Stringer repair 97 Angler 204wa

[Fvspiker]

Hello All,
So first things first on how I got the boat and why I am fixing it. My father had passed away last year it was his boat and I have been fishing on this boat for 20 years. His last wish was to go fishing with me unfortunately the boat was badly damaged during hurricane Sandy which destroyed the coast of new Jersey along with my boat. I had the boat inspected and was told from numerous shops that it would cost me over 9k to fix. So I'm fixing it myself. I created just for any tips and suggestions along the way. So far here is what I know my motor a suzuki dt150 is in great shape and runs strong. I have delamination of all 3 stringers from about a foot away from the transom to about 6ft towards the bow of the boat
Today I started to cut out the gas tank tub so I could visibly see how bad the damage is. I plan to replace about 5 feet of the center stringer due to rot and grind down both port and starboard stringers and attach them back to the bottom of the boat. Using 1708 and poly resin I hope to accomplish this and have the boat in the water by next year will update weekly as I only have time on sundays to work on it. Will post photos soon as I figure out how to!

 

[Scott Danforth]

welcome aboard.

there are stickies at the top of the forums with all sorts of knowledge goodness.

here is a link http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...r/295740-how-to-s-and-other-great-information

read links 14, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b to start your project

Sandy whas a while ago, so hopefully you already have the motor running. if the boat was submerged, the wiring will be toast on the boat along with anything eletrical.

 

[Fvspiker]

had the motor running last year no salt water intrusion under the cover. It actaully ran on 1 cylinder while i was checking injectors. i have actually already started the project trying to figur out how to post pictures on here to show what i have done so far. Also the boat was not submerged. I have delamination from impact on 3 of the stringers. i havent seen to many angler boat write ups so i figured i would make my own to help out the community. i have watched videos been on numerous forums reading and learning how to do go about this. i have already cut the center tub out thats how i found out that the centerline stringer is starting to delaminate and part of the port side stringer is delaminating.

 

[Scott Danforth]

from the guidelines forum, the tutorial on loading pics http://forums.iboats.com/forum/forum-rules-and-guidelines/9938375-photo-upload-tutorial

 

[Fvspiker]

Ah thank you

 

[Fvspiker]

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[Woodonglass]

Core sample all of the stringers and the transom too. Unfortunately I think you'll find they all have issues.

 

[Fvspiker]

Transom is solid. The stringers on port side inboard has delamination and starboard side has delamination from impact. Will be cutting up the rest of the deck on Sunday. I have more pictures just the files are to big to upload so will post more after work today.

 

[Scott Danforth]

oooohh..... looks like a cored hull.......ouch...... maybe ondarvr can comment

if it is a cored hull....your work just tripled, your material costs just went up by at least double.

build a cradle

completely remove the stringers and transom.

remove all hull core and inside glass

grind....grind....grind....grind

grind some more

plead with the wife.

replace all hull core (a long and lengthy process in and of itself)

build new stringers and tab them in

build new transom and tab it in.

build new floor and tab it in

pour foam

, any comments

 

[Fvspiker]

I don't think it's cored just glass. The hull it's self isnt very thick canf be anymore than half an inch if that. Some of the glass on the bottom is cracked so will be grinding that down and laying in some 1708.The plan this weekend is to cut out the rest of deck take out the foam take more pictures and start grinding.

 

[Woodonglass]

How did you confirm that the transom is good to go?? With out core sampling there is No way to know for sure.

 

[Fvspiker]

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[Fvspiker]

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[Fvspiker]

Considering the only rot I have see thus far was on the center stringer and it doesn't not run the length of the boat. The piece I pulled out wasn't even attached to the stringer look like they originally scarffed that piece in which is not what I'm going to do when I repair it. Plus I'm not to found of drilling into my transom with a 500 pound motor on the back. Plus I hear no dead spots all solid.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Your motor should have been pulled before starting the project

 

[ondarvr]

You'll need to check the transom for rot, it won't make any difference if the motor is on there while you're checking.

 

[Fvspiker]

Well guess I'm gunna need to do that then in stead of grinding Sunday. Damn....

 

[ondarvr]

It takes about 15 minutes to check the transom, and most of that time involves rounding up the drill.

 

[Fvspiker]

Ok and I guess just fill the hole with peanut butter after I'm done?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Ok and I guess just fill the hole with peanut butter after I'm done?

or firing up the grinder with a 4.5" carbide saw blade and cutting out the remainder of the transom.

start by drilling a series of 3/8" diameter drill holes about 6" on center and 1" deep. if the shavings come out light collored and dry, your good to go. if they are dark or dark and wet, time to pull the transom as well.