Stringer repair

[Saddlehorse]

Red Truck . Thanks, I am getting there .

 

[Woodonglass]

Using the Old Stringer Casings is NOT a good idea. It's important that the stringers and tabbings be firmly attached to the hull since they ARE the Backbone of the entire hull structure. Best to grind em all down to fresh glass and do em right.

 

[Saddlehorse]

Wood on Glass.. what would you estimate the cost at for material for stringers bulkheads and motor mount on a 16.3' ft? Thanks

 

[Saddlehorse]

Scott Danforth. Would say the 84 you done is just like the 87 I am thinking about doin. Any pics from when you done it? Thanks

 

[Scott Danforth]

most of my pics were on webshots which went way of dodo. I have a few that were in emails. however feel free to post pics, and I can assist.

Mine was a OMG stringer drive, so my mount layouts would be different than yours.

estimate about $2000-$2500

• build a cradle on the trailer. I used 2x4's, 2x6's and profile cut plywood to provide extra support the bunks didnt reach
• pull swim steps, bow rail, teak trim, vents, etc.
• remove seats, motor cowl, upholstery
• pull drive and motor
• remove rub-rail
• remove cap. use a metal putty knife after you pull the screws, its only silicone in there. then use a set of ratchet straps to the ceiling. one set at bow, one just after windshield, one in back. dont forget the 3 screws at the opening between the consoles
• peel back carpet and set aside
• use dawn dish soap to de-grease your bilge
• measure everything. make cardboard templates of deck, especially the ski locker, floor cooler, etc.
• use a 2x4 across the gunwales and measure down, use the CL of the boat to measure side to side, measure from the outside of the transom forward.
• fire up saws, remove deck start about 6" from bulwark sides
• make cardboard templates of the bulkheads and stringers
• remove rotten stringers, bulkheads transom and motor mounts
• use 24 grit discs in the grinder and remove all old tabbing
• make new wood
• bed in new wood
• fillet with PB
• tab as required
• install floor
• tab as required
• foam
• final glass
• gel-coat
• re-install carpet
• re-install cap
• re-install motor drive, etc.

 

[Saddlehorse]

Thanks for the info . Having a hard time talking myself into putting $2000-2500 into it . I realize once done it would last another 30 years but I dont know. Gonna have to think about it . Need some motivation I guess.

 

[Scott Danforth]

if you want to make a small fortune working on old boats, start with a large one.

more importantly, how much is safety worth?

 

[Woodonglass]

Here's another consideration for your project costs. Once you're done and YES it WILL take a lot of hard work and $2-3K
but..You WILL KNOW that is in Like New or Better condition.
ANY boat you buy for $3K WILL have it's own issues and costs.So if you want a NEW boat that doesn't cost $20K then the project is worth it.