Sunray Escapade

[escapade]

I have a project that is underway and i'm glad i found some where to ask some questions

Here is my project so far
http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/viper_coleca/Boat/

I need to finish removing some rotten wood, before i can work on installing a floor.

What is the best tool for removing some of the overlapping fibreglass that was used to hold down the old flooring (still some rotten wood underneith) I'm also trying to find some pictures of the boat or one of same model when it was new, the only info I have of the boat is on the metal hull ID plate

Boat Manufacture: Sunray Boats
No. 8411908
Model: Escapade D-L

If anyone wants to share some ideas or tips I would really apperciate it

 

[sdunt]

Re: Sunray Escapade

Main tool for fiberglass repair is a 4 inch right angle grinder and LOTS of 36 or 50 grit sanding discs. Folks have also used flap discs: http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/accessory_category_detail.asp?categoryID=544

some also used an electric chainsaw, saying that the sound changes when you hit fiberglass, aka the hull so you know when to stop cutting.

 

[escapade]

Re: Sunray Escapade

issue is I need to cut some fiberglass out of the boat, so sounds like sanding discs for an angle grider would be the best option thanks

 

[escapade]

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looks like i have found some more info on the boat, i was searching for photos online and found this one

so my boat is a 1975 Sunray 15.6ft Runabout

the boat photo'd above is close to me as i'm going to try and get some photos just to get some ideas of what i'm going to do when i restore her

 

[escapade]

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took some pictures of the previous mentioned boat

http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/viper_coleca/Boat/back%20when%20new/

so at least i kinda know what it would have looked like, interesting to see what has rotted away, or has broke before i got it

 

[escapade]

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i went to look at flooring today 3/8" marine plywood should do the trick, and then marine carpeting? or is there something else that i should be doing to keep the floor in better shape?

 

[escapade]

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what would be best to cover the marine plywood? carpet? or something else???

 

[bscleo]

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use carpet only if it's your last resort - it always holds moisture - your worst enemy - i'm putting a new floor in my 88 sea ray right now and am going to either Rhino-Line it or use Uniflex 255 Aliphatic from rotdoctor.com - These coverings will also act as a first line of defense from water and still give you tread opposed to poly paint that doesnt. hope that helps and Good Luck!

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: Sunray Escapade

length 14'6
beam 72"
depth 32"
weight 605 lbs
max h.p. 55 hp
weight capacity 1065 lbs.

you got a great boat there. good luck.

 

[escapade]

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where did you find that info? not sure if thats totally correct thought the plate near the splash well says max 65HP?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Sunray Escapade

What are you using to redo the stringers? Have you checked the transom for rot? All of that needs to be done before the floor goes in.
by the looks of the pictures you have some severe rot and probably some wet foam to remove.
It may be a lot of work but thats a cool old boat and should be easy to work on.

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: Sunray Escapade

if it is indeed the escapade the max hp rating should be 55 hp. here's a little info for you.http://www.iboats.com/Sunray_Canada__Escapade__1976/bp/64b90667r0. the name was changed later to sv 475. i also have some brochures on the sunray boats. i also own one.

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: Sunray Escapade

also, do you have the hull i.d number? top right hand corner on the transom.

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: Sunray Escapade

this model is the sv 500. rated for 75 hp

 

[escapade]

Re: Sunray Escapade

on the metal plate mounted near the splash well

Sunray NO. 8411908
escapade model: escapade D-L

not quite sure but the plate does say 65 HP

couldn't find the the hull ID


the transom is in great condition and the stringers have some rot got it all dug out and replaced with newer wood and glassed in the ends to seal it completely

 

[escapade]

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here is a picture of the plate

 

[escapade]

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got the transom all sealed up, still waiting for the floor to arrive at the hardware store, one step closer to being in the water boating season 08!!

 

[tallcanadian]

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the hull id number should be on the top right hand corner on the back of the transom, if you were facing it. that would tell you the year. but none the less you got a great boat there. have you physically measured the centreline length? i'm only asking for my own info. i've got brochures here.

 

[escapade]

Re: Sunray Escapade

inside the under the splash well? or outside where the motor mounts?

 

[escapade]

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The paper work that i have for the boat states 605 LBS so based off that its either a 77 or 78 and the model D-L on the plate must mean Deluxe

as with that they show 65HP as max rating

http://www.iboats.com/Sunray_Canada__Escapade__1977/bp/64b90665r2

http://www.iboats.com/Sunray_Canada__Escapade__1978/bp/64b90666r0