Glastron V196 restoration

[Dennischaves]

Thanks again everyone!!
I think im going to start cutting some trim pieces for the inside and wrap them in vinyl...I just havent decided on a trim color yet....im leaning toward a tan color

 

[Dennischaves]

I have a bunch of trim panels I'v been cutting out from plywood for the bowrider area
Im going to wrap them in vinyl but before I do that should i seal the wood with anything ?
The fronts will be protected with the vinyl but the back of the trim panels will be screwed against fiberglass but i'm sure they will get wet

 

[oldrem]

I think at minimum you would want a marine varnish or urethane on all sides first, water has a way of finding any non protected surface.

 

[archbuilder]

I use system three penetrating epoxy, but woodonglass has a recipe he uses that is most likely cheaper. I would for sure do something with it.

 

[Dennischaves]

Does anyone know WOG's formula to seal wood
that archbuilder mentioned?

 

[kcassells]

Created by the WOG....@woodonglass
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[oldrem]

Post #7 http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...-milled-fibers-and-cabosil-for-a-wood-sealant

 

[Baylinerchuck]

I use the WOG Old Timers wood sealer on my plywood backers, all sides. I then paint the backs since the front is covered by vinyl. Old Timers is 2 quarts mineral spirits, 1 quart boiled linseed oil, and 1 quart spar urethane, (make sure you get the oil based type). Mix together and apply until it puddles paying special attention to the edges. wipe off excess, let dry and topcoat wood that is exposed to the elements. I really like this sealer.

Hope this helps.

 

[Dennischaves]

I'm also going to replace the windshield because its foggy and cracked
whats better lexan or plexiglass?
what does everyone recommend ?

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Lexan for sure.

 

[archbuilder]

I think Lexan is much easier to cut out and work with. It also seem to hold up better.

 

[Dennischaves]

Ok thanks I will go with lexan

 

[Dennischaves]

my son is also taking automotive collision in highschool so he's been painting a lot of the odds and ends for me at school

 

[kcassells]

Nice perk there! Keep him busy!

 

[Dennischaves]

My son took it upon himself to do more painting
not bad for a 17yr old!!
(Propeller painted bright silver with ppg base and clear)

 

[oldrem]

Going to all look brand new by the time he's done

 

[Dennischaves]

I havent posted much but the work has continued
got the controls ready for paint
did some repairs on the trailer got new cleats in along with new running lights
also did a new water impeller and carb rebuild

 

[Dennischaves]

I finished painting the controls and I'm also going to reuse the rod holders so I also painted them black
question .....I purchased Attwood chrome plated cleats how do they hold up to salt water ?
or is stainless the only way to go

 

[Dennischaves]

I havent posted lately but I've been busy going through the trailer. ........I got some plywood cut out for the interior trim
I just need to wrap it in vinyl

 

[Dennischaves]

I haven't done much on the boat because I need to get it back on the trailer
so I've spent the last month getting that ready
painted it today with tractor paint so hopefully next week it will be back on the trailer and back to the boat!!!!
what should I prime my new deck with?
I'm going to paint it with non slip total boat paint (I got it for free)
of would texture deck paint from home depot be better?