Fiberglass Repair help please!

[jmcknight]

Re: Fiberglass Repair help please!

I am extremely excited to get started.

I will probably tear a portion of the floor out tomorrow morning and see what's going on with the inside of the hull. I am also going to try to get by a fiberglass wholesaler tomorrow (if they are open) and pick up some supplies.

 

[jmcknight]

Re: Fiberglass Repair help please!

Well I cut into the boat today, and I am definitely glad I did. Can't believe I ever considered not repairing the hull from the inside. Hopefully you can see what I mean in the pictures.

Going to cut out the rest of the side of the boat today, family just went to the grocery store for a couple of hours (hopefully money left over to buy boat supplies)


It seems from what I am reading I need to cut out the bad fiberglass and replace the damaged area entirely. Is this truly the case or do can I just reinforce it?

 

[jmcknight]

Re: Fiberglass Repair help please!

Done for the day, Grandma is here. Got some more of the side tore out.

 

[tinkeringwackyone]

Re: Fiberglass Repair help please!

Looks like you are on the right path, its not difficult work, just lots of it. It may seem overwhrlming, but I too am rebuilding my first boat. Lots of great help here. best thing is don't set a deadline. the only deadline is to finish it. If you set deadlines and you don't meet them the project gets frustrating.

Keep us posted. sail on... tink

 

[jmcknight]

Re: Fiberglass Repair help please!

well, some guy called me that had a '99 sea ray, wanting to know if i wanted to sell him my motor and install it for him ............ so i bought his boat instead.

so i have 180 sea ray 1999 with a hole my 4 year old could fit his fits into in the block that i'm going to put my motor into

happy days!

already have engine pulled.

cleaning out engine compartment and prepping other engine for removal Tuesday night and installing engine Wednesday night.

I'll post pics of new boat when I get a chance.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Fiberglass Repair help please!

Heh... time savings I 've done a project or two like that ("hmmm... this is taking too long. I'll just buy this one..."

Pics yes please.