Tenzero1
Seaman Apprentice
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- Aug 31, 2015
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Hey everyone,
First post! Decided to post my journey as I attempt to breath life into my "new boat". I recently purchased an older crestliner fish hawk for $400 with a trailer.The boat does need a few things, as it has been sitting exposed for several years. So here is my plan:
1. Fix up trailer.
2. Remove console and wiring.
3. Remove old deck and put in new wood only deck.
While I should be able to do most of these things relatively easily, I still have a lot of questions. Hopefully these questions haven't been beaten to death, but here are the first of my questions as I begin.
1. Is there a good type of sealant for filling holes in aluminum?
2. Is it worth it to remove old foam beneath the deck?
3. What is your recommendation on a good epoxy resin to seal the plywood?
4. How can I add traction to the wood without putting carpet or anything on it? ( I have heard of sand)
5. Is it worth it to seal the riveted seams once the deck is removed?
Thank you all in advance for helping!
P.S. I will try to post pictures as I go!
First post! Decided to post my journey as I attempt to breath life into my "new boat". I recently purchased an older crestliner fish hawk for $400 with a trailer.The boat does need a few things, as it has been sitting exposed for several years. So here is my plan:
1. Fix up trailer.
2. Remove console and wiring.
3. Remove old deck and put in new wood only deck.
While I should be able to do most of these things relatively easily, I still have a lot of questions. Hopefully these questions haven't been beaten to death, but here are the first of my questions as I begin.
1. Is there a good type of sealant for filling holes in aluminum?
2. Is it worth it to remove old foam beneath the deck?
3. What is your recommendation on a good epoxy resin to seal the plywood?
4. How can I add traction to the wood without putting carpet or anything on it? ( I have heard of sand)
5. Is it worth it to seal the riveted seams once the deck is removed?
Thank you all in advance for helping!
P.S. I will try to post pictures as I go!
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