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  1. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    OK, So I know I can find these answers by looking around, but I like talking to you all. What kind of plywood do you recommend? What width? I am thinking 3/4 Where can I get it? When pulling the current stringers, they were butted up against the transom, but the current transom looks like it...
  2. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    " I am Darth Vader! I come from the planet Vulcan!"😂😂 HAHA I thought the same thing! My buddy told me I was giving off Breaking Bad vibes!🤣
  3. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Yes, I had mentioned some time this last week that I could be exactly that! LOL. I learned my lesson the hard way. I was worried I didn't grind enough, while others say I ground more than others......I'm no pro, but I believe I am done! Can't wait to start the fun part!
  4. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Guess who went back at it hard and doesn't have any fiberglass exposure issues?! This guy! Tyvek suit Disposable clothes Shoe covers Plastic bag over shoes taped to pants Another shoe cover Legs taped shut Painter's sleeves Work gloves 2 latex gloves on each hand Respirator Goggles Hood up Big...
  5. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Lol couldn't get to it until yesterday and today
  6. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    To be honest, I am not sure. My suit did not have cuffed sleeves and I never taped them shut. I laid down and worked for hours on end with them open like that. Once I started feeling the itch, I figured that I might as well continue because it's already too late and I was going to feel this...
  7. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Truer words have never been spoken. LOL.... You are right......but I took some of the information with a grain of salt......Because I had gone through minor exposure with cutting the fiberglass.....I had absolutely no idea that grinding it was going to be this extensive until my arms were...
  8. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Glad I'm not the only one LOL
  9. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Will do.........Tomorrow.
  10. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    This has all been a really good learning experience for me, so I do not regret any of it regardless of the pain and inconvenience that it has caused thus far. I can say that I will never voluntarily do this much glass work again LOL. If anything, I will teach the next guy a thing or 2 and let...
  11. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    I have learned my lesson. Add me to the list of poster children who advocate for use of proper ppe. LOL
  12. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    exactly
  13. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Yea........Looking at thos prices...I will stick to my current plan.. Maybe until my kids are all grown up.
  14. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    So like a timeshare....but with boats?
  15. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    It is what it is...I will be extra careful when I go at it this week. It will probably be overkill to be honest, but I do not want any more itching. What's the Freedom Boat Club??
  16. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    After this week, I should be done with the real difficult stuff.....After that, the only grinding I will have to do will be regarding the rebuild.....I have to grind down the exterior of the hull to gelcoat, and grind down any imperfections to make things flush etc. After all that though.......I...
  17. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Same here. I probably should have had it looked at sooner, but I was sure that it would go away on it's own
  18. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    WHEN DOES THE ITCHING, PAIN AND RASH END? LOL I am still planning on continuing/finishing the grinding this Wednesday and Thursday, but I would so much rather do it without worrying about the current issue at hand. I have an appt with a dermatologist this Wednesday. That was the soonest I could...
  19. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Thanks!
  20. TripleJGraffis

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    The pants are one, I'm not stopping. I am however going to wait until all this redness and irritation subsides as it has only increased since I last took pics. I am definitely going to go overkill with precautions next time I go at this. I have a box of suits coming my way that I found on...
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