They all have the hull to deck joint bonded like that. On the ones with the integrated transom, I don't think the transom is bonded like that, but the rest of the boat is. Can't get to that part of the transom once it's installed.

Only problem I've heard of on Fountain hulls is the center stringer getting wet. My fiberglass guy has done a few of them, and I've been really careful to keep my hull dry accordingly. The problem is that it's in the center, and that's where the water sits when it gets in the hull. The rest of the hull is strong enough that you could totally remove that stringer and never have a problem with 90% of what the boat would ever see, or with anything that 90% of the boats will ever see.

OK thats good to know. What part are you saying has been done on this that couldn't be done after something is installed again? The stringers have been redone, along with the new transom. There is a small soft spot on the lower bulk head at the front of the engine compartment, but I do not think it will ever cause a issue, not something we are going to tear into at this point. Would like to get a season out of the boat first, keep a eye on it. Rest of the boat is SOLID for sure. Thanks for the info

John jr

It's hard to hate on a fountain when you see that level of build quality. I've always had a thing for the 10m despite its beak

Good luck with her. She certainly is worthy of the restore! Isn't it fun working on boats older than you? I'm waiting to own a boat that isn't

The old 10 meters rock.

Ok got all the holes grinded out. What a pita this was. LOL but it is done. Going to fill them with glass tom, sand it out. Also was able to get all the culk removed from where the rub rail was. Yet another tedious task.




John jr

I was wondering, the pictures of the inside of the boat showed some yellow colored areas, is that what kevlar looks like? If it is that might explain the pock marks on your hull. That stuff is real porus and might have left some air bubbles under the gel coat.
Just a thought.

Well that's what made me ask the question (did fountain ever put out a kevlar 10 meter).I have seen this same problem on Uniflite boats in the 80's that were made out of kevlar.I find it hard to believe it was from shrink wrap or contaminated surface when painted. because the bubbles went all the way down thru the paint primer and gel coat.What ever the problem we will fix it right and move on.That's what makes this project interesting. John SR

....but the holes are in the Gel Y/N? So would that not have something to do with the prep or spraying of the Gelcoat before layup of the cloth? Only asking - not assuming to know or say anything contrary to what has been posted.

Looks like a lot of repair work but if you do her up properly, you can run her without looking back....

Fist look at the pics, I had a lot of Cheney one-liners come to mind......

Yes down in the gel JOHN SR

I bet what happened was moisture got between the kevlar and the gel coat and when the temps got down to freezing it popped up the bubbles that you are seeing. Probably pin holes in the gel coat or the kevlar.
Beautiful boat , definitely worth fixing!!!