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Better than the day it was originally made.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Better than the day it was originally made.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!

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Update 4-21
cleaned up the limber holes.
Starboard side before



starboard after






port side I did the same.

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Update 4-28
Had a chance to start fitting the fuel tank shelf today. First had to trim away the old poor glass work.








Cleaned up the old edges and dry fit the new fuel tank bottom with 3/4” ply. The bottom edges were cut with angles to match the hull.
It will be epoxy resined before set in with thickened peanut butter. I’ll tab in and level out all compound angles with a layer of 1700.






New fuel tank should be here in a week or two. Small but steady progress.

 

[Drivewayboater2]

4-28 update
GOOD WEATHER TODAY

put a layer of 1700 on the forward bulkhead in the fuel tank area. It was just wood. Geez



then tabbed in the shelf for the fuel tank. Thickened epoxy and some fiberglass. Placed weights over the shelf. 3/4” ply. Should be good enough. I’ll go back and run some 1700 layers to tie in to the shelf.







Progress one step at a time

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Update May 26

good weather here in the northeast. Got a chance to tab in the fuel cell area. Nothing fancy just plugging away at it

Strips ready to go



Tabbed in port side



port side done too




small steps… tank should be done this week

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Still waiting on the new fuel tank. Took some time to do little things.
removed the vents…. Luckily there not broken up. … gave a scrub and sanded. Took a little paint and they came out very nice.
Before




after



baby steps…did both sides
they look a ton better.

 

[Drivewayboater2]

update 6-21

Picked up new fuel tank today! Woohoo

shame there’s heat wave here in the northeast us. 95+

nonetheless getting ready to 5200 the neoprene straps in place.



thinking ill do four straps. Got 3/8” inch thick. A bit beefier than what was there.

baby steps… but progress.

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Dry fit the tank. Just to be sure Perfect fit. Installed neoprene straps yesterday.

 

[kcassells]

lookin purty

 

[Drivewayboater2]

indeed! Looking good and much SAFER.
Thanks kcassells.

hows your build going? Haven’t seen you post any updates.

 

[kcassells]

indeed! Looking good and much SAFER.
Thanks kcassells.

hows your build going? Haven’t seen you post any updates.

Been working on her. Hopefully July splash. I have pics just need to put them in.