I just won a 1973 glastron bay flite off of an auction for 400$ complete with motor and trailer. I have been watching your videos and following along on my restoration journey. I appreciate you taking the time out to do them. I do the demo of old flooring this weekend when I get time so this helps give me a better idea of what I’m doing next. Thanks!!
I had a riviera bowrider trihull chaparral boat, I just took it back to the guy who originally built/designed it down in ft lauderdale/ west palm beach and he redid all the bulkheads and foam and everything and gave it a whole new life and new stamp of approval. The under the seat areas were made into live baitwells, and half the front was glassed over and foamed to make a front deck space strong enough to walk on, More foam was added in places for more buoyancy not that it needed it but it was like re-invigorated. New comfy seats and tinted windows. Remade side panels, red white blue paint job. A piece of fabric that goes between the walkway that snaps in with button snaps, a Bimini top etc.. like a whole new boat.
Just finished watching all your restoration videos. Spotted a Glastron GT160 very cheap but very rough. Watching has given me the confidence to take this on.
I’ve enjoyed your videos and the work you’ve done. You have given me a lot of good ideas for my own project boat. I’m working on an 1992 18ft. Chap era lol.
Glad I found your channel, just bought a Glastron with a braked trailer for a bargain price of 60 uk pounds. Most of the deconstruction is already done with the deck cut out and stringers removed and supplied for use as templates, having watched this video I'm definately going to put your drainage system in when I start work on it this spring and summer. Thanks Chris
i would like to say this first what a job for your first project with a boat but what a great job and i have learned a lot and i am going to need it because i have a 1977 viking sport deck boat that i just got and found out the transom is bad but i can't do mine the way you did yours i will have to cut the back off to do my transom but i think after seeing you do all the glassing i think i will be ok. so thanks for all the video and hope to see more on your boat thanks again for all you help. billy
You should seal your raw wood with a few layers of laminated resen before glassing because the raw wood will soak up the resin causing a dry laminate also I like to use one layer of chopped strand matting and two layers of 1708
Thanks for the reply....it really helps with the decision. My motor, like yours is running strong. I just need to rebuild the transom for sure and more than likely the stringers. Im figuring around 1500 for the project give or take.....my boat is a 77 arrowglass cougar 14 ft. Shouldnt be too bad now that i have followed yours and frisco boaters vlogs...learned alot...thanks for the help and i will keep you informed.
I've watched all of your project Glastron videos, I'm definitely going to do exactly all of this on my '78. Solid build sir. I can't wait to see it out on the water!
Thanks +I.S. Lewis ! I need to get my rear back in gear with my boat project. I've had a fun summer hitting the lake with my jet ski and it's got me ready to get back to work on the glastron. Good luck with your restoration project, if you get photos online or anything send me a message I'd love to see.
Hello just bought a 1978 Glastron and the videos you have made are very detailed and informative. I'm very confident I can do myself now. How much all in all have you spent? I'm trying to figure out if I can start on this now or if I need to save more and just put a floor in for the moment for the season. Your comments would be much appreciated!! Looking forward to next video! Thank you much. Michael
+tunnelrd1 Thanks for the feedback and kudos I really appreciate it! To be honest at the moment I am not sure how much I have spent, but in the next video that I am working on, I am going to go over some costs of the fiberglass and other miscellaneous materials. I never sat down and created a project scope/budget before I began. I just knew that the time frame would be long enough to handle the costs as and when needed. I can say right now that fiberglass has been the most expensive purchases. Expect to spend hundreds in this area if you are doing anywhere near the amount that I have done. If you're just working on say small areas you might could get away with some fiberglass kits from vendors such as West Marine. Again thanks for watching and I hope I can answer more of your questions with the next video. - Josh
Thank you for your time putting these videos together. My brothers and I just purchased an old glastron as a family project when we're together (different cities and colleges). If you have more updates planned we'd appreciate it!
