1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Quick question.... should I glass the underside of the new deck when I get to that point?

 

[Ksmith0110]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

I used a pre-treated 3/4" plywood sheating for the deck in mine, and I put the treated side down, and resin on the edges. Then the top was covered with csm & resin. I'm not sure if it was the best descision or not, in hind sight I think I'd have at least coated the underside with resin. But what was there lasted for 37 years, so I think I'll be okay. The original deck was 5/8".

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Quick question.... should I glass the underside of the new deck when I get to that point?

Ideally, yes

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Thanks for the responses.

I'm thinking of doing 1.5oz csm on the underside, then a layer of 1.5oz csm on the top. Next a layer of 4oz cloth then a final layer of 1.5oz csm.

Or would 2 layers of 2.0oz csm be sufficient on the top of the deck?

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Thanks for the responses.

I'm thinking of doing 1.5oz csm on the underside, then a layer of 1.5oz csm on the top. Next a layer of 4oz cloth then a final layer of 1.5oz csm.

Or would 2 layers of 2.0oz csm be sufficient on the top of the deck?

Does anyone have any suggestions on this?

Should The deck be a min. of 8oz. total?

I will probably just roll on some gellcoat for a textured finish instead of carpet.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

If she were mine, I'd use 1.5 mat and then finish with 1708 Biax. Your Grandkids will be using it for their kids.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

thanks wood

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Well I am celebrating Christmas in March (for me)
I'll post pics of the goodies I got tonight once I take some pics tomorrow in the daylight.

Thanks T!

 

[tlzimmerman]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Nevermind this...thought I replied to my own thread.....

Nice boat!

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Well I am celebrating Christmas in March (for me)
I'll post pics of the goodies I got tonight once I take some pics tomorrow in the daylight.

Thanks T!

Here we are..... $200 smacks for the following:

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_2670Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_2675Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_2682Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_2680Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_2673Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_2674Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_2686Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_2687Custom.jpg

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Nevermind this...thought I replied to my own thread.....

Nice boat!

thanks TLZ.

I'm hoping she will come out good

Looong way to go

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Well Christmas in March keeps on coming for me
Got a few items I ordered Thursday.

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_2688Custom.jpg

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

The old wooden backer for the bow eye was rotted so I was wondering what I should use for wood?
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_1686Custom-1.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_1690Custom.jpg

The old one looked like a length of 2x3 pine what was sanded to fit the contour and glassed in with heavy roving.

I still need to grind the area before I proceed.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

How bout mixing up some thickened resin and tearing/shredding some 1.5 oz mat hair up and mixing it up to peanut butter consistency, sand, wash with acetone and spead it on the hull. Redrill the holes and it'll never rot again.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

How bout mixing up some thickened resin and tearing/shredding some 1.5 oz mat hair up and mixing it up to peanut butter consistency, sand, wash with acetone and spead it on the hull. Redrill the holes and it'll never rot again.

Hummm... good suggestion wood.

How thick do you think it should be and how far out to either side?

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

What about multiple layers of 1708biax, each over lapping by about 2 inches??

Thanks in advance for any advice

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

I'd make it approx. the same as the wood was so that the existing bolts would work, and fair it into the hull. It will be plenty strong and solid. One thing tho, I probably would suggest using epoxy instead of poly, it's a LOT stronger and does NOT crack as much.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Thanks Wood!

I really appreciate the info!

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Well I decided last week to take tomorrow off of work to pull the boat out of the garage and start grinding..... come to find out we may get 8 - 10 inches of snow....WTF!

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Well no grinding done yet but I did come across somemore fiberglass supplies

prepping for some warmer weather!