Floor/Hull restoration 93 Rinker 182 Captiva

Kern2011

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Hello everyone,

I am currently working on an 93 Rinker 182 Captiva. This boat was purchased new by my father in 1992 and has now been passed on to my brother and I, this boat has fallen into disrepair and has not been in the water for 5 years. We started this project thinking it just needed a new interior. We found a rotten floor so we cut it out. Now we are finding even more rot and I'm not completely sure of what path to take to make it safe for use again. The fiberglass work that was under the floor is atrocious. Any advice is really appreciated.
 

garbageguy

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From what I can see, my advice would be to make sure you're prepared to spend a lot of time and money if you plan to make this boat safe and reliable. There may be significant sentimental value and desire for this kind of boat - only you can decide that. If you do decide to go for it, you've come to a great place for specific help.
 

tpenfield

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Cut & gut it is called. . . Yes the glassing work of the structure is atrocious, but probably common to lower end boats.

I think you should plan on cutting out the structure (stringers/bulkheads, etc.) and installing new and glassing it all in. Take lots of pictures and measurement so that you can rebuild it in a good way, and not be guessing as to where the new stuff should go.
 

chevymaher

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I'm not completely sure of what path to take to make it safe for use again. The fiberglass work that was under the floor is atrocious. Any advice is really appreciated.

When it looks like this. Put it back in DONE. No really this is what your goal is. It is easier to put back in. Getting to this point is the kicking and cussing portion of the program.
 

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Kern2011

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Thanks for the advice, I figured that's what it would take. In a small boat like this are the stringers structural or are they mainly floor support. Seeing how they are glassed in now, do the stringers need heavy glass when they go back in or would in-casing them 100% in lighter glass be fine? I don't what kind of shape the motor mounts are in but I'm pretty certain they need to come out, they are what I'm most worried about putting back in correctly. If anyone has any guides on the correct way to do them I would appreciate the links. Thanks.
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chevymaher

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They are structural. Walk in it working on it grinding it. Put them in. Big Big noticeable difference the trampoline feeling is gone. It is solid again.

Read this one and watch the videos.

https://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...ation?t=510077

Woodenglass has a sticky on putting stringers back in.

They be along to guide you. You got plenty to read watch and do until more detailed help is along here.

I just did it all. Most important thing like my brother says. Just don't panic it will get done.

Oh edit here. Make thousands of detailed measurements and pictures of every scrap of wood that comes out. Trust me your gonna need them. Start now pictures put them in computer. Open them with paint and label them dimension wise. When your putting it back together you will thank yourself. Print them and have them when your in the boat working cutting the new wood priceless.
 

Woodonglass

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Welcome to iBoats!!!

I agree with everyone else. That IS a terrible glassing job. Follow the advice given so far and remove all structure down to the bare hull. Pics and Measurements ARE CRITICAL before you begin. Also proper support of the hull from the outside is also critical. You're looking at 2-300 man hours of work and $2-3K budget. Good news is she'll be BETTER than New when you're done and will last for decades with proper maintenance and care. Have you tested the motor and outdrive to confirm they're in good working order? How's the seats etc..? It all adds up to your total expenses. The link below on Transoms, Stringers and Decks will give you some good info.
 

Baylinerchuck

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Wow!!!! That roving glassing is the worst I’ve ever seen from a manufacturer. My buddy has a 94 Captiva 20’. His motor mount rotted on the starboard side and the motor dropped busting the coupler. Crazy. They definitely don’t appear to be well built boats. But you can build it way stronger than factory if you choose.

Anyway, like the guys said, plenty of advice here, most of us have been there done that, read through our links. Take your time and breathe. Like Wood stated, need to figure out how sound the mechanicals are. Those costs can add up quick.

Welcome to the iboats community!!
 

AShipShow

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I cannot believe how bad that glasswork is.... That boat must have been built on a day where the guys wife left with the house and kids... Its actually a miracle that boat didn't crack in half in some chop.
 
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