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The chopped strand mat (csm) is bonded together with an adheaive that the epoxy doesn't break down. Since I've never used epixy, I don't know if this results in some chemical issues (like the resin not curing properly) or just the csm staying very stiff. So you really want the polyester, because...

@redneck joe I vaguely remember you posting something about a grandkid going to be a knight or princess at something. Just thought they should have another option. Hopefully I haven't already posted this, hard to keep track with 2138 of these saved just in the funnies folder.

Here is the Allison, all shiny now. I actually finished it Thursday morning, and I got the rest of the week off.

The owner of this, if I heard the boss correctly, is going to be scattering his mother's ashes in a lake from this. I like it.

Preferably a respirator with P100 particulate filters.

You don't have a good picture of the starboard side. Anything can be fixed, you just have to determine if it's worth it to you. Just know that you'll never get that money back out of it.

Are you talking about this area? It's definitely fixable, just a lot of messy labor. Probably grinding and glassing on the inside and lots of bodywork outside.

Oh god, that cleat screwed to a board on the OUTSIDE oh the hull! 🤣 So, with boat restoration you can pretty much count on sinking way more money into it than it will ever be worth. It's labor intensive, incredibly messy, deals with some somewhat hazardous materials, and ppe is a must. If cost...

Maybe do some rhino liner or truck bed coating over the whole floor. Basically painting and adding traction all at once.

Do the whole transom. You'll probably end up doing motor mounts and stringers too, at least a section of them. Get the polyester resin, you'll need the chopped strand mat as well, and it doesn't work with epoxy.

How does it taste?

This is for you.

Sorry I haven't been posting, I've been busy. I've been working on an Allison bass boat. Nothing major, just clean up type stuff. I buffed the bottom and sanded out a lot of scratches, now it's on a dolly to get some minor gouges on the cap fixed and fill the hole from where the pole anchors...

Yes, but the fumes suck. It wouldn't be a very nice thing to do to whoever is down wind.

If you enjoy reading about nature, check out books by Peter Wohlleben. He can quote research papers and get into some science, but still manage to be very engaging. He's really good at dumbing down some of the scientific stuff so guys like me can understand it, combined with his own decades...

Well clearly you didn't learn anything.

Favorite Star Treks. 1. Voyager. Hard choice over TNG, but Voyager didn't have to go through that weird beginning phase where they tried too hard to make aliens mysterious. It felt like it found it's stride much quicker, but later episodes weren't quite as good. 2. Next Generation. Early...

Regal is done. The kid sanded and buffed the tower, but he didn't take any pics of the bimini top before taking it off. That was fun putting back on! Oh well, I've done it loads of times. Even if you take 1000 pics, you'll still end up missing something that's just out of frame.

V jaw pliers, real creative name. They're made in Taiwan now. https://www.grainger.com/product/IRWIN-Locking-Plier-V-4NV38