Deck coating / Turned complete restore

[ahmincha]

Question my bilge is obviously next to my fuel tank as seen in picture my deck is self baling so I do not expect to get alot of water in bilge should I drill a hole from fuel area to bilge just in case I get water in fuel area it has some where to go. I will have deck mounted inspection caps on both areas. Also my last cut thru the hull is on the side above the water line its a 1" cut thickness of a saws all blade it will be covered from the inside with pb and deck tabbing do to where it is. If I get pb oozed trough will that be enough to seal it or should I alsso grind out the cut and repair outside

 

[Woodonglass]

Tape it off on the out side and do the repair inside. Then on outside grind it just a bit to dish it out, and feather back to make a 3" Plastic bag patch. apply 2 layers of CSM, sand, fair, and gel coat or paint. DONE!!! 1 Hour repair time.

 

[ahmincha]

Ok wood thanks . Any thoughts on if I should drill a hole from bilge to fuel area

 

[Woodonglass]

Yup, I would. Like to old saying, Better to be safe than sorry. IF, God Forbid, you ever had a leak, it would be very noticeable in the bilge, and also I'd want total flow thru from the bow to the stern. But again, that's just an Old Dumb Okies Opinion!!!:facepalm:

 

[ahmincha]

Thanks wood that is what I was thinking. But my bilge doesn't go to bow I decided it was better to fill front with foam but like you said I will notice a leak if I drill a hole thru

 

[ahmincha]

Fuel lines chase 4" chase from console back 1 1/2" electrical chase for bilge pump livewell pump and fuel tank

 

[ahmincha]

Corners of tank foamed in

 

[Woodonglass]

There ya Go, Now JNG will be Happy!!!

 

[ahmincha]

Foamed in the areas I thought would be hard to get to once deck is on

 

[ahmincha]

Drilled and filled with pb for drain from fuel area to bilge. Also decided to just cut an opening on top for fuel lines and cap with pb

 

[ahmincha]

Fuel drain pb ed drilled and gel coated Deck supporting system done decking tomorrow

 

[Woodonglass]

Man, you better slow down. You're gunna run oughta stuff to do!!!

 

[ahmincha]

I have a feeling I have a ways to go but thanks wood
A couple questions I put a piece of PVC surrounded by pb for my garboard drain Do I have to put a brass tube in there also I assume not
My deck layout will consist of pb fillet 1708 tab 2 layers of csm then 18 of woven roving
urethane primer and urethane single stage paint does this sound about right

 

[GT1000000]

Wow! Man oh man you are really cruising...with the forum glitches lately, I have been trying to catch up with everything going on and I am amazed at how much you have gotten accomplished.
I like all of the PVC 'chases', gonna make running wires and cables much easier.
Very good idea on just notching the location for the fuel lines, while the nice round holes look nice and neat, in the event of needing future maintenance, they would just make it difficult to reroute any lines or hoses...
Everything is looking top shelf and solid...gonna be a nice ride when its done, which looks like it won't be long at the blistering pace you are maintaining...:bolt:

I don't think you'll need the brass tube as long as the plug you are putting in there is a fit tight...
Your deck layout schedule sounds good to me...

 

[captaincrunch54]

OK Fellas! Newbe here, aka Captain Crunch. Need some advice: I bought my first boat, an '87 Bass Tracker 160 Pro. That is a 16' flat bottom aluminum boat with a Mariner 40HP 2cy motor and a Minn kota trolling motor. I have some ideas and desires but I'd appreciate your advice and ideas to improve on "the plan".

I have removed all decking/flooring and all gray carpet. I plan to create PVC "tunnels" for wiring conduits and such, stem to stern, then back fill with "Great Stuff", expanding foam, to secure it all. I'll leave room for proper venting.. So far I've removed the rotted decking and power washed the interior. This is where I'm at till the "bank robbery" is finalized.

Then, I plan to use a thick flexible spray-in liner type coating (used in truck beds) to replace all carpeted areas and wood decking with thick marine grade plywood, sealed of course. I will also re-wire the entire system with marine grade wire and connectors, device by device. I will purchase new seats, 2 hinged for over the live wells and 2 pedestals. All general hardware will be stainless steel, no zinc or brass nor non-marine Home Depot stuff.

I plan to have the Mariner 40hp engine gone through by a local shop to ensure I'm not setting myself up for a "disaster at sea". I'll need a great battery for the trolling motor. Any suggestions?

 

[ahmincha]

Hello capt I do not know much about aluminum boats but I know you do not want to use great stuff its the wrong type of foam you want 2 part urethane foam. Now not that I mind you asking a few questions in my thread I think you will get alot more response starting your own thread

 

[ahmincha]

Fuel lines installed decked and foamed I used alot of foam after I was done I drilled some random holes all full to the bottom of the deck Scupper drain area

 

[ahmincha]

Thanks gt work has been a little slow for me so I have been taking advantage. And as always thanks for your input its invaluable

 

[ahmincha]

I am thinking about putting batteries under my console. That would put them about 8' off stern will that be hard on the batteries

 

[ahmincha]

Deck pb ed in Scupper drains