You're welcome tapsomebongbynight , it makes me happy to hear that these videos are helping others! I definitely have some more updates coming so keep checking back on my progress. Good luck with your restoration!
I’m working on a 1996 sunbird with a Johnson SPL 112. Replacing the flooring. This boat had a little bit different type of strings than your boat and they wasn’t rotten. I started fiberglassing today.
Hi Jmink. This last time, i'am the "fifth" to see your video. Always a really good job !!!! I use the subtitles sometimes because i want to be sure to understand. I learn a lot of things... I hope to use them for my next boat, if i find it... This type of boat is very diificult to find in France .... Have a nice day dear friend .... ;)
Intersting concept, i hawe never seen tis particular type of hull before, but looks like a good combination of relativly good size but still able to handle shallow water if i understand right from looking at the pictures. I like it too i must say. (Sorry for my English...)
I'm curios about how you supported the hull during this process , my buddy and I did his 19" Rienell many years ago and got a weird concave at the transom on one side . We did it on the trailer using about the same process your going thru. It was a good deal at the time we should have known better lol. Anyway we fibreglass end and filled the concave from outside below and the boat handled great after. It may have been bought that way . Leaned lots on that boat lol!
I notice you used US composite 435 laminating resin. Did you add wax on your final coats? I understood, you need to add wax for it to cure. I'm replacing the stringers & deck on my Glastron 18'. Using 3/4 carbon fiber honeycomb composites, 1708 biaxal woven, and like to know if you just let it cure with time. Appreciate your answer. Thanks! Lou
What wood did you use for the stringers? It looks like pine. But pine rots so easy... (if it is pine...) Is there a reason you did not use a non-wood product? Thanks for taking the time to share!
You are now equipped to build boards... You have the tools of knowledge. Quick Study. Did you have a concern about draining from outboard stringers to the dagger?
+mrkrharris thank you sir! I don't have concerns about the outer stringers draining due to the way I am fiberglassing everything. But, if I were putting it back just like the factory built it, I would have definitely done it differently.
+Samuel Spornhauer the water will only enter the pvc drainage system from under the bow rider section. It will then drain to the new drainage box in the back of the boat. The deck from the cap supports back will be sealed to keep water out.
I hope you never have to place a screw through the deck or drill a hole for any reason. How are the seats bolted in? Normally, weep holes are placed in all the stringers so any water can drain out. I used rolled up aluminum wire mesh to make water channels. The foam won't penetrate the mesh, as long as it can expand someplace else. When you pump in the foam you always have expansion holes. (at least you should, so you know where the foam is)
I just bought a 1968 Glastron V156. First thanks for all the time you spent all your videos. They are awesome. I am using them more than the bible it self. I have a question regarding the PVC drainage. I see that your pvc opens up in the bilge box. Where does the water enter into your pvc gutter since it appears to be sealed and fiberglass in each box. I hope that makes since. I am going to install the same system if I can figure it out.
+Wayne Henderson thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it! Here's a picture of the finished drainage system. flic.kr/p/CEN9GB I hope this helps explain it a bit more. The water will trickle down to the front of those pipes and run to the back of the bilge area. The rest of the deck from that point back will be sealed 100%.
what was your method on avoiding hard spot contacts between the bottom of your stringer to the hull joint? Did you put foam or spacer it with something?
Great videos thanks for posting, I have just picked up a Glastron SSV 178 and the transom seems to have a bit of movement so I'm guessing I will have to do a full rebuild like yours.
jmink Cheers I'm not having much luck with boats at the moment the last boat I built was a crackerbox and it went down with me in it a few weeks ago so I bought this one to go out and try and find it you can see the whole story here www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055963665
fergal butler I hope you start having some good luck soon! That boat you built looked great, I hate that it went down. I can't imagine how you must be feeling.
