Rot Removal

[Squid Billy]

Hello All,

I have a boat that I just bought and it does have some floor rot in a few spots. I know that when I open it up, it will be more than likely a fiasco and I will have to remove the top and redo EVERYTHING as I have seen in quite a few post here. I want to use the boat this summer and then in the fall and winter In would like to restore the Ol' Broad. It's a 1972 Silverline 17 T I/O.

My question is; How much will it cost me roughly to redo all the stringers, re-foam and deck?

 

[gcboat]

Re: Rot Removal

$500.00 should put you in the ballpark. Then again some of my 500 dollar projects have gone into a lot more.

 

[TheCamel]

Re: Rot Removal

A rule of thumb I use when figuring a project is to figure up the cost, Then you double that, and add half again for Murphy. Murphy is like Uncle Sam, he wants his cut of your money.

When you do budget for the project, you have to add in the cost of gas, for the 27 trips to the store for that thing you forgot, or that broke, and for the Corona's you are going to have to send Oops for his "tech-line" phone calls...

 

[fixb52s]

Re: Rot Removal

With EVERYTHING (wood, resin, glass, adhesives, foam, etc.) budget at least $1200-$1500. Using expoxy will add about 40-60% to the cost. It all depends on what you use, and the local prices. Getting your fiberglass supplies at a place like Home Depot will put you in the poor house quickly. Buying online is good too, but you pay through the nose for shipping (HAZMAT). Having a lot of boat suppliers tends to lower the prices, where places like Minot, SD will not (ask Lund).​

 

[Squid Billy]

Re: Rot Removal

Well thats not to bad. I will be able to re coop some of the cost through work. I work for an Industrial Design firm and run the model shop building the prototypes so I have the contacts and the vender's. I will inquire about some of the materials from them and see how much I can cut down those figures.

I'd like to see if I can get it done for $700.00 or less.

Is there anything that I should be looking out for.

My biggest worry is removing the engine and stern drive. I dont want to mess anything up as I am sure parts are not cheap let alone the time tracking them down. Is there manuals on these Mercruisers?

The motor on this is clean enough to eat off of and runs so perfect.

 

[thrasher]

Re: Rot Removal

I think GC is a bit optimistic at $500, when I replaced the floor in my 19 foot Glastron, I paid $400 for 4 sheets of marine ply, I spent $400 for fiberglass (epoxy resin and hardener) and matting, the carpet cost $100 and there was another $100 for misc parts (screws, etc). Your boat looks a bit smaller, but I doubt you will have much change from $1000

Gary

 

[i386]

Re: Rot Removal

Not to mention tools, safety gear, and finishing/fairing materials. I would think he'd at least want to lay down some primer. $1500 easy IMO.

 

[Squid Billy]

Re: Rot Removal

I have all the tools that will be needed so I can count that out. If needed I can take it to work and use the automotive sized paint booth and I have my garage set up as a machine and wood shop so That would be fine. Since I live in the desert, my front yard is barren so the top of the boat can sit there under a tarp if I need to remove it.

What size of cloth will I be using, and will I also need mat?

Here's another question, What are you guy's painting your boats with?

I am hoping I can stick with the gel coat I have as I have no cracks and it looks like a polish will shine her up. The boat has been garaged most of its life.

Heres the inside of the boat, with my two boys.

Many Thanks Again