Much needed help with replacing a glastron crestflite floor finally got pics up

[shbuerk]

Much needed help new to the boating world. I have just received a glastron crestflite its a 1973 i believe unsure the year but need help with how to take the old floor out and replacing it. everyones help is greatly appreciated like i said im new to this whole boating and need help in restoring my crestflite glastron boat. will attach photos tomorrow if anyone could tell me what the year is as well would be greatly appreciated thank you all for your help

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Much needed help with replacing a glastron crestflite floor

Re: Much needed help with replacing a glastron crestflite floor

Welcome to the forum. There are TONS of restoration threads going on here on fiberglass boats. Sit back and start reading and you'll get a real good idea how these boats are constructed and what you're in for. Definitely post up some pics as our members seem more likely to respond when there's visual aids

 

[shbuerk]

Re: Much needed help with replacing a glastron crestflite floor

Re: Much needed help with replacing a glastron crestflite floor

sorry everyone havent had much time to get pictures up yet but i will when i get the time to do it and does anyone know where i could get a gas tank for my glastron crestflite boat it is an outboard im thinking its a 73 but unsure of the year looking for a plastic one it had a steel one in it which i removed the other day. thank you all again

 

[shbuerk]

Re: Much needed help with replacing a glastron crestflite floor

Re: Much needed help with replacing a glastron crestflite floor

here is the rest of the pics of my project let me know what u all think and all the help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Much needed help with replacing a glastron crestflite floor finally got pics up

Welcome to iBoats!
First off, you need to check for rotted stringers. While you're at it you should check your transom too. Check them by drilling some 3/8" holes 3/4 " deep in random places. If you get light tan dry shavings you're ok if you get dark brown wet shavings......then you will have to replace them. You can use regular Ext. Grade plywood for your deck and either Poly or Epoxy resin. www.uscomposites.com is a good place to get your material. Your boat has foam so you can get the replacement Pour in Foam at US Composites too!, or you can use the Blue or Pink slab foam from Lowe's or HD. Do a search on the forum for Foam on the forum and you will get LOTS of hits.

This thread will give you some great ideas on what needs to be done.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=355668

It is NOT that difficult. Just messy and time consuming. We will all help you get through this and just remember that there are NOT dumb questions.

HarborFreight has a 4 1/2 inch grinder and the 60 grit sanding flap pads that you will need. A tyvek suit, goggles, respirator and nitrile gloves from Lowes. BEER, Friends for extra muscle and you'll have all that you need.

Good Luck with your project


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