Back from the Dead; '81 Scarab 38 Resto
06-21-2016 | 01:21 PM
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Here's some of the interior. It is rough. I'll be pulling more of the interior out later today...
I see what some people say about the cutting corners when they built these boats. The forward bulkhead was tabbed on top of epoxy? That's not going to stick for long..
The cockpit bulkhead coming loose from the left side of the hull..
The bilge pump hose running thru the right engine compartment stringer. They drilled the stringer with a hole saw and left it as naked wood or close to it. recipe for disaster...
I see what some people say about the cutting corners when they built these boats. The forward bulkhead was tabbed on top of epoxy? That's not going to stick for long..
The cockpit bulkhead coming loose from the left side of the hull..
The bilge pump hose running thru the right engine compartment stringer. They drilled the stringer with a hole saw and left it as naked wood or close to it. recipe for disaster...
06-21-2016 | 02:09 PM
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I think you would be wise to support the ends better now that the deck is off. Losing all the support from it could let the hull Hog on that short cradle.
Especially if the stringers are shot ,which I am sure they are.
If it was mine I would build a full length cradle that would support it right at the Chines for the rear half and supports the bow half at the Vee.
Don't want to get it all back together and have a big hook or twist in the hull.
Especially if the stringers are shot ,which I am sure they are.
If it was mine I would build a full length cradle that would support it right at the Chines for the rear half and supports the bow half at the Vee.
Don't want to get it all back together and have a big hook or twist in the hull.
Last edited by tommymonza; 06-21-2016 at 09:58 PM.
06-21-2016 | 03:34 PM
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Great pics and detail, I'm gonna enjoy living vicariously through your work without even getting my hands dirty!
Massive task you've taken on, going by your 30' build, I'd say you're the right guy to do this boat justice. Thanks for taking the time post here.
RR
Massive task you've taken on, going by your 30' build, I'd say you're the right guy to do this boat justice. Thanks for taking the time post here.
RR
06-21-2016 | 05:19 PM
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Heath you need to make a couple of tie bars to hold the hull sides in place so they don't relax before you remove all of the bulkheads it will make putting the deck back on much easer learn from my mistake it was a ***** to fix after the fact. Dan
