No ants? How boring #Originally Posted by bigE
Hmmm, pearls of wisdom.... <scratches head>.... ok, I'll give this a go.I have found your insight/experiences most helpful (& entertaining) the pictures are really worth a 1000 words. I've never glass or refitted a boat before so I'm sure any words of wisdom will help no end.
Draw a mud map of where things are in your boat already.... write reminder measurements of where the seats, etc. are fitted now if that's where you'd like them to be when you put it back together.
If you're going as far as replacing stringers, double check the transom, as it's much easier to replace it while everything else is out of the boat.
Make friends with a fibreglasser.... NO, not so he can do the job for you!.... so that he can teach you how to use the products and how to roll it properly as this will be the strength of your boat.
The chemicals used in fibreglassing are highly flammable & fumes are toxic. We are doing this in a shed that opens front and rear and we have had an industrial fan running at all times to help disperse dust, and now the fumes.
I'm sure you will find this webpage about fibreglassing materials an interesting read, and it explains the potential dangers far better than I can -
http://capndsboatshed.com/fiberglassmaterials.htm
Not trying to frighten you off.... I believe knowledge is a powerful thing.
Remember the old advert, oils ain't oils Sol, well same goes with fibreglass, some brands are of better quality than others. We're using FGI 600GSM matt.... others here may have other recommendations?
Blaze, you can add your knowledge here anytime you're ready #
Thank you, and good luck with your project too #keep the reports comming & best of luck.
Haven't heard that one before, but will pass it on to the boss #ps was told an old wives tale about ridding oneself from the dreaded f/glass itchy ,, it was to go for a swim in the sea and rub sand on the itchy skin. havent tried it myself but probably will when the time comes.