Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration SPLASHED!

[Friscoboater]

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Oops, sorry. Forgot to post it here. You can also link straight there through my links in my sig

More to come tonight.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Jay,

Have you tried use a 6-8" Plastic Putty knife or a filler spatula. Pour the resin and then use the knife to drag the resin over the cloth to saturate it and then use the roller. I find it easier to move the resin around that way in the initial stage and then follow up with the chip brush and roller. You might give it a try and see how it works for you.

 

[rico1391]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

How was the IN n Out Burger? I haven't had that in about 5 years, since I was stationed out in California. Oh, and I can't help but laugh about your "cold" weather, lol. We're supposed to hit 70 this week, first time all year! Good work, making great progress!

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

How was the IN n Out Burger? I haven't had that in about 5 years, since I was stationed out in California. Oh, and I can't help but laugh about your "cold" weather, lol. We're supposed to hit 70 this week, first time all year! Good work, making great progress!

There was a two hour wait. So we went to Mooya burger instead. No wait there.

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Jay,

Have you tried use a 6-8" Plastic Putty knife or a filler spatula. Pour the resin and then use the knife to drag the resin over the cloth to saturate it and then use the roller. I find it easier to move the resin around that way in the initial stage and then follow up with the chip brush and roller. You might give it a try and see how it works for you.

Great tip. I bet that would work better. DOH :facepalm::facepalm:

 

[Deuce76063]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Jay,

If you haven't come up with a definite plan on pouring your foam, let me try a couple of experiments for you. I work in the foam industry, making pre-insulated pipe. Others have been correct in saying that close cell foam will absorb water over time, but maintaining that "skin" will help reduce water absorbtion. As long as you pour the foam, and don't allow it to compress in a closed space, it won't produce any more pressure than it's own weight. If you put it in a space, and cap it off, as we do in our production process, you better have a vent to allow the pressure to escape or you will push your deck off the stringers. Trust me, I've seen several of my employees covered in foam when a cap has blown. Thankfully they are wearing full coverage, safety suits.
I like the idea of the ballons running down the stringer. If we have a few days, I will find the ballons, and pour some foam over them and see if they hold up. I'm pretty sure that just by wrapping them in paper, they won't burst while the foam cures. If you run your DA over your finished glass job on your stringers, that, along with the paper will protect the ballons enough for the foam to cure. Also, the ballons should leave a good smooth skin on the cured foam to help prevent water absorbtion.
Bob

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Don't want to be a PITA but... cut some 2x2 to the length you need em and clamp or cable tie em to the legs of the tent canopy to raise it up high enuf to fit over the boat. Drive a small nail to keep the leg from slipping down.

 

[Decker83]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Really liked the new tri pod for the video cam. Lets us see the work in progress. Very cool.
Have you looked at Costco. They have a garage cover that is 12' x 20'. It is made with a heavy duty poles and should be tall enough. I have a 12' x 12' and the wind last week took mine to the ground. Bent all the legs. Had to buy some 1" square tubing and some 3/4" square tubing to make new legs. Took a day in getting the metal tubing and drilling all the holes and welding the fittings on. Then had to put it back together.
LOOKING forward to your next video.
Thanks

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Don't want to be a PITA but... cut some 2x2 to the length you need em and clamp or cable tie em to the legs of the tent canopy to raise it up high enuf to fit over the boat. Drive a small nail to keep the leg from slipping down.

Another good idea!!

 

[Navigator_Victory]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Sent you a PM when you get back online.....

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Sent you a PM when you get back online.....

I just saw it. I will try and touch base tomorrow.

Here is the newest video about glassing. I also go over how I make peanut butter.

 

[fat fanny]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

J I know you have heard it before but I have to say it very nice work and the tutorial is well done I have been lying in the weed's so to say for the last few week's just watching and this information your providing both visually and verbally is very generous That big Ray is gonna be rock solid and will show what can be acheived when you don't cut corners. Just a ? when you go to cap the stringers would it be easier to fold the glass to form the cap before adding the resin to help it lay down or do you already plan to do that? I think that a nice tight fold would be helpfull.

 

[rico1391]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Here's the view of my "shop" and from my "shop". That's a couple pics of a 1000 footer going by as I was doing some work on the boat. The smokestacks in the background are the steel mill across the river in Canada. Not bad for living in an apartment complex.

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

J I know you have heard it before but I have to say it very nice work and the tutorial is well done I have been lying in the weed's so to say for the last few week's just watching and this information your providing both visually and verbally is very generous That big Ray is gonna be rock solid and will show what can be acheived when you don't cut corners. Just a ? when you go to cap the stringers would it be easier to fold the glass to form the cap before adding the resin to help it lay down or do you already plan to do that? I think that a nice tight fold would be helpfull.

Thanks for the kudos fanny. I am trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it keeps getting farther away. I was thinking of rounding the stringers with a router, but I think I have nixed that idea. I want the top of the stringers square. I will be folding the glass for sure, and I might even use some pins and long staples that I can remove.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

I've used these with good success. coat em with vaseline first.

 

[Icyharp]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Looking good Jay, been following the thread for a while now and although my boat is older I am doing the same thing as you. The biggest thing that chaps me the wrong way as you is how someone can replace a floor leaving the all the water logged crap underneath.

Although my progess is a little slower than yours I am watching all your steps as they will pertain to me in the near future. Just took the Alpha off yesterday and the motor is coming out tonight along with the gimble. The floor around the motor makes me nervous as how to get it all back the way it was, but I am going forward, no turning back now!!!!!! Keep the info coming all of ya.

Cheers Icy!

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Just keep plugging along Icy.

I did some experimenting and I think I am going to use staples to cap the stringers. What I did was use long staples so they would not go in all the way. I wrapped a board, stapled it and then put goop on it. Then after is set I pulled out the staples. Worked ok.

 

[proshadetree]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

I leave my staples in, use stainless. Once they sink up in the cloth and resin is added, not much danger in any water coming in there. Keep plugging away man warm weather approaches.

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Where can I get stainless staples.

It looks like there is not much interest in the glastron. I cannot even get a bid @ 3k. Just need to get some action going.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...521700683&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MESELX:IT

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: Here I go again!! 1995 Sea Ray 220 Signature Deck and Stringer Restoration

Have you put her on Craigslist too?? It's still a little early and the weather is NOT conducive to LAKE FEVER. Wait a little longer, Memorial Day will make things start heating up for BOAT FEVER!!!!!