1992 Stratos 2250 here we go again

jc55

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That's quick...you trying to get done before spring?
 

ahmincha

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Cor I am not sure yet but I do not have to do a floor so that helps.
Yes jc that is my plan sometime in spring Fingers crossed
For sure the transom and I figured that since I am here I might as well just re do it all that way I know its done. But I guess I could check and see what is good
 

Teamster

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I think I'd take a bunch of core samples,......

Who knows, Maybe you'll get lucky and save a bunch of work,...
 

Rickmerrill

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Yeah, I agree with Teamster. If you check and find rot then you know what has to be done. If you check and it looks good then I'd do some more checking just to be sure. If something doesn't need to be replaced and you're sure I don't think it makes sense to do the extra work.
 

kcassells

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You Go Boy! Man that is some fast work! Makes me wanna go out and work on my boat! Good to see your progress.
 

ahmincha

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So I am in garage removing more foam and I am smiling from ear to ear. It never crossed my mind that some wood underneath may be ok I just planned on replacing everything. As soon as I am dome removing foam onto core sampling
 

ahmincha

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Thanks Kcassells but do not go to your garage come here you can help me HaHa
 

kcassells

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Back at you if you're ever in Pa! Thanks for the invite. And yes I did go in and tackle a real tough spot {bulkhead} I've been putting off....Thanks to you! Wish I was able to remove my cap to work. I'd be sitting a little prettier. If you have good wood go with it. I'm not sure did you ever decide what type of epoxy you were going to go with?
 

kcassells

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Yeah, I agree with Teamster. If you check and find rot then you know what has to be done. If you check and it looks good then I'd do some more checking just to be sure. If something doesn't need to be replaced and you're sure I don't think it makes sense to do the extra work.

That tough spot I mentioned. I took an approach from
Rickmerrill.
The area was too tight to get into properly and place the glass. I did his trick of cutting all the glass to fit and wetted it out. Did all the pcs. this way and was darn happy with the results...TKX Rick for the idea. Don't know why this came in "bold" print but liking your work!
 

ahmincha

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Ok foam all out I am glad that is done last to areas had some water bugs or **** roaches in them I sprayed them with wasp killer and sucked them up with vacuum oh I hate bugs
 

ahmincha

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And the core samples Not sure if you guys can see or tell from pictures but I did not find 1 dry sample. Oh well
 

kcassells

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Well you were already in the MINDMELD to replace but sure was worth the shot. Oh I forgot to say in the Rickmerrill trick was I wetted out the glass on a plastic surface then placed onto the bulkhead.
 

ahmincha

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Yeah I'm not bumming about it I probably would have replaced everything anyhow knowing it is all done gives me piece of mind even though I know it would if been find replacing only what was needed.
That does sound like a good trick to know thats what great about this site.
 

kcassells

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Big Ditto...just got out of my boat....was stargazing at the possibilities.
 
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