Hey Josh I know this is a few years down the line but I watched all your videos because I’m redoing the 74 Bow rider 16 foot long Here’s the deal I can’t find water by fiberglass epoxy 1708 in the whole 9 yards could you help me out and tell me where you bought yours at please thank you
I have same type of boat but a 1978 with an Evinrude 115. Are you still working on the boat project? I bought mine a few years ago before when I knew anything about boats, boat hulls , or boat motors. My hull looks kind of like yours and the engine ran when I bought it but now I can't get it going not even the tilt motor but I am working on it. Grant it my knowledge is limited with boat motor but I am trying to learn from videos. If I can get the motor running thought it might be worth keeping.
Hi +Berkner80 , yep I'm still working on the boat. I'm trying to finish up a couple of items so that I can finish the next video and show everyone where I am at. Good luck with your motor repairs, here's a thread on a 115hp Evinrude with trim problems - www.fiberglassics.com/fiberglassics-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/1978-evinrude-115-v4-model-1115899c You have the same thought process as I do. When I found out the motor was running I started the project, but up until that point I didn't have any work into it. I hope you get it running!
im wonder why you are not using marine plywood. im about to start my first boat project and everyone is telling me to use marine grade plywood. what is your opinion about that ?? thanks
Thanks Jesse Moore, I have to get some new stuff out here soon. Stay tuned I will be making a progress report video shortly. Good luck with your restoration!
+jmink Great video I have a fiberglass boat that I am going to try to remodel this fall and your ideas and info are going to be of tremendous help. Thanks
Awesome video. I have a similar boat with the same restore work to be done...how much money did you spend on the supplies from us composites. I am trying to justify the work vs. Buying new boat.....
shaun molver it was around $750 for the entire first order from us composites. That seems like a lot of money, but for the amount of stuff I got, I feel like it was a pretty reasonable price. One of the reasons I feel that way is because I'm still using materials from that order all of these months later. I know I wasted some of those materials here and there while learning how to use them correctly, which caused me to spend extra money. But, I am still at a fraction of the cost associated with buying a new boat. There's nothing wrong with buying a new boat, but I wanted a restoration just because that's what suited me best. Hope this helps with decision making and if you choose to restore be ready for the blood, sweat and tears! Good luck with the decision making.
I'll be honest I don't remember the time frame that is suggested, but it depends on weather conditions and cure times. It's been a few years since I was in that stage/mindset. At the time when I was working I was in low heat as it was early spring and I was using the suggested amount of hardener during layups. If you were to walk away for several weeks between or if you are in extreme conditions outside of the specs you might consider sanding between.
Here’s a video I did after the video you just watched. This might help shed some light on it. Viewer Q & A, Plus Mail Time! // Project Glastron th-cam.com/video/m_TeoFn0wg4/w-d-xo.html
How do I check to see my stringers are rotten because I'm replacing my transom on my 1974 glastron v156 sportster and want to make sure I have all the wood replaced
+Shawn Yager were there any spots where the wood stringers weren't covered with fiberglass? If so take a screwdriver and press it into the wood to see if it is soft.
+Chris Richmond I am, I took a break from editing to do some more work on the boat. I will be finishing the video soon as I already have most of it completed.
+Shawn Yager what I'm about to say isn't a suggestion it's just something I would have to think about if I were in your situation. If the deck feels solid and it doesn't have any weak spots; there's a good chance I would just replace the transom and move on. But, make sure it doesn't have any signs of where water could have gotten under the deck around the edges. I only replaced my stringers because my deck wasn't original and it wasn't glassed in. This mean that the deck was rotted and water had gotten to the stringers where I had gaps in the original fiberglass.
I don't know because The deck Is on. Also I walked around on the floor of the boat and had no soft spots. As well as pulling up the carpet and looking. I guess I'm stuck
14:44 It just hit me.. IS THAT A MINION RADIO? In the front of the boat.. The drainage... You only put it front to back. What about all the cubbies? In the original boat set up isn't in these spots where water collects somehow causing everything to rot inside? My Brother has a huge 22 ft long Predator flats boat and he redid the floor (Without researching or asking me for help... I usually take over the projects...) and shortly after... It just rotted away again. Now the boat is just sitting there aging and weathering more and more...Sad.
