Bayliner Rebuild Started

[bass striker]

Hey all; surfing the forums got alot of information and ideas and I thank everyone for that. I started pulling the boat apart and I think it took longer to prepare then actual working time on the boat. I will update as progress goes and I am sure at some points help or ideas will be needed. So here it is.

Before anything started

Accessories removed

Rubrail removed

All pop rivets drilled out and bolts holding top down removed

My make shift engine puller actually worked well, at least the force motor has a cast alum housing to wrap chains around

 

[bass striker]

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My makeshift engine stand made from extra wood laying around from a deck I built. A little overkill being that it is all treated wood but ony cost put in was the casters

The motors Temporary home

Here was an idea that seems to be working well, it consists of a peice of angle iron with an eyelet and held on with 5 lagbolts for the comealong with 6 eyelets on the ceiling to lift the top off

That is all that is accomplished for know but will update as progress is done.

 

[bass striker]

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Worked on it today for a little while, the lifting worked really slick.

Boat pulled and moved to other side of garage

Started pulling the carpet to asses the damage

 

[berry79]

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Cool lifting rig!

 

[bass striker]

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Guess what Waterlogged transom pounded a screwdriver in wood and you could see the water seep out

Rotted deck

Rot and wet foam

And more rot

Guess it's time to get the wood and other materials to start replacing it all.

 

[ezmobee]

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You're doing a meticulous job with your deconstruction so I'm sure you're rebuilding will be great. Good job on lifting the cap off. You have a great workspace that's for sure. Good luck with your project.

 

[88BLiner]

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Hey Bass Striker, That is one good looking boat you have there. I have a 1988 Bayliner Cobra that is VERY similar. The only difference I can see is the plat form in the back and the consoles are different. If you need any help just let me know or check out my restore project.

 

[bass striker]

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Well started cutting out the wood to get to the stringers and such. Found what I anticipated, so no suprises there Wet Wet and actually a few spots were water was still pooled up. This was seriously neglected and gives a whole respect for taking care of your boat.

Here you can see the shine from being wet and if you look close a little pool of water.

Drilled into the stringers to see the condition. Came out like wet sawdust and smeeled like pine wood. Do I replace these with Plywood or 2x6 cut to size?

One thing I did learn, pulling out foam really sucks a-- and is time consuming.

 

[lowkee]

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For removing the foam, try a sawzall and a floor scraper. Using the floor scraper sped up the work of getting it off the hull considerably and the sawzall just makes nice sized cubes for prying away and removing. I have to tell you, just looking at the foam in your boat is going to give me nightmares . I hated that entire experience. Luckily once it is finished and sanded, the rebuilding is much cleaner and requires more than brute force, which makes for a nice change.

Neat lifting rig, BTW. Very creative. And I dig the spacious garage!

 

[chrishayes]

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Very wise lifting setup! Glad I have neigbors. God knows what I wouldve come up with! I have a winch on my jeep so Im sure I couldve ...nahh glad I didnt. God, I have to tell you, you have a foam problem, it looks a bit moist, you may want to get a moisture meter and check it out, it could be waterlogged

 

[chrishayes]

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Cant wait to see the transom. Bet it looks like a styrofoam cup full of worms!

 

[bass striker]

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Anyone have answer to my question above about the wood for stringers before I go to the lumberyard tomorrow?

 

[ezmobee]

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I think most have been using plywood laminated together to the proper thickness. I have seen very few using dimensional lumber.

 

[bass striker]

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When people talk about bedding the stringers they use 5200 or PL is there a certian grade of the PL they are talking about as there are like 4 different ones?

 

[ezmobee]

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This one http://www.stickwithpl.com/Products/detail.asp?PLProductID=14 I think if you tried to use 5200 for that you'd need a 2nd mortgage.

 

[bass striker]

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The correct resin with fiberglass would be epoxy with 1708? Or is that just for transom?

 

[88BLiner]

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Yep that is what I am using, epoxy and 1708. I am laying 3 layers on the transom and two layers on the stringers.

 

[bass striker]

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I called MAS epoxies today with a few questions about their products, with talking to the guy and explained what I am doing. He suggests not to use a Poly cunstruction addhesive but to use Epoxy mixed with Colloidal Silica for bedding the stringers as he has done in projects in the past with boats. Is this correct or should I use the PL or 5200 for bedding the stringers?

 

[ezmobee]

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Both methods have been used successfully on here. They call the mixture "peanut butter". Do a search on here for that.