phwrd
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2007
- Messages
- 294
Have a 1989 boat I bought used. 19 foot center console with forward and rear floor storage, covered by teak wood flush with the deck. But with ? inch between boards that allow spray in. Flows back to the bilge over a sub deck.
Finished replacement of the fuel system, adding a fuel flow meter. All new hoses, double clamps and brass fittings. Have a poly hatch over the gas tank, I pulled it to reroute the fuel lines and wiring. Inner wood inside of this has gotten wet and is loose and spintering.
Had to climb into the bilge to make the thru-transfom connections on the fuel system. Found problem spots on the boat. What better to do than inspect the bottom when you are stuck and can't wiggle yourself out.
The rear end of the front to back stringers form the stern edge of the sub-deck. There is a foam box and exposed stringers. The last 6 inches of the stringer and 8 - 10 inches of the foam are exposed. Rot is setting in to the last 3-4 inches of the stringers. And the foam is moist.
Second problem I found is that from the sub-deck to the bilge, there is a 4 inch hole to the bilge which the water flows thru. Looks like it is soft also.
Looking for guidance on the best way to seal and strengthen these areas. I have no experience with fiberglass and resin.
Found something called BoatLIFE Git Rot Kit. Anyone have any experience with this ?
Wondering if I can use this to strengthen and seal the thru-bilge and edge of the stringers.
Understand that I am going to have to learn to do some fiber within the hatch over the tank, rotting. But for tight spaces and budget, this stuff sounds really good. But does it work as advertised ?
Thanks for any advise that anyone can give me.
Finished replacement of the fuel system, adding a fuel flow meter. All new hoses, double clamps and brass fittings. Have a poly hatch over the gas tank, I pulled it to reroute the fuel lines and wiring. Inner wood inside of this has gotten wet and is loose and spintering.
Had to climb into the bilge to make the thru-transfom connections on the fuel system. Found problem spots on the boat. What better to do than inspect the bottom when you are stuck and can't wiggle yourself out.
The rear end of the front to back stringers form the stern edge of the sub-deck. There is a foam box and exposed stringers. The last 6 inches of the stringer and 8 - 10 inches of the foam are exposed. Rot is setting in to the last 3-4 inches of the stringers. And the foam is moist.
Second problem I found is that from the sub-deck to the bilge, there is a 4 inch hole to the bilge which the water flows thru. Looks like it is soft also.
Looking for guidance on the best way to seal and strengthen these areas. I have no experience with fiberglass and resin.
Found something called BoatLIFE Git Rot Kit. Anyone have any experience with this ?
Wondering if I can use this to strengthen and seal the thru-bilge and edge of the stringers.
Understand that I am going to have to learn to do some fiber within the hatch over the tank, rotting. But for tight spaces and budget, this stuff sounds really good. But does it work as advertised ?
Thanks for any advise that anyone can give me.