superwrench0166

Major Nightmare tore out floor everything rotted all the way to the nose. Have gone so far now i have no choice but to fix.
Cant trust no one else so i will do it myself. Have some questions,

1. Which type of mat do i use on the stringers
2. Which type of mat do i use to attach them to the hull
3. Foam Who is a good supplier

Any other sugestions would be greatly appreciated.
I will be working on gutting whats left over next 2 weeks.

Audiofn

Check out my play by play in the General Q&A if you want. There are lots of different ways to do it, and obviously the costs will very quite a bit.

Jon

jackhammer

Superwrench, I'm a rookie myself... what I've learned so far is that there are 10 different ways to do the same thing, and that there is no real consensus between the experts on which is the best way. Therefore, it lead me to believe that if I did my project and it worked… then I did it correctly.

I went to eBay and bought the 50# sampling of cloth from this guy; http://stores.ebay.com/OutbackSoluti...toreviewQQtZkm -- All of it works, but I found that using the light biaxial is the easiest to work with (for me). I did the big portions (the transom) using the heavy biaxial but you really have to pour on the epoxy to get that sufficiently wet. When I do my floor I will probably use the light biaxial again, 2 layers on the bottom and 3 on top.

I used the non-blush epoxy from this guy http://www.jgreer.com/index.htm and from US Composites http://www.uscomposites.com/epoxy.html I liked the 635 slow cure the best so far… averaged $34/gal including shipping. It’s freaking hot in Dallas and I’ve never had a pot life problem with the 635 stuff. The last guys also have the foam.

dykstra

iTrader: (1)

Good luck with everything, it sounds like you have a lot of work ahead of you. Dave

Catagory5

If the floor is rotten better check the transom and stringers there is a good chance they are shot also. And you might as well get it all while your in there.

You have a lot of dirty work ahead of you. Keep in mind just because it looks good doesn't mean u have the correct structural strength. Some things are better left to the pros. But i am bias.

Jim

superwrench0166

I had it at a professional. He did the survey said just transom and one engine mount. New transom is in but no new engine mount. Now i have completly taken everything out down to bare hull. Still have some grinding sanding to do then i can start getting ready to go back together. Bigest problem is fighting the itchys. Allready useing the disposable paint suits.

Audiofn

Ah the old "might as wells"

AIR TIME

I'm doing the same found loose glass up front wet under floor in the cabin area boats been in my portable garage last two years ?? but before I start I'm going for a ride this weekend I'll stay in calm waters been working on drive and stuff for the last month so I need a rde then I'LL CUT EVERY THING OUT AND get it done by spring I hope. now would decolite balsa be better for new bulkheads and flooring stringers I now its more than m plywood but if I could save300to 400 pounds and be stonger I'd do it what do you guys think??? thanks art

Audiofn

Art you should tow that rig up my way and we can have a buddy of mine take a look at it. I may be dropping my boat off to him if I can finish up the trailer this weekend. He knows all about the high tech stuff and can definatly help ya out. If you need anything from Composite 1 let me know, I am a dealer for them.

Jon

AIR TIME

thanks jon that sounds like a good way to go, I took it out to day 1st time in what 2 1/2years I hit a tach reading of 5100rpms with the labbed 26p hoping for more ,then I reset the bowls on the carb that made a differents Ithen lost the tach jumping a big wake and later pulled away from my buddies 24 super boat which has about550to575hp and runs 72 to 75 he had about 10 gallons and I had about 45 and I can add to my list to finish my ex steering to the helm I WAS CHINE WALKING REAL BAD MY CABLE must of stretched or some thing plus the boat flexing I needed the ride so in two weeks I'LL START TAKING EVERY THING OUT DRIVE MOTOR NEW SEATS NEXT WEEK ONE MORE RIDE I HOPE sunday rest day because my knees are swollen , can't wait for the new ones this winter jon I'll call yah thanks art