1992 Stratos 2250 here we go again

[jc55]

WOW!!!

 

[kcassells]

Looks Great!

 

[nurseman]

Very nice!

 

[Mikeopsycho]

Now that's a lot of cutting and fitting! Well done!

 

[ahmincha]

Thanks everyone But a little mis leading I was not completely done grinding. Had to finish grinding the stern..So now thats done!!! The lighter pink areas is a little hairier then the rest but it seems well attached

So now I am pretty much done grinding

 

[kcassells]

Minch,
You're putting me to shame. Looks like you'll have that boat in the water next week!

 

[Woodonglass]

Hmm, Looks like it Snowed on a sun shiny Day!!!! But...That outer skin is For Sure Ready for some PB and Some Wood!!!!

 

[ahmincha]

Ya I am far from putting you to shame kc But thanks for the encouragement!!!
Thank wood. I was not sure if i should of grinded the chop strand more but I figure it is well attached so that was far enough.
Thanks jc nm mp I appreciate it .
Sorry to hear you ended up sanding down your hull nm. But I know you'll be happier in the long run

 

[kcassells]

it would be so cool if you wetted out all those pcs., glassed 2x prior and then when you set them in place, you only have to do the glass tabbing. 4" then 6" something like that. Saves alot of time and bubbles and glass/EEEpoxy.
Flat work works...

 

[Corjen1]

great work Minch!!

 

[ahmincha]

Thanks cor.
Sounds like that could work. I am trying to figure out if I want to set the stringers and glass them in. And then come back and do the bulk heads. But I keep thinking if I set some in the wrong place. That would stink

 

[zool]

Thanks cor.
Sounds like that could work. I am trying to figure out if I want to set the stringers and glass them in. And then come back and do the bulk heads. But I keep thinking if I set some in the wrong place. That would stink

Yea, I think its best, on a complete rebuild like yours, to get all the wood placed, attached, clearances set, leveled, and then glass.....even at the factory, the grid was usually preassembled, lowered into the hull, and then just draped with woven and poly...just pre-coat the wood before assembling.

In the end though, you do what works best for you....looking good!

 

[ahmincha]

That sounds like a plan zool

 

[kcassells]

I'll bet it's already done and he's just a teasing us.! LOL! :laugh:

 

[ahmincha]

Haha yes I've been boating for 2 weeks lol

 

[kcassells]

You da man! Wish I could have popped the cap but so be it. It's so obvious that the work and access is so nice. But hey...dareyago.

 

[kcassells]

I asked Zool to come up here and build me a fortress like his but he said he was to busy with his own boat. lol. Now that he found out where he put it. :happy:

 

[ahmincha]

Yes it was a bit of a pain to get it separated but I think in the long run separating it made it a lot easier.
That zool he only has enough time to give us advice rebuild houses his boat I am starting to think he's a little selfish. Haha

 

[zool]

KC, if you would have decapped and gutted, you wouldn't need the fortress, just let the rain wash the dust out at the end of the day!...Altho it would have been worth the build, just to watch you try to get that big cap off lol

Minch, those are the things I like to do...its everything else I have to do that's a real inconvenience

 

[ahmincha]

I hear you zool If I had to repair boats for a living I believe I would hate it. Sometimes I think I am working harder on the boat then I do at work Don't tell my boss. All kidding aside I do appreciate all the advice, help and encouragement each of you give me