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  1. kcassells

    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

    Add a chain in the tank to break up and move things. After that you need to do a 3LB pressure test to see if the tank is good. Here is some good reading. "According to the USCG regs - you need to go above 3 psig above atmospheric to comply with their requirements. But, having said that, a...
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    Restoring 1988 19’ bayliner capri

    Anyway forget the saving the fiberglass sides after being gutted. Ply just doesn't go back in the right way. Usually creates voids as mentioned. Additionally, I have found ply strips under glass stringers called strakes and they were rotted. Cut flush or at most leave 1/4" for new stringer...
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    Transom and floor wood

    Like the old man said. So depending on whats available you could go with ACX, BCX and or CDX. Acx being the least voids. These are all cost effective and used every day for boating rehabs. After that there are higher costs alternatives products.
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    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

    What I want to say but won't is: What if a Turd lands on a fish? Gosh poor fishy... Is the tp biodegradable? What if you catch the fish that just ate the turd? Good cooking? Primarily the young women do and need privacy. Gots ta turn your heads away while doing the business. Boys are not the...
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    So I became a proud boat owner today.

    Half arse is half arse. Thats all there is to it when it comes to not using foam. Those Crazy Highlanders ya know. Great boat and best of luck to ya.
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    2008 Regal 2200 RX windshield needed

    Make your own thread with pics etc. Research our categories for helpful information. Windshields are tough to come by...
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    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 just like the direct bonding of the foam to underside of my plywood deck.
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    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

    If you use that method make sure you epoxy the top to seal the open/cut foam cells to prevent moisture from getting in. Expansion foam is closed cell product.
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    So I became a proud boat owner today.

    Do your rehab and enjoy the ride. Lots of good guys here to help out.
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    Transom repair on Lakeland fiberglass.

    Best of luck.
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    Transom repair on Lakeland fiberglass.

    Ahhh... half the time the crap comes out of the factory like that waiting to fail. So like the guys mentioned above this is no little butter up deal but it can be done. If you are uncomfortable with the tasks that need to be done then move on to another used boat with more than likely similar...
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    leak from deck to inside boat above waterline

    Sooooooooooooo whats this stuff? I've used that on home nickel dime repairs but never heard about the marine application. Actually, worked and had a UV light. Cure was seconds. Cool if it is something, new to me is all. Just read fast cure is 24 hours? And what about the rot already set in?
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    Poor fibreglass adhesion to plywood

    post pics
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    Poor fibreglass adhesion to plywood

    you need to wet it out prior to glassing. Soaks into the wood. Let it dry. Come back wet out again and lay glass. If not wet out the 1st time to dry then wood and glass soaks up resin but creates a horrible bond.
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    Poor fibreglass adhesion to plywood

    Meaning did you wet it out and let it dry then lay glass? Or neighbors cat pissed on it
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    Will epoxy based fibreglass resin stick to marine ply that has been sealed with an epoxy based sealant.

    Yup to Bondo. Wipe down with acetone before application. Myself I would just roll it out with epoxy top to bottom. Let set up then come back and fiberglass all the wood. Then fare and paint.
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    Boat stringer size.

    Acx,bcx,cdx exterior grade plywood only. Noto to be confused with treated lumber. Acx being the premium of ply then there are the marine grade plys etc. Price just gets uppity. Wet it out like a pig and do all cut edges. I think its tagged 5/8". Thats it, all you need.
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    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

    With the inexpensive related cutters/diamond tip on amazon or harbor freight. Love that tool!
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    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

    Most tools to do fiberglass work I consider to be disposable. Most are ac vs. battery cause got tired of buying and charging while working.
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    New to me Key Largo

    Sand out an area on inside of gunwales down to clean glass and pb in a prepped piece of ply. Glass 3 layers over that that pass @ 4-6 inches past ply. Finish as you like. This would be a side mount install since your restricted. Alternate would be cut out a pc. of gunwale below cleat/fish...
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