1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

[Drivewayboater2]

Update 9-20
with cold temps I decided to move inside and start to put back together the bow pulpit. Before putting back on the aluminum trim, nav light and anchor roller I gave it a quick sand with 1200…. Hit it with Cutting compound and then finished with wax/polish.
started chalky. here’s the before






by the end it looked pretty good. and here’s after

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Aluminum trim back on. went with a little bigger fasteners.






slow but steady progress.

 

[kcassells]

Better than the day it was originally made.

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Better than the day it was originally made.

I’m thinking the same thoughts. This thing is heavy and bullet proof. Nav light to installed next

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Update 11-23
first HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all!
Took some time on this holiday to install the nav light.



sealed the anchor roller holes with epoxy last night. Soooo I installed the anchor roller too!











Also did more prep to the motor mounts today..grinding and sanding what fun!
vacuuming the engine bay and a good acetone wash. Ready to continue with glassing in just in case we get some decent temps.

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Update 12-28
Hope all had a wonder Christmas! Been a while since we posted anything.
Made some progress on the starboard side motor mount. 3 layers of progressive lengths of 1700. Im using epoxy so the layup goes smooth. Tied into the transom. I used different small pieces of mat at different angles.






Started today on the port side. Tabbed into the bulkhead then started to work backwards.



since I was using the existing pockets each layer of glass got progressively bigger by 2”. Still have to finish the back half and tie into the transom on the port side motor mount.


Pocket before laying in new wood.


epoxied in wood core.




then glassed over top.

happy with how it cam out!

 

[kcassells]

Sweet, I luv EEppoooxxxyy!

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Update 3-17-2024
been a while since an update. Happy St patty‘s day to all!

with mild temps here in the northeast I had a chance to finish up the motor mounts.
progress nonetheless.
finished the port side motor mount glassing .

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Last pics include the limber holes under the motors mount stringers. Hefty amount of thickened epoxy.

 

[Drivewayboater2]

4-9-24
More tabbing. With some decent weather FINALLY! I got a chance to tab in the bulkhead aft of the fuel tank. Small steps but progress nonetheless. new fuel tank has been ordered!