@Lectro88 I wonder if tabbing in a new bulkhead prior to removing the cap would provide the support needed to keep the hull from flexing outwards. For now I'm just making sure to take as many measurements as possible. I plan on making my popsicle stick transom template prior to removing the cap...
Did a bit more sanding and found some more surprises. It does seem that over 75% of the keel wood is in good shape. Also the bottom of my hull has some rotten wood core. Luckily the wood, not sure what kind it is, is laid in small rectangular sections so replacement shouldn't be too hard. It...
@Lectro88 Thank you for the positive encouragement. I bought this boat 2 years ago and due to my own ignorance (plus a dishonest seller) I was told & believed this was a turn key project with solid bones. After quickly realizing this was not the case I became discouraged and didn't do much work...
Another day, another surprise. I put in some hours today to cut out the old stringers only to find the keel is completely rotten at both ends. It almost looks like the center stringer (which was one piece from bow to stern) is also the wood inside the keel. For whatever reason I expected the...
Does anyone have diagram of the original stringer placement for a 1966 San Juan? It definitely looks like the existing rotten stringers are not original. I don't believe the originals had the "bilge well?" (Sorry, not sure of the proper word for the area with the water pickup). I'm a big...
Thanks for the insight so far, I think I'm leaning towards the red line and removing the back of the cap to give me unhindered access. Cabin is 90% torn out with the unpleasant surprise of termites in the bulkhead. Looks like all the wood is coming out after all.
Couldn't agree more, luckily with smartphones snapping pictures and adding true measurements to the pics is a quick task. I'll be sure to keep up with posting the progress. This classic deserves to be brought back to its original glory.
Hello All,
After staring at my land locked San Juan for long enough it's finally time to start the demo & rebuild. After removing some of the floor & exposing the rot its clear this girl needs a full make-over. This will be a total overhaul as the stringers are completely rotted out & there's...
