1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

[IN2DEEP2]

Pick it up for a liitle of nothing. Came with trailer. Nice boat but I knew it needed work. It's going to need new stringers and floor. Reading all of the stringer peanut butter bedding post, I was wondering if anyone has used cork before. I have tons of this stuff from my model railroad hobby and they are just the right width for up to 1" ply.

 

[maxum247]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

I can't say that I have. Hang on tight! I think there's going to be some discussion over this one!

Nice find especially for the little of nothing price. Trailer's probably worth what you paid if the price was that low.

 

[IN2DEEP2]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

It comes in 3ft double strips. 1/2" each.

 

[DaveHawkins]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

Peanut butter provides a structural bond to the hull and a separation buffer between the wood stingers and fiberglass hull. Cork only will provide a separation buffer.

Note: I may be wrong and I am far from being an expert on this...

BTW: Nice boat! Show some more pics...the good, the bad, and the ugly!

 

[IN2DEEP2]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

I picked it up for $300. The price for the trailer, boat and motor came with it. Teak is in outstanding condition and the wife liked the cuddy.

 

[gcboat]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

Just exactly what do you plan on using this cork for? I certainly hope you don't plan on using it for any structural integrity cause' nothing will bond to it.

 

[IN2DEEP2]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

I've read in here where some use strips of foam to keep from having hard spots in the hull. It take resin readily. Just a thought.

 

[maxum247]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

Ok! Your thinking of useing the cork under your stringers when you glass them in?

 

[IN2DEEP2]

The good , the bad, the ugly

The good , the bad, the ugly

A couple of pics when i brought her home

 

[IN2DEEP2]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

Ok! Your thinking of useing the cork under your stringers when you glass them in?

Yes. the will still be glassed in. Just as that "buffer"

 

[maxum247]

Re: The good , the bad, the ugly

Re: The good , the bad, the ugly

How's the motor, is it sound?

 

[IN2DEEP2]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

I can get it to turn over but I haven't had it started yet. I have to get rid of about 20 gallons of who know how old fuel. I want to go to an outboard with a bracket because that is all i know. I can't find a complete rebuid kit for the mercruiser 140 that is in it. Is it worth the rebuild?

 

[maxum247]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

I prefer an outboard. Inboards don't do it for me! I don't care much for the upkeep required with the outdrive and inboard engine.

 

[IN2DEEP2]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

Starting the tear out. Got some rain and SNOW in Va this morning. Will post progress.

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

Nice cuddy. Its going to be a great project. I might be a little partial here, but I think it would look good with a hard top......

 

[IN2DEEP2]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

The stringers in the boat are only 3/4". Should I leave them at 3/4" or double them up?

 

[fuzzeywiggler]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

"The stringers in the boat are only 3/4". Should I leave them at 3/4" or double them up?"

Its best to go with what was there, I would leave it 3/4"

Fuzzy

 

[IN2DEEP2]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

Found the culprit for all the wet foam. Notches were cut to allow the water to drain but they were glassed over. This would explain the 50 lbs of water logged foam.

 

[maxum247]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

2Deep hows the boat coming along? max!

 

[IN2DEEP2]

Re: 1985 Cobia Odyssey rebuild

Well guys finally have time to start on the boat again. Needs of the US Navy has put a big damper in my plans. I have come to the decision to convert to outboard using a armstrong bracket. More pics to come as soon as I get my materials together.