Re: MFG Gypsy 15 Tri-Hull Restore advice needed
Yup, that's why I cut it where I did. It'll be the easiest spot to glass it back together and after a good job of fairing and paint, you'll never know it was done. The same in the front where I had to cut the bowrider floor out to get the rest of the rotted wood out of there.
But as you all know, hindsight is 20/20. And for those about to rock, particularly ANDY. I thought of another approach that may have been a better choice for getting the cap back on with all of the screws had I thought of it at the time. Again, this applies to MFG Bowriders (perhaps other brands, but who knows) with the totally glassed in forward facing 2 front seats.
Simply, cut some access holes at about the level of the screws on the inside of the bowrider section so you can get your hands on all of them. You could do a nice job of cutting so that they look good and then put vinyl "U" trim around them and leave it that way. Or, you could do a somewhat sloppy job and glass it all closed again later. Your choice. Wish I'd thought of it before I started cutting.
This will allow you to pull the entire cap without cutting the floor or gunwales and get it back on with no problem. I could kick myself for not thinking of it a LOT earlier! Oh well, live and learn.
FreeGypsy, I might be interested in the glovebox, center window, and window supports. PM me.
im just going to push a bold through and make my friend hold a nut on the back of each one! My boat is open under the console area so Its really not that bad at all for me!!