+phartattack ha ha no not a minion radio, this is what you see www.amazon.com/Lasko-675919-Stanley-Pro-Ceramic-Utility/dp/B005S4N3UC And I've eliminated the areas where water will stand and the cubbies will drain through the drainage system. Hate to hear that about your brother's boat, you should take it and restore it and make it good to run again.
I just won a 1973 glastron bay flite off of an auction for 400$ complete with motor and trailer. I have been watching your videos and following along on my restoration journey. I appreciate you taking the time out to do them. I do the demo of old flooring this weekend when I get time so this helps give me a better idea of what I’m doing next. Thanks!!
That is awesome! Thanks for watching!
I have a 1970 Crestview tri-hull ? 14 1/2' that the inside was removed This series has been a great educational program for me.
I had a riviera bowrider trihull chaparral boat, I just took it back to the guy who originally built/designed it down in ft lauderdale/ west palm beach and he redid all the bulkheads and foam and everything and gave it a whole new life and new stamp of approval. The under the seat areas were made into live baitwells, and half the front was glassed over and foamed to make a front deck space strong enough to walk on, More foam was added in places for more buoyancy not that it needed it but it was like re-invigorated. New comfy seats and tinted windows. Remade side panels, red white blue paint job. A piece of fabric that goes between the walkway that snaps in with button snaps, a Bimini top etc.. like a whole new boat.
Just finished watching all your restoration videos. Spotted a Glastron GT160 very cheap but very rough. Watching has given me the confidence to take this on.
Brian Sterken that's awesome! There are some GT160 restoration threads on iboats forums if you want to take a look. Good luck with the boat!
I’ve enjoyed your videos and the work you’ve done. You have given me a lot of good ideas for my own project boat. I’m working on an 1992 18ft. Chap era lol.
Glad I found your channel, just bought a Glastron with a braked trailer for a bargain price of 60 uk pounds. Most of the deconstruction is already done with the deck cut out and stringers removed and supplied for use as templates, having watched this video I'm definately going to put your drainage system in when I start work on it this spring and summer. Thanks Chris
+Chris Richmond that does sound like a bargain! Glad to hear this video offered some help, good luck with your project. - Josh
i would like to say this first what a job for your first project with a boat but what a great job and i have learned a lot and i am going to need it because i have a 1977 viking sport deck boat that i just got and found out the transom is bad but i can't do mine the way you did yours i will have to cut the back off to do my transom but i think after seeing you do all the glassing i think i will be ok. so thanks for all the video and hope to see more on your boat thanks again for all you help. billy
You should seal your raw wood with a few layers of laminated resen before glassing because the raw wood will soak up the resin causing a dry laminate also I like to use one layer of chopped strand matting and two layers of 1708
Thanks for the reply....it really helps with the decision. My motor, like yours is running strong. I just need to rebuild the transom for sure and more than likely the stringers. Im figuring around 1500 for the project give or take.....my boat is a 77 arrowglass cougar 14 ft. Shouldnt be too bad now that i have followed yours and frisco boaters vlogs...learned alot...thanks for the help and i will keep you informed.
shaun molver glad to hear you've got a plan and are ready to go. Again good luck on the project!
I've watched all of your project Glastron videos, I'm definitely going to do exactly all of this on my '78. Solid build sir. I can't wait to see it out on the water!
Thanks for watching +Cody Grabow and good luck on your 78!
Great work! I just spent the afternoon watching your progression. Gives me hope that I can get my Glastron Vagabond back on the water someday.
