248 sportsman restoration

[Woodonglass]

fixing Hairline cracks in Gelcoat is a bit tedious. You need to use a Dremel or Drill with a "V" bit to grind out each vein of the cracking and then fill with Gelcoat Paste and then sand and buff.

Watch this...

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Dude it's over the whole boat top not just one area ya know what I mean lol it would take longer to grind them out than to fix stringers an transom combined

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Ok well I have cap separated from hull will dig post holes sat an lift it completely off am then address removing the liner an then the real fun begins lol

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Woodonglass what's diff if I paint it also could I just put a new layer of fiberglass on an be ok or do I really need to replace it all

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Here's a pic of the stern like I said it's everywhere

 

[Woodonglass]

If you paint it then all that's necessary is to sand with 80 grit to sand em out and then blow it off and clean well with Acetone. Shoot a couple of coats of High fill primer and then Paint it. It will look NEW!!!

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Could I just repaint it white an look original or would it look funky Woodonglass

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Also how would I care for it just like regular automotive paint

 

[Woodonglass]

Yup, wax and buff, before and after each boating season.

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Ok cool beans

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Well wish me luck fellows I plan to remove the cap tomorrow I just put four 6x6 posts in the ground an will put the two across top tomorrow .
I also wonder if anyone has any marine brackets rated for two 250 hp motors they might would want to part with

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Also what is the best way to remove the inner liner . I understand how to get it loose Im curious where I should lift on it from

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Woodonglass an @secondchance248 is this the proper resin an hardner I need http://m.ebay.com/itm/Polyester-Fib...r-Marine-Boat-Repair-/272220008481?nav=SEARCH

 

[Woodonglass]

Yup, that's the stuff!!!! US Composites sells 5gallons for $125 but...with shipping it works out to be about the same price as what you're looking at. I've used USC's resin anb KNOW that its good and fresh. Resin has a Shelf Life soooo I'd be texting them to confirm it's FRESH!!!

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Thank Woodonglass I didn't know it had a shelf life

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Yup, that's the stuff!!!! US Composites sells 5gallons for $125 but...with shipping it works out to be about the same price as what you're looking at. I've used USC's resin anb KNOW that its good and fresh. Resin has a Shelf Life soooo I'd be texting them to confirm it's FRESH!!!

Guy says it's usually good for a few months what say you

 

[Woodonglass]

Yup 3-6 months is about right. Keep it in a Dark Kool spot and it will last even longer. Especially the MEKP (hardener).

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Yup 3-6 months is about right. Keep it in a Dark Kool spot and it will last even longer. Especially the MEKP (hardener).

Cool again thanks

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

@secondchance248 an @sportaman250 where is the inner liner all tab in at

 

[csasdaddy@msn.com]

Is it just me or does it seem like they used little 6x6 or 4x4 blocks of wood instead of solid sheets of plywood it doesn't make sense why they done this . Anyone have any ideas about this