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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Not really sure. Here’s a side shot of the pulpit. I also included a pic of the old piece that was originally there. A combination of ply and fiberglass.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Great idea… not sure it’s worth the building of the jig for one scarf joint. But I did watch several videos on the process. Always learning here.
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    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    For what it’s worth, if you‘re going to use epoxy resin you need to use 1700 fiberglass not 1708 CSM. CSM is chopped strand mat that needs the styrene from polyester resin to help bind the strands. Ask me how I know?? 🤣 I was set straight by the folks on here. Very knowledgeable people they are...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Yes the language thingy has been challenging but I’m getting the hang of it. All plywood was soaked 3 times both flat and edges. It’s crazy how much does soak in. First layer of ply clamped in…. Lotsa eeeeeepoxy used. Like how it turned out. Kinda like building a cake.😂 next challenge is to get...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Thanks guys! All great ideas. I’ll do some experimenting before doing the first full layer. kcassels…..the pics of the transom are the before I sanded the crap out of them. its all smooth now. Question- Why do I wet out and let dry? Shouldn’t the next layer go over an abraded surface?
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 12-5 completed initial tabbing in transom. Hoping for another warm day to get the first complete layer of 1700 over the transom. Still looking for suggestions regarding the compound corners and how to get the glass mat to sit well on these areas. Most transom replacements I see are all...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Gotcha… I feel the same way…. Several projects all at once. Great work! Like to see your persistence. Keep us posted
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Wow… lots going on there…like wow! Nice to see progress but my goodness there’s a lot to work on… I’m working my way from aft to forward. What’s your situation with the transom? Is that shot or you do has a rebuild plan/ schedule there?
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Already started transom. Way back on post #62
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    After more trimming and fitting I got the first layer of ply to sit pretty well.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    A bit more progress on the pulpit. Made the inner plywood piece to fit. The second will be much easier. Thanks kcassels for the input on the order of how to rebuild. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Indeed… that’s the plan…I did see another job posted here on iboats. Seems like a straight forward repair. something that can be done in the shop this winter… working with epoxy is awesome… very little vapor issues. any heads up on what I should be careful of? I’m considering laying a layer or...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    anytime! Indeed stress cracks will be addressed when putting it back together. dug out the two layers of very wet and heavy plywood. they did come out in relatively solid pieces so I at least have a template. Interesting how the used pvc tubing to run the nav light wires. once wood was removed...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 11-19 With temps too low, not much fiberglassing could be done. The next best thing was to tackle to bow pulpit. It was delaminating and needed attention. Removed it from the boat. Drilled out all rivets. Removed the aluminum trim. It was heavy! At least 50 lbs. Started by removing the...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    A little 3/4 round bit with the router made it easy. I was really surprised how easy it wetted out and rolled on around the corners. Had to baby sit it a little but there’s no air bubbles at all. I did sand and add more thickened epoxy to the edges before laying in the tabbing. those pieces went...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Took advantage of warm weather here in the northeast and tried my first attempt at tabbing. Must say went better than expected. Did some tests first since Im using 1700 and epoxy resin. Wasn’t sure how much was needed to completely soak the cloth. Was much less than anticipated.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    looking good. Sweat equity paying off. If you intend to remove the blue and red pistriping I used heat gun ( not on full) and flat blade. Made it easy! I used this soy based stripper with great success.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Definitely will completely fill that area. Will put pvc tubing in up against existing garboard drain and Fill in the entire cavity. Any suggestions on tabbing in the transom with 8/9” strips of 1700 around the edges before going over the entire transom with 2 layers of 1700? can I do a wet on...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 10-22 Removed the clamps from the transom. Seems like he bond was good and even. Using the outside plate helped keep things square and even. straight edge was very close to flat… maybe a 16th of an inch out. today the temp allowed me to attempt my first fillet around the new transom...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 10-21 had decent weather last weekend mixed up some thickened epoxy and set the inside transom piece. Thanks to all for the tricks and tips. Been setting up all week. 1700 arrived yesterday. Hope to get at least on layer on it this weekend.
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