1998 Cruisers Rogue 2420 re-gel and interior

[Scott Danforth]

going to try to add just a touch of acetone. the goal is to prevent the eventual deterioration of the panels years from now.

https://www.epoxyworks.com/index.php/thinning-west-system-epoxy/

 

[mickyryan]

i would have loved to use duratek on this wailer bottom, but i was told not to use it under water, so raptor liner it is

 

[Scott Danforth]

i would have loved to use duratek on this wailer bottom, but i was told not to use it under water, so raptor liner it is

did you check with ondarvr? he does work for HawkEye (the company that makes Duratec

 

[mickyryan]

i relooked it up, they say add wax if below waterline so not sure maybe it can be used on hull

 

[kcassells]

Read the link you provided and it appears that thinning really has more cons than pros.

 

[chevymaher]

did you check with ondarvr? he does work for HawkEye (the company that makes Duratec

Is he still here i never see him anymore.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Is he still here i never see him anymore.

no longer a member on iBoats. long story. however he is active on other boating forums such as boatdesign.net https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/gelcoating-the-whole-boat-down-to-the-waterline.61694

 

[Scott Danforth]

Read the link you provided and it appears that thinning really has more cons than pros.

for what I am using the epoxy for, I could thin it 10% and it would still be good. original wood lasted 30 years prior to the glue giving out between the layers....... so If I get double the protection compared to nothing........ the boat will out-last my kids

 

[kcassells]

More like your kids kids. Thanks for the Ondarvr reference.

 

[oldrem]

Dang Scott - just read through what was involved to do your gelcoat job. Don't think I'd ever have even half the patience for a job like that. I'm in awe

 

[kcassells]

Dang Scott - just read through what was involved to do your gelcoat job. Don't think I'd ever have even half the patience for a job like that. I'm in awe

Now ya did it Eric!

 

[Scott Danforth]

Dang Scott - just read through what was involved to do your gelcoat job. Don't think I'd ever have even half the patience for a job like that. I'm in awe

thanks. for those that plan projects like this...... bribe the admiral....... a lot.......

 

[Scott Danforth]

so a bit of dash upholstery in the main thread......

 

[Scott Danforth]

Need to start on the cabin shortly...... Currently have ugly beige 70's / 80's RV material for the cabin upholstery.

The floors have beige carpet, and a beige/light grey fuzzy headliner.

looking at charcoal ottertex for the interior upholstery

https://www.fabricwholesaledirect.c...-BR1Xp9ecXKPw4NnYYKX2NzGY-pp9X5xoCQYAQAvD_BwE

will be replacing the carpet, may go with EVA as well.

Need to redo the headliner. Current material was glued to the cap during construction in late 1987

Going to make upholstered headliner panels

Any and all recommendations welcome
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[mickyryan]

if making panels go with pvc board it holds screws and staples well and glue sticks to it as well , and yeah eva would be sweet but was yours like mine and carpeted the side walls as well or they have material there?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Carpet and headliner material

 

[Scott Danforth]

side bolsters, courtesy lighting for when running, and a few others in the main thread

 

[mickyryan]

very nice lighting man!

 

[sphelps]

Really turning out nice Scott !

 

[kcassells]

Yup it is pretty nice. Nice work Scott as usual.