1995 Crownline225 br restoration

[JameO]

Does any one know where to get the best prices on fiberglass? I'd like to buy all the stuff I need for the floor pretty soon. I've looked around, I don't know if there's any place better than another. And I need stainless screws as well.

 

[Woodonglass]

Where are you located. Shipping is PRICEEEEEEEE! Sooooo it's always best to get your products as close to you as possible.

 

[JameO]

I'm in PA . It would be nice to get stuff off amazon. I can get free shipping.

 

[Brian 26]

Very cool project, thanks for posting. Sad to see a nice boat like that go bad, glad it's in the hands of a respectful owner now. You scored getting that for free, I would have jumped on that in a heartbeat.

 

[Woodonglass]

Your best bet would be F I B E R G L A S S I T E . C O M

 

[Marshmellow80]

Here's how one member did it...

Woodonglass, what member is this?

 

[tpenfield]

Many of the online sites will get you in the $30-40 range for resin, but then it is about $10 / gallon to ship it. Cloth is a bit more economical on the shipping side.

I prefer to go direct rather than through Amazon. iBoats sell some supplies, so please do check here for things that you will need.

U.S. composites and the one WoG just mentioned are places where I have purchased resin and glass with good results.

I was at West Marine the other day and their resin was $60/gallon

You could also do a google and yellowbook search for any places within driving distance, as that can save you shipping, but may pick up sales tax, depending on the exact situation.

 

[JameO]

Thanks Brian 26 , I'm gonna bring her back to life. Hey tpenfield your rite going direct is the way to go. Fiberglassite.com is in driving distance for me . With in reason I guess, a full tank of gas is cheaper than those shipping prices. And yes the prices of resin I'm still trying to research the different options for stringers and the deck . Woodonglass can you send me your revised stringer recommendation.

 

[JameO]

tpenfield wad that $60 for 1 gallon ???

 

[Corjen1]

I used bot the US place and the Fiberglass place mentioned, both are great to deal with...the fiberglass place was about 175 per 5 gallons, MEKP and measuring cups included. Bonus if its in drive distance....hazmat was about 50 to KS. I got all of my glass, CSM and 1708 from evilbay. look for the free shipping ones.

 

[JameO]

Great to hear from you thanks for the info .Did you do stringers??? What was your process???

 

[Corjen1]

JameO, yes I did stringers/transom pretty much in tune with WoGs instructions... http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...1961-lonestar-flamingo-splashed-w-pics/page42

Page 7,15 and 19 of my build have stringer stuff.

 

[JameO]

Good deal thanks, Seeing your boat finished inspires me . WOW that thing is nice.

 

[steely85]

Hey Jameo. Check your mail.

 

[JameO]

This is how we do things in PA. And no I'm not the old guy on the skid loader. This old farmer is awesome. He can fix anything with a hammer . He could rebuild this engine with a hammer if he wanted. And he is hilarious to be around.

 

[JameO]

And its finally out , almost time for more destruction. Have to measure first.

 

[JameO]

One step forward , two steps back.

 

[jasonbailey]

Ouch

 

[tpenfield]

tpenfield wad that $60 for 1 gallon ???

Yes, 1 gallon . . . must have been the 'in season' price. In the past I have gotten poly resin for $30/ and VE resin for $45/

Did anything break when the engine toppled over?

 

[elitetool]

Jameo, I'm in the same situation as you. 1994 225br, sat uncovered for over a year. Floors rotted, interior shot, bravo 1 and 454 neglected and looking to overhaul during winter and spring here in S. Jersey. Please keep a record of how much supplies you use(resin, cloth etc). I'm a month behind you and would like to buy everything I need at once. There's a great overhaul on youtube by frisco boater. He does a sea ray but it has the same setup as mine and looks a lot like the lines on my boat. You're doing a great job so far and its inspiring to see quickly you're progressing. I'll be following this thread daily so keep posting (pics are worth a thousand words). Good Luck!
Shawn