Okay guys,
I admit I need help here... I have a 1974 Lund VFR-15 that needs a lot of love. We're talking the last two years in the woods infested with squirrels and chipmunks kind of love! Seriously, there were nests under the floor.
Good news - I have her torn down to the hull at this point. Floor and foam are outta there. Other good news...the 70 horse Merc is running great.
Now what do I do? I know I need to start with a new floor. What do I use? I have seen resin covered ply wood in the restore forums. What about other choices like synthetic particle board or something like green treated plywood?
I took out all of the foam that was in there (chewed into millions of tiny pieces). What do I replace it with? Do I need to replace it all? Is there some kind of spray foam?
What about paint? Can I just get the whole hull (inside and out) sandblasted and then start over?
I would guess there is a magic thread out there where someone has done this exact project. Just point me to it if you know of it. I will gladly post progress pics as I go to help the next NEWBIE who has a similar boat.
FYI - Pic of the boat. Not mine but same model, year and paint.
I admit I need help here... I have a 1974 Lund VFR-15 that needs a lot of love. We're talking the last two years in the woods infested with squirrels and chipmunks kind of love! Seriously, there were nests under the floor.
Good news - I have her torn down to the hull at this point. Floor and foam are outta there. Other good news...the 70 horse Merc is running great.
Now what do I do? I know I need to start with a new floor. What do I use? I have seen resin covered ply wood in the restore forums. What about other choices like synthetic particle board or something like green treated plywood?
I took out all of the foam that was in there (chewed into millions of tiny pieces). What do I replace it with? Do I need to replace it all? Is there some kind of spray foam?
What about paint? Can I just get the whole hull (inside and out) sandblasted and then start over?
I would guess there is a magic thread out there where someone has done this exact project. Just point me to it if you know of it. I will gladly post progress pics as I go to help the next NEWBIE who has a similar boat.
FYI - Pic of the boat. Not mine but same model, year and paint.
