Newb doing stringer/deck work

[Pake]

I just started tearing out my deck/stringers and foam. I've been reading a lot of posts here and always have more questions.

1. What is "peanut butter?" It seems like a filler between the stringer and hull. I take it that the stringer shouldn't come in contact with the hull? Can I, as a "newb" do this?

2. What is "fileting?"

3. Are "ribs" the pieces of wood attaching the stringer to the side of the hull? Do these attach directly to the hull and stringer? Or do they have a "spacer" material?

If anyone has video links that would be great. I have never done this and don't want to screw it up. Thanks in advance.

To see pictures: http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/Mapawaf/

 

[Lakester]

Re: Newb doing stringer/deck work

hello,

welcome to iboats!

looks like u r into it...

let us know when u update pix!

i like name of ur boat.

regards
lakester

 

[watermellonI]

Re: Newb doing stringer/deck work

Welcome Aboard Pake,
"peanut butter" is generally resin mixed with cabosil, cabosil is ground fiberglass, you mix the resin then the cabosil and stir it together till ya get a consistancy like peanut butter, adding cabosil to make it thicker, make sure yu measure your resin so you know how much hardner to use. When you have a thick enough goo..peanut butter to spread so it will not drip when you apply it then add your hardner and get busy

A fillet is putting peanut butter in gaps that you may have where you want to bond two surfaces.

Ribs are the pieces that run perpindicular to the stringers and help support the boat, I m not sure but I believe they are supposed to be attatched directly to the hull and stringer.

 

[SgtMaj]

Re: Newb doing stringer/deck work

Ribs are the pieces that run perpindicular to the stringers and help support the boat, I m not sure but I believe they are supposed to be attatched directly to the hull and stringer.

Ribs don't absolutely have to be attached to the hull, but most are since it's a good opportunity to give the hull more support.

 

[Pake]

Re: Newb doing stringer/deck work

How can I find out about how much material I will need?

What types of glass should I use for the stringers?The deck?

Basically, I need a shopping list.

Also, is there a link for videos? I found some on YouTube but can't seem to find them again.

Thanks.

Cadet Pake

 

[chicknwing]

Re: Newb doing stringer/deck work

Read oops post http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=234392you will learn a bunch just reading. Plus you'll be hooked like the rest of us. We come for daily updates. As for a shopping list I suggest you take some measurements and begin with that. Then decide where you are going to get your materials. US Composites is one of many places. Do a search on fiberglass matting and resin. Decide which resin you will use. Epoxy seems to be the best for doing repair work, but it is also the most expensive. If you are only doing stringers and the deck you may be able to get by with a gallon or two. I have not seen any videos , but you can visit your local library for a selection of boating books some contain instructions on how to....do a search for fiberglass boat repair. Good Luck and welcome to iboats.

TC

 

[Pake]

Re: Newb doing stringer/deck work

Thanks for the warm welcome and advice. My wife and I have really gone full bore in doing this. I started 5/1/8 after work for a few hours. I did a full day Friday and on Saturday, with my 1st mate right beside me.

Because the transom needs replacing my wife removed the trim and rivets holding the top down. The hardest part now is the back. I was supposed to "rest" today (Sunday) but since my 1st mate has gone to Home Depot for more Sawzall blades, and since I am so close to being able to lift the top and slide it forward (to get to the transom) I'm going to give it a few more hours.

By the way, my wife and I were able to remove the motor without engine lift and pulleys.

Click this link to see the photos: http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/Mapawaf/

Click on the first image for a full view.

 

[Coors]

Re: Newb doing stringer/deck work

A fillet is where 2 pieces butt @ a 90 degree angle; As cloth detests sharp bends, you create the fillet by putting more material there, and smoothing with a spoon, to create a gradual bend for the cloth.