Thanks +I.S. Lewis ! I need to get my rear back in gear with my boat project. I've had a fun summer hitting the lake with my jet ski and it's got me ready to get back to work on the glastron. Good luck with your restoration project, if you get photos online or anything send me a message I'd love to see.
I find the bonds plastic spatulas work the best at getting the fiberglass flat.
Hello just bought a 1978 Glastron and the videos you have made are very detailed and informative. I'm very confident I can do myself now. How much all in all have you spent? I'm trying to figure out if I can start on this now or if I need to save more and just put a floor in for the moment for the season. Your comments would be much appreciated!! Looking forward to next video! Thank you much. Michael
+tunnelrd1 Thanks for the feedback and kudos I really appreciate it! To be honest at the moment I am not sure how much I have spent, but in the next video that I am working on, I am going to go over some costs of the fiberglass and other miscellaneous materials. I never sat down and created a project scope/budget before I began. I just knew that the time frame would be long enough to handle the costs as and when needed. I can say right now that fiberglass has been the most expensive purchases. Expect to spend hundreds in this area if you are doing anywhere near the amount that I have done. If you're just working on say small areas you might could get away with some fiberglass kits from vendors such as West Marine. Again thanks for watching and I hope I can answer more of your questions with the next video. - Josh
Thank you for your time putting these videos together. My brothers and I just purchased an old glastron as a family project when we're together (different cities and colleges). If you have more updates planned we'd appreciate it!
You're welcome tapsomebongbynight , it makes me happy to hear that these videos are helping others! I definitely have some more updates coming so keep checking back on my progress. Good luck with your restoration!
Great job Josh. Getting ready to do a similar project. Looks like a pretty thorough job. Thanks for the insight. I needed that.
I’m working on a 1996 sunbird with a Johnson SPL 112. Replacing the flooring. This boat had a little bit different type of strings than your boat and they wasn’t rotten. I started fiberglassing today.
Awesome! You dodged a bullet, good luck with your fiberglassing and boat project!
Thanks for the videos, you gave me hope on my boat project..
Thank you ALEX PABON. Glad to hear it! Good luck with your project.
Hi Jmink. This last time, i'am the "fifth" to see your video. Always a really good job !!!! I use the subtitles sometimes because i want to be sure to understand. I learn a lot of things... I hope to use them for my next boat, if i find it... This type of boat is very diificult to find in France .... Have a nice day dear friend .... ;)
Thank you Philippe Eustache! I wish you the best of luck on your search. I hope you have a nice day too.
Intersting concept, i hawe never seen tis particular type of hull before, but looks like a good combination of relativly good size but still able to handle shallow water if i understand right from looking at the pictures. I like it too i must say.
(Sorry for my English...)
Thanks! Yeah this is the first Tri-Hull that I've been around. Not too common anymore around my area. Thank you so much for watching!
I'm curios about how you supported the hull during this process , my buddy and I did his 19" Rienell many years ago and got a weird concave at the transom on one side . We did it on the trailer using about the same process your going thru. It was a good deal at the time we should have known better lol. Anyway we fibreglass end and filled the concave from outside below and the boat handled great after. It may have been bought that way . Leaned lots on that boat lol!
Very informative video. Looking forward to the next one.
Trent Young
Do you recall how much resin you used just for glassing the stingers?
Nice and informative videos!
Thanks!
I notice you used US composite 435 laminating resin.
Did you add wax on your final coats? I understood, you need to add wax for it to cure.
I'm replacing the stringers & deck on my Glastron 18'.
Using 3/4 carbon fiber honeycomb composites, 1708 biaxal woven, and like to know if you
just let it cure with time. Appreciate your answer. Thanks! Lou
what is the benifit of adding the fiberglass? just so the wood doesnt rot? or to help it structurally? ive never worked with it before..
Love the work you are doing a lot of great tips thank you very much can't wait for next video also if you could give me a list for fiberglass product
Thanks +lmbaron1, I will give a run down on my fiberglass order in the next video.
