'76 Glastron T-168 Resto

[BeauJack168]

Hello, iboaters. I got this beauty for a steal at $250. I went into it knowing full well that it was going to be a lot of work before I got her in the water but also knowing it would be well worth the investment of time and further investment of money. I've done little bits here and there i.e. pulling the engine, stripping hardware, etc... However, I have not yet bought glassing supplies. mostly because I don't want to get way too much and definitely not too little. Which brings me too one of, I'm sure, many questions. How much of what is generally used in a resto.

 

[GT1000000]

Re: '76 Glastron T-168 Resto

Welcome BeauJack168,

Looks like a nice catch on that Glastron...

First and foremost, how's the engine? Probably the biggest expense on the boat, so if it has issues, you should address those first...

As far as supplies to do a complete, full blown restoration...new transom, stringers, bulkheads, and decking...

The numbers are always going to be a bit variable, but they'll get you close...

Basic Materials:

15-20 Gallons of Resin w/ MEK-P catalyst
3-5 Lbs. of Cabosil [aka, Fumed Silica, Microballons]
20-25 Yards of 1.5oz. CSM
10-15 Yards of 1708 Biaxial Cloth
3-4 Lbs. of 1/4" milled fibers
2-3 sheets of plywood...usually 1/2" or 3/4"
3+ gallons of Acetone
Paint or Gel-coat

Tools and supplies:

Bubble Buster Roller, 4-6"
Measuring cups, 1 qt. and 2.5 qt., preferably with metric measurements
catalyst measuring cup, also in ml's [Disposable Plastic Laboratory pipettes work great]
Disposable gloves
Grinding Gloves
Respirator, full face prefered
Tyvek suit
4.5 inch grinder
7" grinder, optional
24-40 grit discs, for above
Oscilating Tool w/extra blades, optional
wet-vac
Rags
Stirring Sticks
Lumber and screws, for constructing various essential support structures [aka, Cradle for hull, engine stand, tables, stands, jigs, templates, shelter, etc.]
Bondo spreaders, putty knives, serving spoons [cheap]
Chip brushes
Pencils, markers, tape measure, level, string line, cardboard
Hot Glue gun w/ sticks, optional

If available, Heavy Duty compressor and a variety of air tools are very helpful, but not absolutely necessary...

There are a host of other things that you may or may not need...as you get into it, those will become apparent...

Other guys will pop in soon with their recommendations as well...

Hope this helps...

Best of luck and Have Fun!

Regards,
GT1M
Dremel tool, optional

 

[rickryder]

Re: '76 Glastron T-168 Resto

GT has a great list there.... I would add a small paint mixing paddle for the drill.... makes mixing resin and gel a breeze....just soak it in a container of acetone when done.

Good Luck with your new project

 

[BeauJack168]

Re: '76 Glastron T-168 Resto

Thanks GT for the comprehensive list and Rickryder for the helpful hint. Thats got me headed in the right direction. I have checked out the engine mostly. So far I have dropped and completely taken apart the lower unit. Cleaned it all and replaced the water pump, lower unit oil, and all the gaskets. I have also rebuilt the carb, fuel pump and was on my way to the points and condensers when i found a bad ignition coil so I'll be replacing both of those before I fire it up for the first time. Hopefully that will cover everything for the engine. Fingers crossed.