1. Clean corrosion inside and out. Yes, use a wire wheel and clean entire area that will be covered with the aluminum plate
2. Fill pits and holes with PC-11 marine epoxy and sand smooth inside and out. That or JB Weld would be fine as well
3. Self-etching primer both sides. Don't think its...
Admirals get what they want!!!!
That being said, don't rush your prep. Take your time and think it through. Paint on aluminum is one of the easiest things to mess up.
That being said, good luck and take plenty of PICS!!!
SHSU
Did you add any additional support to the splashwell? Never liked the limited connection points that secured the splashwell to the gunwale and such, but maybe that was just the SS 16s.
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Not the best nor the worst pitting we have seen. With its location at the motor mount you could add an additional sheet to just patch/cover that area. That would help add strength and protection.
SHSU
Hadn't thought about stereo. Most of mine are small items: Livewells, lights, etc... So maybe I am not running anything big enough to warrant 15 amps. Just seemed a little high for me.
SHSU
Welcome to the Starmada!!!
Awesome find sir!!!
I am sure others will be along too. Sounds like you have already started tear down, are you planning on keeping it a center console?
SHSU
Just shows you it has a history has a good fishing boat!!! lol
Good think you found it.
I have never been one for polishing aluminum, but know others have. It would look good, but it might get bright in the sun too. My 2 cents is just to paint it, but that is just me.
SHSU
I went with similar arrangement as @MNhunter1. Four in the back with one upfront in a removal front casting deck. That being said, I am 6' 2" and tried the shorter 9" seat pedestal. It didn't not work and I switched to the 12". Something to think about is guys our size will never get low...
Any pictures? If you got water intrusion it can cause issues with just the fiberglass itself if not dried out. Why do you think you have bilge rot?
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I have seen many repairs done by rivet and 5200. They do have the potential for head popping if hit, but so would bolt and nut. So if you can't weld closed, I don't see an issue with rivet/5200.
Just my 2 cents, for what little that is worth
SHSU
Hope all is well and no major damage.
We were blessed here in Houston TX, but I know a lot of people were dealing with burst pipes and such. We don't know how to handle cold down here...
SHSU
Your first mate looks super excited. lol
As for the fairing compound, not sure why. If you are going to cover flooring don't see a practical purpose.
SHSU
When installing the end caps and nose piece, make sure to use bolt or similar. Rivets seem to break and those things are as rare as a live dinosaur. So if you lose them, its custom fab to have them replaced.
SHSU
Can't mix to much with ketchup as it will water it down to much and it will run off. As for the soak, it depends on how bad the corrosion is. I used it on my trailer and left it on for 48 hours. Did an ok job for areas I couldn't get with a wire wheel.
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