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[jjhiway]

What should I do for a DIY repair. Does this go beyond the 2 part marine puddy?
You can see that it is next to an old repair.
Also, what is the best way to lift and support the port side off the bunk board?
Nobody got hurt thank God.
The engine fired up last night (half submerged).
Whew!
18' 1976 Tide Craft bow rider.
Lost the battle with a submerged tree stump.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 20

Does this go beyond the 2 part marine puddy?

Ayuh,...... That needs some Cloth,+ Resin,.... That's a Major Repair,.....
It should be reinforced from both the Inside,+ the Outside........

 

[jjhiway]

Re: Cloth & resin

Re: Cloth & resin

Can you explain what type of cloth and resin?
Is it at the local auto shop or is it Marine grade stuff?
Newbie, but wil be doing it myself.
I think I can remove a back to back seat and cut through the floor there.
Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

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to do the outside right i think you are going to have to take it off the trainer. i would remove the engine, slide the boat off the trailer, get some help and tilt the boat up some you can get to the bottom with enough room to work, you are going to have to feather this out a good way to get a good repair. tilt the boat up and block it very well, we don't want any accidents, and keep the kids away. you can cut out the inside first so you can see the internal damage. this is a major repair.

 

[jjhiway]

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18' with 165 HP 6 Cyl. inboard, Merc Outdrive, 2,300 # boat. I think I will do this on my back. Would the outside keel be strong enough to support with lumber to remove the bunkboard?

 

[ondarvr]

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Yes, it's strong enough, just block it up, you can pull the trailer all the way out, or just move it enough to get to the repair. You will need to get to the inside if possible, because you may not be able to see all of the damage from the out side.

Polyester or epoxy reisn will work, if you use polyester don't use cloth as a first layer, you need to use mat for it to bond well. It's best to do most of the repair from the inside, use 3 mat and 3 roving (mat-roving-mat-roving-mat roving), go about 6" wider than the damaged area, then you can do more of a cosmetic reair on the outside. The stuff you get at the auto parts store will work fine.

 

[jjhiway]

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Thank you for the information, questions answered enough.... along with other threads, to make me feel better. Will check in for project updates.

 

[jjhiway]

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Here is the inside. The deck did have fairly new 3/8" treated plywood that I removed to dry.
I'm thinking I could shim the stringer end up to glass underneath then glass it back down to the hull. Seem right?
Then cover the deck hole with .090 aluminum before the plywood goes back down.

 

[Kevin70]

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One of us could make a killin' as an underwater stump remover. Seems to be a common problem that never gets fixed.

 

[Plainsman]

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When I cut the hole in my floor for a repair, I cut it at a 20 degree angle so I could put it back in. I cut up fibers from some woven, tore them apart and mixed with gorilla glue when I replaced the piece. Then I put to layers of woven in the top of that, put the carpet back down and called it done.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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you're floor is unglassed 3/8 plywood?

 

[jjhiway]

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hmm I'm sure having troubles posting correctly.

 

[jjhiway]

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The truth is I purchased this boat cheap. I plan on keeping it that way. The idea is to learn boating maintenance and the laws of the water for a year or two then spend more for a decent late model. I don't mind getting into repairs but I'm not going for a restoration project. that will be when I have more time and a better boat then this one. The engine purrs like a kitten and it has been a sound craft for a year. She took on the big lake Erie like a trooper for a week. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Thanks for the concern though.

 

[jjhiway]

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[studlymandingo]

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Yea... the ply was definitely a cheap fix. The floor needs to come out ALL of the floor. If the floor has soft spots, then you will likely find some structural damage below deck. While you are fixing the gash, go ahead and fix everything else below deck; you'll wind up with a hull that is better than factory and will last for a long time to come.

 

[jjhiway]

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Winter project. would make me feel better when I sell it to someone.
Thanks every one for your opinions, but I asked a specific question and was looking for answers to them. Now I find myself answering your questions about parts of the boat that should be part of another thread. This one is not floor removal. If I post anymore pictures who knows how far you'll go. I appreciate your feed back and will put it with other information I get from marinas and body shops and experts I'll seek before I start. I will not and hope all of don't base major decisions like a family boat repair on strangers on the internet. This site is a useful tool but holds no liability. I read your profile each time. Nobody does this for a living except for one who actually answered my question with helpful advise. For all we know a 12 year old or a roofer from Mexico or even a 40 year old who never leaves his mom's basement or his PC is answering.
that's all. this post is done.
Thanks to all that helped.

 

[jjhiway]

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[Purduebarry]

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Uhh...okay! But for the record I'm not a roofer from Mexico, good luck!

 

[Kevin70]

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The whole point of this forum and others like it is to try to help you with a problem that YOU asked about. These guys were trying to give you answers to do the job PROPERLY. How are they suppose to know that you were looking for a cheap fix. So, go ahead and do it your way and put your family in danger, you idiot...and once again, good luck.