Re: 86 Sea Ray Restoration
Re: 86 Sea Ray Restoration
Woodonglass - It's a hooded suit, the key factor of it's effectiveness is actually keeping the hood on! =) On day 16, I tried to keep the gloves on the whole time =)
tpenfield - Yeah, in that walking intro all I needed was a gallon of paint and I'd look just like John Travolta!! LOL the young guys don't remember "Saturday Night Fever" what was his name on welcome back kotter? dam... i'm not gonna google it =) I wanna say it was Vinnie Testerino?? I will undoubtedly be elated when the grinding is done!!! But, I gotta be honest, there is a glimmer of trepidation that is associated with the completion of the deconstruction. I have never fiber-glassed! Not knowing how to do something has never stopped me in the past but this time it's a little different. In this regard, the quality of my workmanship will play a large part in our safety out on the water. I'm definitely going to take my time and do the absolute best job possible.
Jayboat66 - From a humble noob, it seems like anything with a foam core would add much more glass work to make it comparable to wood as far as strength and stability. Not sure about longevity though. I'm to scary anyway to venture from the mainstay of glass on wood. Maybe when I learn how to swim I'll do a restoration with foam stringers =)
jbcurt00 - I don't know where I went wrong with that boy, how dare he rather watch the super bowl than be with me in a cloud of deadly dust!! LOL I tried to lay a guilt trip on him and it kinda actually worked =) but I let him enjoy the game =)
Georgesalmon - Thanks George, that means a lot coming from you. I think it's looking good as well, so far so good. I'm definitely going wood just haven't decided on marine grade or exterior ply. Your right about 20 years, when I'm done with the restoration this boat will be around long after I'm gone =) Too bad we cant be restored =)
JASinIL2006 - Thanks Jim, no short cuts allowed!
I've inadvertently developed contempt for grinding so I want to get it done right the first time, then I can hide my grinders waaaaayy back in the back dark corner of my tool box never to be seen again!! No finish date really... i'm only able to work on it one day a week, but like they say, slow motion is better than no motion =) Pffffft..... I wanna go fishing tomorrow dam it!! LOL But all this anticipation and hard work is making the end result that much sweeter...
tpenfield - Because of my experience and background in Fiberglass I thought it would be best to have a clean canvass
If I am actually able to pull this restoration off, man.... this is gonna be a beacon of inspiration to all who endeavor!! LOL
bear_69cuda - Welcome aboard! thanks for joining us, watch your step as there is no deck yet =) I'm really looking forward to the next phase of the restoration which is ordering fiberglass materials and cutting boards. I think there's about two more days worth of grinding.