What wood did you use for the stringers? It looks like pine. But pine rots so easy... (if it is pine...) Is there a reason you did not use a non-wood product? Thanks for taking the time to share!
You are now equipped to build boards... You have the tools of knowledge. Quick Study. Did you have a concern about draining from outboard stringers to the dagger?
+mrkrharris thank you sir! I don't have concerns about the outer stringers draining due to the way I am fiberglassing everything. But, if I were putting it back just like the factory built it, I would have definitely done it differently.
how will the water get down through the pvc? or are you only using it as a drain gutter from front deck area?
+Samuel Spornhauer the water will only enter the pvc drainage system from under the bow rider section. It will then drain to the new drainage box in the back of the boat. The deck from the cap supports back will be sealed to keep water out.
I hope you never have to place a screw through the deck or drill a hole for any reason. How are the seats bolted in? Normally, weep holes are placed in all the stringers so any water can drain out. I used rolled up aluminum wire mesh to make water channels. The foam won't penetrate the mesh, as long as it can expand someplace else. When you pump in the foam you always have expansion holes. (at least you should, so you know where the foam is)
Gidday from Australia... I'm really looking forward to the next instalment, any ideas when you will have it up? Hope all is sweet. Levi
Hi +355OLJ thanks for watching! I uploaded the next installment today and I also uploaded another bonus video.
I just bought a 1968 Glastron V156. First thanks for all the time you spent all your videos. They are awesome. I am using them more than the bible it self. I have a question regarding the PVC drainage. I see that your pvc opens up in the bilge box. Where does the water enter into your pvc gutter since it appears to be sealed and fiberglass in each box. I hope that makes since. I am going to install the same system if I can figure it out.
+Wayne Henderson thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it! Here's a picture of the finished drainage system. flic.kr/p/CEN9GB I hope this helps explain it a bit more. The water will trickle down to the front of those pipes and run to the back of the bilge area. The rest of the deck from that point back will be sealed 100%.
Thank you. I wasn't sure if you sealed the other compartments. This makes sense now.
what was your method on avoiding hard spot contacts between the bottom of your stringer to the hull joint? Did you put foam or spacer it with something?
Great videos thanks for posting, I have just picked up a Glastron SSV 178 and the transom seems to have a bit of movement so I'm guessing I will have to do a full rebuild like yours.
Thanks fergal butler , sorry to hear that your transom has issues. Hope my videos offer some good reference points. Good luck on your rebuild!
jmink Cheers I'm not having much luck with boats at the moment the last boat I built was a crackerbox and it went down with me in it a few weeks ago so I bought this one to go out and try and find it you can see the whole story here www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055963665
fergal butler I hope you start having some good luck soon! That boat you built looked great, I hate that it went down. I can't imagine how you must be feeling.
Hey Josh I know this is a few years down the line but I watched all your videos because I’m redoing the 74 Bow rider 16 foot long Here’s the deal I can’t find water by fiberglass epoxy 1708 in the whole 9 yards could you help me out and tell me where you bought yours at please thank you
Awesome bro!
I have same type of boat but a 1978 with an Evinrude 115. Are you still working on the boat project? I bought mine a few years ago before when I knew anything about boats, boat hulls , or boat motors. My hull looks kind of like yours and the engine ran when I bought it but now I can't get it going not even the tilt motor but I am working on it. Grant it my knowledge is limited with boat motor but I am trying to learn from videos. If I can get the motor running thought it might be worth keeping.
Hi +Berkner80 , yep I'm still working on the boat. I'm trying to finish up a couple of items so that I can finish the next video and show everyone where I am at. Good luck with your motor repairs, here's a thread on a 115hp Evinrude with trim problems - www.fiberglassics.com/fiberglassics-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/1978-evinrude-115-v4-model-1115899c
You have the same thought process as I do. When I found out the motor was running I started the project, but up until that point I didn't have any work into it. I hope you get it running!
