Hello everyone...just wanted to start a thread for my rebuild to post some pics along the way and get some advice/ask questions.....posting pics in a bit.
Wondering which types of material to use for flooring, stringers, and transom...types of resin, glass, wood vs. composite, etc...any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. I have done lots of research and my head is spinning...
She's made from Polyester Resin and from the looks of it Woven Roving. Most everybody uses the new Biaxial's now so I'd recommend you do the same. Ext. Grade Plywood for the Stringers, Deck, and Transom should do the trick. These two links should get you started...
This IS an excellent Point. Either build a separate Cradle and move the boat to it, or make some additional support frames for the trailer. The hull will get mighty flimsy when everythings removed. You should also be taking a lot of measurements so you can ensure she all goes back in the same configuration she was in when you took her apart.
I put a couple rubber wedges toward the back of the center bunks and wedged a 2x4 in to hold them tight where the boat doesn't quite fit properly. Where else should I add support? Can't take it off the trailer...have very limited space and not so nice neighbors!
Thanks for the great info! Is there a big weight difference between the kinds of woods mentioned for rebuild? What about composite materials...I have heard they are very expensive?
Hey Wood, thanks again for all the insight! I am going to add a couple more bunks to trailer toward the outer edge of boat where it starts to curve in a bit and put some tire wedges to help with trailer movement. I am also going to leave the cap on until transom and stringers are done. Do you think this will be sufficient enough support?
On another note....I am going to go with the Aruaco for transom, stringers, and floor. However, I am still very confused about stringer set up. I looked at a lot of other ProLine rebuild and noticed that people seem to only tie the two center stringers into transom....all four seem to be tied in to transom on my boat. Any thoughts?
Sorry for all the questions....just want to make sure I get it right the first time!
I see no reason to remove the cap. I would replace the stringers exactly as they are now. The aruaco ply is good stuff. Get it all cut out and ground down to fresh glass. You'll be ready to put it back together in no time.
