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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Still waiting on the new fuel tank. Took some time to do little things. removed the vents…. Luckily there not broken up. … gave a scrub and sanded. Took a little paint and they came out very nice. Before after baby steps…did both sides they look a ton better.
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    Any Transom experts here. I have a Transom Rebuilding Question.

    Not really..did you use a fiberglass metal roller? Using that tool levels out resin, evens out the clumps and gets rid of air bubbles trapped under the csm I’m no expert but I did a ton of research while doing my transom. couple other things to consider. you could have started by tabbing in...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Did you use the roller on the csm? If you roll it out when things are wet it won’t clump. you can sand/ grind the clumps flush. Learning curve. the extra fuzzies happen. Cut them with the multi tool. It happens.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update May 26 good weather here in the northeast. Got a chance to tab in the fuel cell area. Nothing fancy just plugging away at it Strips ready to go Tabbed in port side port side done too small steps… tank should be done this week 🤞🏻
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    Fuel tank installation

    not selling. 52 gallon tank…5200 was the adhesive of choice.
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    Fuel tank installation

    Hey all… question regarding where to place the neoprene strips when installing the fuel tank. I’ve got a new aluminum tank on the way. should these strips be affixed to the tank or placed in the boat? Ive seen it both ways. You tube videos and what not. I’m a bit confused as to what approach to...
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    Any Transom experts here. I have a Transom Rebuilding Question.

    great Progress. FWIW I recommend doing some more grinding.( at least 4 or 5 inches ) Fiberglassing over gel coat will not make good adhesion when you get to tabbing in your transom.
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    Any Transom experts here. I have a Transom Rebuilding Question.

    Colder temps with make the cure time take longer. Humidity will effect it as well. As long as your proportions of MEKP and resin where correct you should be good. any pics of how you clamped in your transom? As Chris said you gotta be within spec when as is said and done.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Fiberglass rolling tools( not rollers to apply resin). This will be to rollout air bubbles in your fiberglass. they are relatively inexpensive. I used cheap chip brushes instead of using a roller to apply the resin.
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    This looks great and free!!! Boat/prop tech

    MacGuivered!
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    Any Transom experts here. I have a Transom Rebuilding Question.

    I used a paint stirrer to get the globs in place. Then used plastic spoons to create a reversed radius. You want those to be as rounded and as smooth as possible so your fiberglass tabbing goes in much easier. i also used a 1qt plastic bag. Filled it with thickened resin, cut the corner about...
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    Any Transom experts here. I have a Transom Rebuilding Question.

    Agree with Chris and JaSin. Grind away the gelcoat at least 4/5”. Resin( epoxy or polyester) doesn’t adhere to gelcoat very well. Here’s how far I did mine
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Cabosil is the white fluffy stuff you mix in to resin to make it peanut butter( regardless using epoxy resin or polyester resin)
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Go to the stickys and watch friscoe boaters videos. That’s where I learned the lingo and materials needed. exterior grade plywood( available at your local home store) you need to decide on polyester resin or epoxy resin. I used us composites for my glass and epoxy. What glass depends on your...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    4-28 update GOOD WEATHER TODAY put a layer of 1700 on the forward bulkhead in the fuel tank area. It was just wood. Geez then tabbed in the shelf for the fuel tank. Thickened epoxy and some fiberglass. Placed weights over the shelf. 3/4” ply. Should be good enough. I’ll go back and run some...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 4-28 Had a chance to start fitting the fuel tank shelf today. First had to trim away the old poor glass work. Cleaned up the old edges and dry fit the new fuel tank bottom with 3/4” ply. The bottom edges were cut with angles to match the hull. It will be epoxy resined before set...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Well I hope it subsides soon. Always wear sleeves. You may want to put baby powder on your arms as an extra precaution. That tends to help block the pores. You may be extra sensitive to the glass fibers. good luck. Hope you feel better.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Always cold never hot. Hot opens up the pores. another day of so it will subside. Ask me how I know🤣
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 4-21 cleaned up the limber holes. Starboard side before starboard after port side I did the same.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    What’s your plan for the headliner? how are you installing? I’m not at that point but thinking about options going forward. Love to hear your plan. looking good
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