88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

Just fitting the rear seating areas before I reglass the transom. Haven't seen non-rot back here in a long time.

 

[kcassells]

Very Nice! Wet out all that ply and fill the voids before setting back in.

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

Thanks KC. After the picture was taken they got 2 coats of poly. I need more blades for my multitool to cut out the floatation boxes on each side.

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

Well cut out the box and the associated grinding and vacuuming time to close up the boat due to storms tonight and tomorrow.

 

[kcassells]

thats some messy shi! Feel for ya!

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

Tabbing in the rear floor area working towards the transom. KC i have learned a few things....be generous with the acetone and resin the difference is huge. Im so glad im redoing some of it experience definitely helps thanks for the tips everyone. I hope to add a few more pictures later.

 

[kcassells]

When I could depending on the weather and the area I was working I would hose out the crapola. :**
Acetone is your friend as well as a sander. Do not dilute the resin with acetone.Comprimises the strength of the glass.
Can be used at times to make your fillets smooth.

Looking Good!

 

[kcassells]

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

Lol. No I read many times do not dilute. It just practice and more practice!
I'm planning on hosing her out before I install the rear seating assemblies.

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

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[kcassells]

 

[kcassells]

ok

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

For those who have been with me on this ride I hope you can see the improvement. I'm not bragging just proud

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

Tabbed like it should have been in the first place!

 

[JASinIL2006]

Looks pretty solid!

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

It is thanks JaSin. I think better that original...I hope :subdued:

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

I am still wondering about this winter/summer recipe for resin because of the gallon jugs I have sourced from two places I have had relatively no issues wetting the glass but the green mixture was a bear. Any thoughts please?

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

This is the last of the major redo grinding god I hate this as much as sanding spackle!

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

Determined not to let the rain slow me down!

 

[88 Capri (2022 SOTY)]

Ok Transom redo is complete with no milky color. Im glad I did what I did thanks to the input I received. Motor mounts next tonight with hopes of doing seat bases tomorrow.

Feeling good on this......