Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

[sprintst]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

It is still moving though. It's all progress. Even if it's ordering parts.

That transom assembly torn down was a battle.

 

[tdrudd87]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Bob,

Your pictures of foam convinced me to go that route with my foam. Ordered 2 8ft kits from USComp last night. I do have few questions.

Did you provide any drainage for the foamed areas, or are you relying on sealing them?
Did you end up using bilgekote before the foam?
Did you make some sort of dam to do smaller sections of each stringer channel at once?

You have a excellent looking project!
Terry

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Yeah, great job on the foam!!! What did you use to level it off?

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Hello folks
I'll try to answer all the questions.
I did provide drainage, by not tucking the plastic into the corners, That created a void for water to flow through. You could also lay something along the stringers to create drainage, like PVC pipe or anything to create a void and then just lift out the foam and remove it. Then replace the foam. Just make sure that your stringers are straight up and down, if the top of your stringers are closer together then the bottom you will create a die lock and it may not come out.
I just used Rustoluem oil based enamel from HD. (Cheaper then Bilgekote.)
I did both sides of the stringers at the same time. I did not use any type of dam because I wanted the foam to expand as much as possible. Just start on one end and pour the foam close to the end of the last pour and allow the foam to push itself toward the open end. If you have any small gaps you can mix some in a cup and fill them in. It's takes a little trial and error to get the split right.
As for leveling it, I just used a sheet of 3/4" plywood about 20" wide and 4' long covered with plastic. I would pour the foam, put the board across the stringers ( overlapping the previous pour) and then stand on the ply. Didn't take much weight because didn't create much pressure with one end open.
Any high spots I did have went away pretty quick with my belt sander.
Just remember to seal any areas of the foam if you break the foam skin.
I hope this answers all your questions.
Have a great Day.
Bob

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

sprintst,
You are right, that transom assemble was a real bear. I thought it was going to eat me too.
Thanks
Bob

 

[archbuilder]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

I still think you need to star the foam 101 thread....there is to many "urban legends" floating around here about it. Nice work as usual, looking forward to seeing the deck in!

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

I agree with Arch. Awesome work.

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Thanks guys,
Arch, I may start a thread someday on foam but we have way to many opinions here that I'm not sure it is worth the effort.
There are several good ways to pour the foam, this was just the one I chose.
I just hope it helps someone.
Thanks again
Bob

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

i'll throw my 2 cents worth in here....

i think that is one of the best ways i've seen foam poured

 

[HVAC Cruiser]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Hey Bob,
I got the cable today and CD, I can't thank you enough, You are the Greatest. Please let me pay you for postage send me a PM on it.

Regards,
Bill

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Thanks mrdjflores, Glad you liked it.
It just made since to me at the time.
HVAC glad to help, and I hope it works for you.
Thanks again
Bob

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Bob....if your on here, or on the road home....take cover!!!!!
heavy t-storms and some unconfirmed tornadoes down in your area...

call me if anything happens and you need some help down there...or atleast call if everyone's okay...

my number is in your PM

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

mrdjflores,
I'm still in TN, Talked to the wife at 8 PM tonight and all is well so far.
Thanks for the concern.
Bob

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

OK Folks,
I'm still not at home and worked most of the weekend.
As most of you know, I have been helping a friend find and rebuild a boat for his family. Well, it's almost completed. We hit the water late Saturday, for it's trial run with the 4.3 engine.
Here it is,

Here's it is sitting by the dock.

And underway.

The day went great, no problems with the boat. We hit 45MPH @ 3200 RPM on speedo and my handheld GPS.
We still have a few minor things to work on but the boat turned out great.
So, I may not be at home but I can still work on boats.
Take care all.
Bob

 

[fauxmeister]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

That boat looks great Bob. Glad you could spend some time on the lake.

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Thanks fauxmeister,
It was a lot of fun to be on the lake even if not my boat.
Bob

 

[micks110]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

There you go playin on other peoples boats again. Why don't you take your boat with you to tennessee again so you can work on it there???

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Hey Mick,
I wish I could.
Take care
Bob

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Glad to see you get a chance to enjoy some water time...that dock setting is absolutely gorgeous, I could sit on the dock and be happy enough.

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

HSF Thanks,
It is a really nice little lake. It was perfect for our trial run.
I'm also with you on sitting on the dock and just relaxing.
thanks for stopping by.
Take care.
Bob