1988 bayliner cobra

[hotrod4303]

i just got this boat for 400 bucks.it needs some work and i am new to this and need some help. it needs some of the floor. but not much. and the clear coat is coming off. it runs good. thats a good thing. i don't have pics right now.if you can help please do.i need all i can get.

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

Hello hotrod4303,
Welcome to Iboats.
If your floor is bad, then you may have stringer and transom problems too.
Pic's are really needed for the folks to help. Open an account on photo bucket and you can resize pic's and insert directly into your post. It's also free.
Good luck on your journey.
Bob

 

[Spinnaker]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

88 Bayliner, I'll guarantee there a new transom and stringers in your future. Sorry to say but at least you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you'll have a solid vessel when finished.

 

[hotrod4303]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

i hope not but if i do it's ok. what can i do about my clear coat. someone told me to wet sand it. then clear coat it. is that right

 

[Spinnaker]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

i hope not but if i do it's ok. what can i do about my clear coat. someone told me to wet sand it. then clear coat it. is that right

Yes, but easier said than done. If you have patches of clear missing you may want to sand as much of the clear off as you can. There's a reason it is coming off. Poor prep.

 

[hotrod4303]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

so i should wet sand the boat then clear it to get the shine. right or what should i do. i told u i was new to this lol

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

Ayuh,... You've got your workload scheduled Backwards....

You've gotta get ALL the Rebuilding done, Before you start worrying about the Finish on the Outside...

 

[hotrod4303]

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[hotrod4303]

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[hotrod4303]

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http://s851.photobucket.com/albums/ab80/hotrod4303/Mobile Uploads/

 

[ezmobee]

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You've got your work cut out for you that's for sure! They were cool looking boats though. I like the swim platform added to the back.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

You've got your work cut out for you that's for sure! They were cool looking boats though. I like the swim platform added to the back.

it needs some of the floor. but not much.

Ayuh,... I'm bettin' you're in for a Rude Awakening once you start diggin' that Rotten deck out...

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

Oh yeah I missed that part. Yes, get that idea out your mind right now. A rotted '80's Bayliner will need a complete refit. No less.

 

[hotrod4303]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

thats ok she'll be a good boat when i'm done. it will take time.

 

[oops!]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

hi hotrod....

welcome to the forum !

bondo is correct....lets get you built first before we go after the gellcoat...
(btw...i do not think that your boat has clear coat over the gellcoat.....if it does....just sand it off....its a waste.

read here in the forum.
your boat is a bayliner....but you can look at any restoration thread on a fiberglass boat.....they are all built the same and it does not matter form a searay to a bayiner to a glasstron tri hull......
the process is the same for the refit.

read the compleated projects forum...
redfyrys project.
jason j's skanky beast.
jsecera pics of work so far.

in this forum
read the hull extension in progress.
it has all the fiberglass info and everything you need.

also......start investigating wood......and run out and buy some now....it takes time for it to dry.....it must be dry before you start to glass

cheers
oops

 

[hotrod4303]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

under back seat. what did i get in to.lol.

 

[hotrod4303]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

should i take out the foam to see what's under it? and the tank? and how do i know if the transom is good? i got myself in for a job don't i !!! i hope you can help me because i need it.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

Oh man. You have some work ahead of you. It sounds like you are past the denial stage.

BTW... welcome to iboats.

 

[hotrod4303]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

thanks. i just hope i can do this.

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 1988 bayliner cobra

Welcome!! Still fairly new myself too!

READ READ READ!!!! Read lots of threads here, and you'll be able to get on track with what needs doing!!!

Ask questions, the folks here are very helpful with that!