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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair After I ground the filler down and smoothed it out enough to my liking I then added 2 layers of light cloth, 1 layer 3/4 CSM, and then 1 layer of 6 oz cloth. Feels nice and solid under foot now even after sanding it all down in...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair I spent the next few weeks grinding and in that time I decided I wanted the chines filled. I thought it would add the rigidity and strength I was looking for. I made a batch of epoxy, added 1/2 and 1/4 cut strand fiber to about 50/50...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair In the bow I added 2 layers of light cloth and some 6oz cloth just to reinforce this area for trailer and dock accidents
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair So transom was glued in but then weather and health got in the way until about April. I did alot of grinding when I could and at the end on the month I glassed in the transom better with a layer of 3/4 matt and 6oz tabbing, patched...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair used a band saw to cut out most of the transom, and used a scroll saw for the tight spots, got the surface wet to penetrate the wood mixed up some fiber and cabosil to make peanut butter that I spread around heavy, then I clamped the...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair Another day of work, got the transom together and the back almost ground out enough for installing the new transom, back seats, and the cap. I cut some of the fibers by hand too long and they tangled up and made lumps in my peanut...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair Right, another day grinding in the rain but that's still progress none the less. Bought the 1/2 marine plywood to match the original depth and make things simple in the long run. Next day of work will be on the transom by wetting and...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair Well it's been awhile, I had to catch up on work and then the name sake of Seattle kicked in. It's been wet and raining for over a week and forecast says at least another week. Really glad I have epoxy now so I can work inside without...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair Ground the surface of the transom skin and beveled the major hull crack. The hull is thin enough that I am thinking of adding a layer of glass in the bow and back seat areas in addition to a few layers on the hull bottom just to prevent...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair Once the transom was free and I cleaned up some edges I turned my attention to old hull repair that failed. I ground through the hull and found a large bubble or void where water went though the top of the crack and had lifted/ ruined...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair Hey woodglass, Big fan of yours! PPE was a full suit, mask, gloves and glasses today. I looked like walter white from breaking bad. I still have itchy wrists as I type this though. I ordered 2.5gal system of 3-1 epoxy, 5 qt of...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    Re: 1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair After reading enough threads I know how much everyone loves pic and more pics :D Here are some of the damaged hull areas that I need to address bow Back right inside back right seat As can be seen from pics above the transom has...
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    1970 11.5' glass rebuild, transom, seats, hull repair

    I wanted a project to work on with my grandpa before he's gone and this boat and trailer combo was free from a friends yard. So after many months of research here at iboats.com I decided to go forward on this project! :redface: Any advice or encouragement is very much appreciated as I have no...
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