1988 searay sorrento total restoration

[cull324]

Hello to every one! I am new to the forms, but, have been lurking for a long time. I am in the process of restoring one of my boats a 1988 s21 Sorrento, and have a few questions for the experts!
I am in the demolition stage of the process right now but the entire boat is rotted (previous owner hack jobs). as of this point I know I will need to redo all stringers, transom, engine boxes/mounts, and deck. I have a general understanding of the work ahead however my knowledge about fiberglass is very limited I am trying to figure out how much poly resin I will need along with how many yard of 1708, 1.5oz and any other materials I may need.

Thanks in advance!

 

[mickyryan]

Welcome, that depends on what you wind up tearing out and having to replace, pics help as well

 

[chevymaher]

From the honorable woodenglass. Start with this and by the time your finishing you will know.

WOG’s Suggested Materials List for Total Restore of a 16-18’ 3 - Stringer Boat.
It's impossible to give an exact "Quote" of everything you'll need but this list will get you "Started" and from there,
after you've done some "Glassin" you should have a good idea of what you'll need to "Finish-UP"
Here's the Starting List.
PPE
Respirator (Full Face Preferred $100) if not then double filtered 1/2 face and Goggles with vents
taped over.
Latex Gloves (1 – 2 Box(s))
Leather Gloves 1 Pair
Full cover Hooded Tyvek suit. (Rubber Band or Tape the Wrists and Ankles, wet Towel around your
neck)
Talcum Powder (coat yourself TOTALLY with talcum powder prior to every grinding Session. USE A
LOT)
Demo Equipment
Prybars, Hammers, chisels, Putty Knives
Flat tipped shovel to remove foam, Old Carpenters Saw (The Old “Fox Hole” Army Surplus Shovels
work well)
Circular Saw
Sawzall
Dremel Tool
Multi Tool
Router
Drill
Random Orbit Sander
Rasps, Files
4 1/2" or 7” Grinder with Backup Pad and 24 grit resin coated sanding discs
Masking Tape
Shop Vac for dust control or Dust Collector if you're fortunate enough to have one. (Get the internal
bags for the Vac)
It's good to create a Plastic Tent over the boat to contain the dust. There WILL be a LOT of it....A
LOT!!!!
Glassing and Wood Products
3-4 sheets 3/4" Arauco Ext. Grade Plywood(Any good quality External Use Plywood will work)
(Possibly some 1⁄2” and 1⁄4” for side panels and seat bases when and where needed”
15 -20 Gallons 435 Polyester Resin Or Epoxy
4 gals Cabosil
1 lbs 1/4" chopped strand fibers (not needed if using epoxy)
5 yds 1.5 oz CSM (not needed if using epoxy)
20 yds 1708 Biaxial Cloth (use 17oz biax fabric if using epoxy)
2 dozen 1 qt plastic mixing buckets and stir sticks
1 - 1/2" x 5" Fiberglass "Bubble" roller
2 dozen Short nap 6" nylon roller covers and trays
2 dozen 3" Chip Brushes (cut 1⁄2 the length of the bristles off)
5 Gallons of Acetone.
Tri-Sodium Phosphate (buy it at Lowe’s)
I recommend USComposites in Florida for all your glassing supplies.

 

[Grub54891]

That list ^^ looks about right. Pretty close to what I used on my 17.5 1985 bowrider.

 

[mickyryan]

the best tool i found for getting old stuff out is a oscillating tool , makes extremely quick work and low to no dust im on second boat with the rigid one i have.

 

[cull324]

wow guys thanks for such a quick response! I will post pics as soon as I figure out how lol. most of the deck is up and most of stringers removed. This weekend I am pulling engine and drive. as far as tools go I have anything I need at my disposal I own and operate my diesel mechanic shop. thank you for the list it is very helpful. I plan on staying with poly, as epoxy is out of my budget.

p.s. I had no clue how much room in my dumpster the foam and other stuff would take!

 

[chevymaher]

On your 4rth post a camera icon appears above where you post. Click on that. From there you will figure out how to post pictures.

Listen to mickeyryan he is setting world speed records doing this stuff. Myself I am definitely looking into this mystical oscillating tool. I think i am going to get into the computer now and add it to the suggested tools list above.

 

[Grub54891]

I've used an electric knife for cutting foam. Works ok for getting the last bits off the hull for cleanup. Got mine at a garage sale.