My Lo Decker Deck Boat fixer upper

[Its_Ya_Boy]

Hi everyone I have a 1989 Lo Decker Deck Boat that I'm gonna try and bring back to life. I have never worked on a boat until now. Any help I can get ill take it.

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

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[Bayou Dave]

Other than new vinyl what does she need?

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

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She needs carpet, plywood doors/lids, new wiring, lights, and transom so far. I'll know if I need to do the stringers once I start on the transom

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

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More pics. We started pulling up the carpet and removing everything

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

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We have made some progress and now it's time to start getting the materials needed for this project.

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

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Got the top cap off.

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

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Ok I have a Question what's the best way to get the transom out. I'm guessing I need to cut out the floor/deck in the back? How far should I cut back from the transom?

 

[Woodonglass]

You can start with 2 ft. BUT...Don't be surprised if you find that the decks substructure(Stringers and Bulkheads) are in need of replacement as well, which will mean the entire deck has to come off to get access to that.

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

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You can start with 2 ft. BUT...Don't be surprised if you find that the decks substructure(Stringers and Bulkheads) are in need of replacement as well, which will mean the entire deck has to come off to get access to that.

Yeah from I have read from other posts this might be a stringers, transom, bulkhead, foam, deck, project.

 

[Woodonglass]

What plywood is that??? Looks like very good brand.

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

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What plywood is that??? Looks like very good brand.

Will that work for the transom? If not what do I need to get?

 

[Woodonglass]

OK, I kinda thought that's what it was. Sande Plywood is INTERIOR plywood so it's not really a good brand to use for your boat. You need AC Ext. Grade plywood. It's made using 100% waterproof glue. It won't LOOK as nice but will work better for MarineUse.

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

OK, I kinda thought that's what it was. Sande Plywood is INTERIOR plywood so it's not really a good brand to use for your boat. You need AC Ext. Grade plywood. It's made using 100% waterproof glue. It won't LOOK as nice but will work better for MarineUse.

Ok thank you. I'm sure glad we didn't unload it yet lol.

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

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OK, I kinda thought that's what it was. Sande Plywood is INTERIOR plywood so it's not really a good brand to use for your boat. You need AC Ext. Grade plywood. It's made using 100% waterproof glue. It won't LOOK as nice but will work better for MarineUse.

Ok 3 sheets of 23/32 x 4' x 8' RTD Sheathing Syp

 

[Woodonglass]

Now you're talking!!! Make sure and use thickened resin with 1/4" chopped strand to fill any/all voids on the edges prior to doing and glass work. Read this...Fabricating Decks, Stringers, and Transoms

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

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I just ordered some fixer upper stuff. What have I gotten myself into this time lol.

 

[Woodonglass]

You will need more than 5 gallons of Resin.

 

[Its_Ya_Boy]

You will need more than 5 gallons of Resin.

Well I wanted 15gal but with all the other material I've gotten this week has my wallet a little thin. I'm ordering another 5gal on Monday. So from what I have read so far I'll need at least 10-15gal of resin. All the material that I'm getting I'm using a list of material/equipment needed for a 16' boat with 4 stringers that you had posted.

 

[Woodonglass]

15gals is a good start. At first you'll use more resin than you need too. Most beginners do!!!! With Poly resin Less is Best!!! You only need to use enuf to wet out the CSM Or Fabric to make it go Clear. Any more than that is a waste. After several layups you'll start to get the hang of it and you'll use less resin. You'll be surprised how much Peanut Butter you'll need and that takes resin to. I'd guess about 3 gallons of resin will be used for your peanut butter.