1985 Bayliner 2450 Ciera Sunbridge Restoration underway!

[kcassells]

Here's a read and this is the way I went. If my tank craps out figure I'll just get anutter1. Good read, well respected.

https://www.yachtsurvey.com/fueltank.htm
I think the old way is done and over with foaming in aluminum tanks for so many obvious reasons.

When I received the USED tank it certainly did have a greenish self made film all over it.

 

[Ciera2450]

My tank was not “strapped” in by any means. I mean it’s kind of pinned in there but I’d like to secure it some way. When I get to that point I’ll get some pics and pick everyone’s brains for ideas. I’m not even sure if I’ll have enough room vertically to glue the neoprene to the bottom. It’s a tight fit.

 

[Ciera2450]

Great read kcassells! Thank you for sharing.

 

[kcassells]

I locked it in with sides of rubber. no budging. I'll shoot a pic tom.

 

[Ciera2450]

Sweet! Thanks. I could easily do something like that before I glass back in the berth floor. Won’t have any access after that.

 

[Ciera2450]

Btw, I hate waiting for things to cure. Fiberglass is quick... I can do that. JB weld, not so much with 12hr cure time. I have primer and paint, I’m itching to go! Oh wait... more grinding tomorrow. I’ll be itching plenty.

 

[kcassells]

Actually the material to use is neoprene.
I locked it down like this,

 

[kcassells]

Neoprene under the wood on top

 

[Ciera2450]

Thanks for that kcassells! Gives me some great ideas for how to secure mine.

I got got some things done today. First pic are the tools for the day.


43C908A3-316B-4377-8FC6-EA1192DF83B0 by Ciera 2450, on Flickr

SEM self etching primer coat after cleaning and wiping down thoroughly with vinegar and then acetone. Several wipes until cloth was clean.

F048F121-906B-4100-B10E-9E8CA38F2D5D by Ciera 2450, on Flickr


first coat of POR 15 gray. Btw, the bugs apparently love this stuff. I’m doin this outdoors and bugs seem to be drawn to it. Gloves and respirator worn for both the primer and POR. Both nasty stuff. I’ll wait the 4-6 hrs and then recoat.

5EFB4395-B7A1-45CC-B0F2-135C64F93A83 by Ciera 2450, on Flickr


this is the top side.... you can see the glob of resin residue that was apparently used to “glue” the tank in originally. There were several of these spots on the bottom too. I knew it was resin from the smell when I started sanding on it.

6AD3D051-71D3-4A1E-BAB2-04FF3409E7E4 by Ciera 2450, on Flickr

 

[kcassells]

Lookin purty!

 

[Ciera2450]

Thank you! All for stuff no one will ever see again. Lol

seriously, the bugs love this stuff. I’ll have to wipe down with scotch Brite pad before second coat. Maybe bug guts are a corrosion inhibitor!

 

[Ciera2450]

I should be out grinding the transom and engine stringers.... but I decided to have a few beers instead while waiting for second coat on the tank. Tomorrow is another day!

the grinding is coming. I keep finding other crap to do, putting it off. Ugh.

 

[Ciera2450]

Not sure if it matters but I read reviews about not being able to remove the paint can top of the POR15 after use, so I used Saran Wrap under the lid just in case.
71C39C8C-4051-4CB2-B5B4-B5BA63A3BB90 by Ciera 2450, on Flickr

 

[zool]

Yea,use the plastic wrap,also,if u got the silver, you need to constantly mix it while using it,or it stripes,at least mine would.

 

[Ciera2450]

After waiting the prescribed window, 2nd coat applied. Tomorrow I’ll flip her over and do the top side.

A8045CDD-4639-41A3-A95E-B578B6F4C474 by Ciera 2450, on Flickr

6EAD56E7-CA7B-4364-86A1-2CAC4BDD1FB3 by Ciera 2450, on Flickr

BC4DB1C9-FC82-4D6F-BE1B-3951F626F0B4 by Ciera 2450, on Flickr

 

[Ciera2450]

The foam roller worked amazing. It kinda looked like it would leave bubbles but after 10-15 minutes, the paint laid down smooth. (Minus the bugs, I just painted right over them.lol)

 

[zool]

I think I'd rather have bugs than my frozen hands right now lol, looks good Ciera.

 

[Ciera2450]

Where are you at zool? 60f here today and mid 70’s next week.

 

[oldrem]

Looks like you got it well in hand.

 

[zool]

Where are you at zool? 60f here today and mid 70’s next week.

Jersey it was 12 degrees this morning when I went out back