doug112675
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I apologize as I am not even certain if this is the correct folder to post a thread. I have inherited a 1985 Astroglass 16.5 foot combo boat with a 115 hp outboard motor, and I am looking for advice,wisdom/suggestions to restore her.
I would guess that it a small job, being that:
1) It is ony 16.5 feet long
2) The motor runs great (for what it is)
3) It floats!
4) My definition of restoration is to get it looking nice (not showroom)
Here are a few pictures of her (sorry, I have named her yet):
The "restoration" means carpeting (you can see the dirt and residue left from the old carpet) and then addressing the gel coat. I have already tackled the electronics and all instruments and switches are working (except the trim gauge). So my questions are:
1) Is there any recommendations to renewing the gel coat? I understand that restoring metal flake is harder.
2) Is there a special carpet or glue (and source/supplier). My brother gave me carpet to use but it is just the cheap indoor/outdoor stuff. I think I need the tough stuff to hold up to water/UV rays.
3) The hull of the boat is in good shape and even the gel coat looks ok . . . do I need to mess with it or can I just do the part above the "bumper molding?"
4) My brother had wet sanded it a few years back and used some type of clearcoat from an aerosol spray can. It sat in the Texas sun for 2 years after that so it is pretty rough and dull.
Compared to what you guys build and repair, I am sure this is small potatoes, but is a big pumpkin to me. Any suggestions would be helpful (including pointing me to the correct forum to seek advice).
Last question. There is a part that needs repair, the floorboard below the steering wheel. I cut out a piece just to get a look, but the whole area is about 2' x 2'. Any thoughts on how to handle this?!? Below is a picture:
Thanks in advance for any help. Hopefully I can get it looking nice (and sea worthy) pretty soon. dc
I would guess that it a small job, being that:
1) It is ony 16.5 feet long
2) The motor runs great (for what it is)
3) It floats!
4) My definition of restoration is to get it looking nice (not showroom)
Here are a few pictures of her (sorry, I have named her yet):
The "restoration" means carpeting (you can see the dirt and residue left from the old carpet) and then addressing the gel coat. I have already tackled the electronics and all instruments and switches are working (except the trim gauge). So my questions are:
1) Is there any recommendations to renewing the gel coat? I understand that restoring metal flake is harder.
2) Is there a special carpet or glue (and source/supplier). My brother gave me carpet to use but it is just the cheap indoor/outdoor stuff. I think I need the tough stuff to hold up to water/UV rays.
3) The hull of the boat is in good shape and even the gel coat looks ok . . . do I need to mess with it or can I just do the part above the "bumper molding?"
4) My brother had wet sanded it a few years back and used some type of clearcoat from an aerosol spray can. It sat in the Texas sun for 2 years after that so it is pretty rough and dull.
Compared to what you guys build and repair, I am sure this is small potatoes, but is a big pumpkin to me. Any suggestions would be helpful (including pointing me to the correct forum to seek advice).
Last question. There is a part that needs repair, the floorboard below the steering wheel. I cut out a piece just to get a look, but the whole area is about 2' x 2'. Any thoughts on how to handle this?!? Below is a picture:
Thanks in advance for any help. Hopefully I can get it looking nice (and sea worthy) pretty soon. dc
