was hanging on by about an 1/8' of the limb.

#43 03-14-2007, 12:38 PM

This is one of the things I'm not comfortable with because of lack of experience / knowledge. The stringers have delaminated and it was the guys who looked at the boat yesterday who said they were rotted as well. If was just rot, then I could do as MJ says, but what about the delamination part? Would it make more sense (or at least peice of mind) to replace the stringers given the repairs needed and that they are accessible (provided I can get it done right) or am I still better off trying to fix what I have? In front of the forward bulkhead the glass around the stringer is discolored from the foam that was in there trapping the water. Could that cause the bond between the glass for the stringer to be weakened?

#44 03-14-2007, 12:38 PM

This is one of the things I'm not comfortable with because of lack of experience / knowledge. The stringers have delaminated and it was the guys who looked at the boat yesterday who said they were rotted as well. If was just rot, then I could do as MJ says, but what about the delamination part? Would it make more sense (or at least peice of mind) to replace the stringers given the repairs needed and that they are accessible (provided I can get it done right) or am I still better off trying to fix what I have? In front of the forward bulkhead the glass around the stringer is discolored from the foam that was in there trapping the water. Could that cause the bond between the glass for the stringer to be weakened?

macojoe · #45 03-14-2007, 12:54 PM

the wood is there to strength the glass and shape it, I doubt that anyones is still glued to the hull?

So if you grind the bad glass and re-glass back, with new wood inside i bet you be fine?

I am not a glass man, but I redid my transom for the bracket and a few small things, But i think thats how I would attack it?

Keep asking and maybe stink and skools will get in, they are the glass man!!

No worry we will gt a plan and then you can get going! Bet it won't take as long as you think either! ;D

macojoe · #46 03-14-2007, 12:54 PM

the wood is there to strength the glass and shape it, I doubt that anyones is still glued to the hull?

So if you grind the bad glass and re-glass back, with new wood inside i bet you be fine?

I am not a glass man, but I redid my transom for the bracket and a few small things, But i think thats how I would attack it?

Keep asking and maybe stink and skools will get in, they are the glass man!!

No worry we will gt a plan and then you can get going! Bet it won't take as long as you think either! ;D

Stillrunning · #47 03-14-2007, 01:09 PM

Someone on this site knew of a product that you can pour into the stringer that would do the trick. From what i read you could just shave off the top of the stringers exposing the insides. Clean out all the rotted wood and then fiberglass the seperated areas. Then fix any holes and places that the stuff would run out of. Then just mix it up and pour it in and that would be an easy rapair.

Stillrunning · #48 03-14-2007, 01:09 PM

Someone on this site knew of a product that you can pour into the stringer that would do the trick. From what i read you could just shave off the top of the stringers exposing the insides. Clean out all the rotted wood and then fiberglass the seperated areas. Then fix any holes and places that the stuff would run out of. Then just mix it up and pour it in and that would be an easy rapair.

macojoe · #49 03-14-2007, 01:22 PM

Seacast

"Seacast Pourable Transom mix replaces the rotten wood in boat transoms & stringers. It is stronger than wood and will never rot."

http://www.seawolfindustries.com/seacast.html

macojoe · #50 03-14-2007, 01:22 PM

Seacast

"Seacast Pourable Transom mix replaces the rotten wood in boat transoms & stringers. It is stronger than wood and will never rot."

http://www.seawolfindustries.com/seacast.html