86 Reinell 192 with bad floor / Paint

[brianjw4]

My Reinell 192 floor is definitely rotted out in places and I'd like to replace it. I had read about a book called runaround renovation here and was wondering if this book is applicable for my boat. The entire floor needs replacement.<br /><br />I'm also looking to paint the boat using interlux, how can I tell if it's a gelcoat surface?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Brian

 

[Bondo]

Re: 86 Reinell 192 with bad floor / Paint

how can I tell if it's a gelcoat surface?<br />

Is the boat Fiberglass,..???...<br /><br />Is the boat Colored,..???....<br /><br />Then it's Gelcoated..........<br /><br />BTW,.... Though I've never Seen the book,.....<br />I believe,...It's Runabout Restoration,.........As in a Runabout Boat......

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 86 Reinell 192 with bad floor / Paint

Brian read the post here, i think it has all been said here.

 

[surlyjoe]

Re: 86 Reinell 192 with bad floor / Paint

would try and rub out the gelcoat if its not scratched/worn through anywhere. its way tougher than paint and if buffed and waxed will have just the shine and not need touching up

 

[brianjw4]

Re: 86 Reinell 192 with bad floor / Paint

The book is called runabout renovation by Jim Anderson, I've seen it in a couple of posts here in reference to floor replacement.<br /><br />I think I've buffed all that I can, it's too oxidized and I can't seem to get it looking like I want.