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Re: First Resroration! HELP!
Well didn't get too much done today was kind of busy only had a few hours to do some actual work on the boat.
What I did get done is tearing out the front of the casting deck and figuring out that the gunwales are also rotted.
Really not sure what to do at this...
Re: First Resroration! HELP!
Well just thought Id give everyone an update after todays work also I have a few questions and need your opinions.
Today I was able to tear out the stern section of the deck but I still cant get the stern boxes.
The confusing thing is the foam doesn't feel wet...
Re: First Resroration! HELP!
Hello,
Let me start out by saying thank you to those who have posted. There have been some good advice.
Now,
Upon further investigation today I have notices a few things
1. The gas tank is mounted under the splash well or so I believe. I have come to this...
Hello everyone,
Today I have taken the first step into restoring my first boat. The boat is a 1989 Bonito 190F center console. I recived the boat pretty bare. The only things that where with is where the console (bare no throttle steering wheel or anything) a steering cable which I believe is...
Hi,
I want to change the color of the inside of the boat I am rebuilding. The color now is a blueish grey and I do not like it. I want to change it to white because Its what I like. If someone could walk me through the process I would be very greatful.
Thank you
Hello everyone,
On the transom of my 19' Bonita, the fiberglass has (not sure really how to describe it) but I guess you could say broken.
That is what it looks like. I was hoping somebody could give me some advice on how to reglass this section and what I should use.
Thanks.
I have a 1989 19' Bonita center console. The boat doesn't have a motor or any electrical. The transom I solid and the floors are solid. It does need fiberglass work. Attachment 203647Attachment 203648Attachment 203649Attachment 203650Attachment 203651
It's going to need the boxes in it replaced...
PI have a 1989 19' Bonita center console. The boat doesn't have a motor or any electrical. The transom I solid and the floors are solid. It does need fiberglass work. I'm pretty new to rebuilding boats so what I'm wondering is where should I start?
