1958 Larson

[plane_crazzy]

I am in the middle of working on a 1958 Larson V hull fiberglass boat. when I pulled up the wood floor, there were 2x4's that were supporting the floor, and making it lay level. these 2x4's were screwed into raised sections of the hull. I am about to replace these boards, but I did not notice if they laid directly against the fiberglass bottom or if there was a gap. My concern is vibration causing the boards to rub a hole into the haul. Any advice?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1958 Larson

Go to Lowes and buy som PL Adhesive, It's in the cauking paint section. Use this to set your stringers in. It has great adhesion but still =gives some flex to the hull. Make sure to coat your stringers with resin and glass after you set them.

 

[plane_crazzy]

Re: 1958 Larson

With resin and glass?

 

[chargerboy]

Re: 1958 Larson

I would trust a man who's username is "woodonglass" Yes, resin and glass over top of the stringers, after you pl them in. You want to coat them 100%, making sure no water in the bilge will ever touch them again.

 

[plane_crazzy]

Re: 1958 Larson

Ahh ok, wasnt questioning the advice, just curious the reasoning. thanks for the help, both of you

 

[chargerboy]

Re: 1958 Larson

Good luck, don't forget to share your photos on here for other people to see and learn from!