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  1. tpenfield

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Wow . . . Your new boat has been a never-ending saga. Lots of gremlins so far. :confused:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Commentary . . . I must say that doing a 'male-mold' approach is a lot slower than using a (female) mold as far as fiberglassing is concerned. Mostly because there is some amount of prep work (trimming, sanding, smoothing) before you can/should put the next layer on. In a female mold (like...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Another progress update . . . I added a second layer of fiberglass (2415 stitchmat in this case) to the planing surface (upside down 'V' shaped portion, Joe). Don't tell anybody, but I used plastic drop cloth to cover the surface after it was wet-out and pulled it tight in all areas to give...
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    Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?

    My first powerboat was a 26' . . . it was comfortable @ 5 peeps, crowded @ 8.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    A combination of . . . When it is ready . . . and . . . when the weather breaks.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    The entire exterior now has 1 layer of fiberglass on it. . . Now to prep for additional layers . . . :unsure:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    For those who had asked the question about those funny pieces of plastic . . . Here is one of the corners with the plastic stretched around it . . . . . The suction of the resin holds it in place. This works well for edges and corners.
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    95 Sea Ray 230 Sundancer stringer repair

    Yup . . . BTDT. :LOL:
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    95 Sea Ray 230 Sundancer stringer repair

    Even though the engine mounts are through-bolted, they have so little strength, being tied in with CSM. Probably a wood core as well. If a boat does not have these things holding the engine, I don't buy it. :LOL: . Have you done the thing with a moisture meter yet? . . . or would that be...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Here is the thing once the resin has cured and all the corner stuff removed Tomorrow will be the side pieces.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Those loose pieces are drop cloth plastic . . . I use them to hold the corners (and other areas as needed) tight while the resin is curing.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    OK . . . this took a while. . . . at least 2 hours, maybe 3. The first piece of exterior fiberglass (96" x 50"). It covers the planing surface and a little bit down the sides. I mixed up 3 1-quart containers of resin and activated them as I went. I was figuring it might need a little more...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    My apologies to @redneck joe for the 'upside downess' over the next few days while I glass the external surfaces. Yesterday was corner and edge rounding day, along with the thickened fiber paste for smoothing out the transom and forming a large fillet at the back of the planing surface. . ...
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    95 Sea Ray 230 Sundancer stringer repair

    It is like the 5 phases of grief . . . Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
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    95 Sea Ray 230 Sundancer stringer repair

    IIRC, @alldodge did a partial transom restore on his Formula 27 about 8-10 years ago. If the wet/rot is localized at the bottom of the transom, a partial replacement may be do-able. . . a judgement call for sure.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I knew you would say that . . . :ROFLMAO:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    It was Plan B . . . The snow had softened up with the warmer weather to a point where I was able to clear out under the gantry . . . . . I made special dolly to fit the extension bracket . . . . and stuck it under there, so I could roll the E-B out of the garage to under the gantry. . . ...
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    95 Sea Ray 230 Sundancer stringer repair

    I had rot in both of my Formula boats (a 242 and a 330). It is a 1990's (and earlier) thing across most of the boat brands. First thing to do would be to determine the extent of moisture and rot. I know that you have exposed some of the stringer, but the issues tend to go further than you...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Lifting Update . . . I bought a shop hoist to lift the extension bracket. Some assembly was required. Then, I put a couple of U bolts in through the top plate to hook onto. . . I figured if I can put it on dollies instead of blocks, I can move the thing around as needed. . . . EXCEPT . . ...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    The top plate laminate (Post #888) is 2415. I may be adding some 1708 in the area that will be 'exposed' behind the swim deck. the rest of the surface will have a plethora of through-bolts.
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