Hi,
I am new to boats. I have poked around here quite a bit, Especially in the restoration forum. I have read in its entirety,
the lone star flamingo thread by Woodonglass. I am also reading the runabout renovation book.
I am looking to purchase a vintage fiberglass runabout, 14-16 feet, and I am in need of wisdom. I have my eyes on a couple of 60's Corsons, and also saw a Steury.
It seems that boats of this vintage all have sustained some sort of damage. Should I expect, going into this that I will automatically need to plan on cutting out the floor to dig out waterlogged foam? Is there any way to check for waterlogged foam, or is the only way to cut a hole?
One of the Corsons I looked at, the floor looked pristine, but there was a shoddy repair made on the front of the keel where someone used mat on the outside. The other Corson also has questionable keel wear, including a spot where the gelcoat looks chipped off. The other concern I have is a hole about a half inch wide and a 1/4 inch deep near the rear of the boat near where the gas tank goes near the drain hole.
I can post some pics if that would help.
I feel confident about making repairs, but am afraid of water logged foam.
Thanks,
october
I am new to boats. I have poked around here quite a bit, Especially in the restoration forum. I have read in its entirety,
the lone star flamingo thread by Woodonglass. I am also reading the runabout renovation book.
I am looking to purchase a vintage fiberglass runabout, 14-16 feet, and I am in need of wisdom. I have my eyes on a couple of 60's Corsons, and also saw a Steury.
It seems that boats of this vintage all have sustained some sort of damage. Should I expect, going into this that I will automatically need to plan on cutting out the floor to dig out waterlogged foam? Is there any way to check for waterlogged foam, or is the only way to cut a hole?
One of the Corsons I looked at, the floor looked pristine, but there was a shoddy repair made on the front of the keel where someone used mat on the outside. The other Corson also has questionable keel wear, including a spot where the gelcoat looks chipped off. The other concern I have is a hole about a half inch wide and a 1/4 inch deep near the rear of the boat near where the gas tank goes near the drain hole.
I can post some pics if that would help.
I feel confident about making repairs, but am afraid of water logged foam.
Thanks,
october
