restoring 1976 silverton sedan

[rdsr]

boat has rotted stringers estimate is 6,000 to repair stringers only still will need rewiring and two new engines this first boat is it worth fixing? I never did any fiberglass before any how to books I should get? I am retired and must do work myself or should I scrap it? thanks rrdsr

 

[trackersocha]

Re: restoring 1976 silverton sedan

no dont scrap it, it can be done. im not sure of any books, but it can be done.

 

[klos]

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Don't scrap it. The boat shop estimated floor & stringers on my 20' Baja at $6700. I'm doing it myself for well under $1000 including some tools. I've got an E-book I can e-mail you if your interested. Its got some good info for starting out.

 

[sdfishman]

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Originally posted by klos:<br /> Don't scrap it. The boat shop estimated floor & stringers on my 20' Baja at $6700. I'm doing it myself for well under $1000 including some tools. I've got an E-book I can e-mail you if your interested. Its got some good info for starting out.

klos, would you mind sending me that ebook?<br /><br />totc*at*hotmail*dot*com

 

[rdsr]

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Originally posted by sdfishman:<br />

Originally posted by klos:<br /> Don't scrap it. The boat shop estimated floor & stringers on my 20' Baja at $6700. I'm doing it myself for well under $1000 including some tools. I've got an E-book I can e-mail you if your interested. Its got some good info for starting out.

klos, would you mind sending me that ebook?<br /><br />totc*at*hotmail*dot*com

 

[rdsr]

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klos, I would appreciate that e-book cadet nellpatrick48@msn.com

 

[rdsr]

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Originally posted by r dondero sr:<br />

Originally posted by sdfishman:<br />

Originally posted by klos:<br /> Don't scrap it. The boat shop estimated floor & stringers on my 20' Baja at $6700. I'm doing it myself for well under $1000 including some tools. I've got an E-book I can e-mail you if your interested. Its got some good info for starting out.

klos, would you mind sending me that ebook?<br /><br />totc*at*hotmail*dot*com

 

[klos]

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I have it saved on my home computer. I'm at work right now. I will send it tonight or tomorrow.

 

[klos]

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I sent you an e-mail, let me know if there is a problem opening it.

 

[hogbare]

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dondero I started my boat projects in 1990.there is a great vhs tape you can get from bennett book or some other marine suppler.i don't remember the name of it ,but was done by a guy in WA. state.it really helped me.i will try to find my tape and give you the name of it.

 

[hogbare]

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dondero found the info i mentioned in early post.the tape is fiberglass boat repair with bruce mcdugal.bennett marine video has it.i think it is well worth $30 if you are just starting in boat repair projects.

 

[rdsr]

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thanks again to klos for the information I haven't started on work yet am waiting for spring collecting info and materials for job

 

[rdsr]

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[dmarkvid2]

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they're right, dont scrap the project. all you need is a little money and lots, and lots of patience. i had to replace a stringer, and floor on my 21ft. cutty. i still need to glass the stringer and put the floor in. i'm taking my sweet time doing it, so i dont get fustrated and burnt out. keeping calm has made me want to finish the job more than ever. the day will come when i will be cruising long island sound, and i can say it was worth the time, and all the sweat i put into my project, and something i can be very proud of.

 

[danthern]

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Klos, I'd LOVE to have that book!<br /><br />sividan@hotmail.com<br /><br />Thank you!!

 

[Cptkid570]

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If you are making a list of who to email it to.. please include me. cptkid570@aol.com

 

[Reasons]

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Save that boat! I did a 27 Silverton replaced the stringers, deck and installed a 3208 Cat (single screw set up). It was a great boat that I wish I didnt sell! great ride and dry

 

[KilroyJC]

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Dondero - <br /><br />While you are enjoying the cold weather, just use the search function above for <stringer repair> or something similar, and you will find a WEALTH of knowledge on this site from people who've done the same thing. Just remember - RESEARCH,PLAN & PREPARE. That usually alleviates 80% of the problems with any project.<br /><br />BTW - are you in the boat club off 120 by the driving range?

 

[2manyboats]

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I'd love a copy of the ebook, too! <br /><br />charlier@alliancearch.com