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Hello all,
I'm new to this forum and to boat repair in general, however I have years of auto/diesel tech experience so I'm not totally clueless. I picked up a 1986 Astroglass 151B for a $100 bucks, knowing it was going to need some love. I started to replace the floor when I found it was...
I don't have pictures of that unfortunately. I appreciate the information and if I have to then I'll start over and take the cap off since 1. I now know that's a thing and 2. I want to make sure it gets repaired right.
Thank you for the information,this helps a lot. However, I wanted to point out a few things I may have miscommunicated, 1. I have already replaced the stringers with new fiberglass. 2. I already poured new foam and put down 3/4" plywood as the new floor. 3. It's really hard to see in that...
Hello All,
I was lucky enough to find a 1986 Astroglass 151 on craigslist recently for a whopping $100 bucks! That being said, it needs to be restored and although I've been a mechanic for years I've never worked on a boat. I am looking help and advice to make this thing fishable quickly...