+jmink, thanks for the update and the link. I may learn some new stuff from this site.
im wonder why you are not using marine plywood. im about to start my first boat project and everyone is telling me to use marine grade plywood. what is your opinion about that ?? thanks
Great videos! I am getting ready to start a 70's 15' Tri-Hull Yar-Craft. Any new videos on the horizon?
Thanks Jesse Moore, I have to get some new stuff out here soon. Stay tuned I will be making a progress report video shortly. Good luck with your restoration!
+jmink Great video I have a fiberglass boat that I am going to try to remodel this fall and your ideas and info are going to be of tremendous help. Thanks
Thank you BBC's.
Awesome video. I have a similar boat with the same restore work to be done...how much money did you spend on the supplies from us composites. I am trying to justify the work vs. Buying new boat.....
shaun molver it was around $750 for the entire first order from us composites. That seems like a lot of money, but for the amount of stuff I got, I feel like it was a pretty reasonable price. One of the reasons I feel that way is because I'm still using materials from that order all of these months later. I know I wasted some of those materials here and there while learning how to use them correctly, which caused me to spend extra money. But, I am still at a fraction of the cost associated with buying a new boat. There's nothing wrong with buying a new boat, but I wanted a restoration just because that's what suited me best. Hope this helps with decision making and if you choose to restore be ready for the blood, sweat and tears! Good luck with the decision making.
Hey I noticed you didn’t sand even though it was the next day. How long do you have before you’ll have sand everything to do another layup?
I'll be honest I don't remember the time frame that is suggested, but it depends on weather conditions and cure times. It's been a few years since I was in that stage/mindset. At the time when I was working I was in low heat as it was early spring and I was using the suggested amount of hardener during layups. If you were to walk away for several weeks between or if you are in extreme conditions outside of the specs you might consider sanding between.
I know this is old but how much do you think you spent on glassing material for whole bottom including deck ?
Here’s a video I did after the video you just watched. This might help shed some light on it.
Viewer Q & A, Plus Mail Time! // Project Glastron
th-cam.com/video/m_TeoFn0wg4/w-d-xo.html
How do I check to see my stringers are rotten because I'm replacing my transom on my 1974 glastron v156 sportster and want to make sure I have all the wood replaced
+Shawn Yager were there any spots where the wood stringers weren't covered with fiberglass? If so take a screwdriver and press it into the wood to see if it is soft.
Whas that pine that you used for your stringers?
I don't recall, but it was untreated.
So no foam in that first section before the pvc pipes start?
Nope. That section is sealed off from the section where the pipes run under.
@@jmink Thank you for the clarification. Appreciate the reply. Your videos are like my bible right now. ha
Are you close to doing the foam pouring vlog?
+Chris Richmond I am, I took a break from editing to do some more work on the boat. I will be finishing the video soon as I already have most of it completed.
+jmink looking forward to the update. :)
+Chris Richmond thanks for watching!
Great videos, I too have a '74 v 156. Have you since put floors in?
Thanks +baboneya I'm actually working on putting the floors in now!
Any updates on the Glastron?
Yes it does
what type of wood did you use on the stringers? just starting on 88 Cajun.
I answer your question in my latest video, take a look th-cam.com/video/m_TeoFn0wg4/w-d-xo.html
Yes it does have glass over the deck
+Shawn Yager what I'm about to say isn't a suggestion it's just something I would have to think about if I were in your situation. If the deck feels solid and it doesn't have any weak spots; there's a good chance I would just replace the transom and move on. But, make sure it doesn't have any signs of where water could have gotten under the deck around the edges. I only replaced my stringers because my deck wasn't original and it wasn't glassed in. This mean that the deck was rotted and water had gotten to the stringers where I had gaps in the original fiberglass.
where did you get your 1708
I got the .1708 from US Composites.
About to tackle a Donzi Regazza 25
Awesome +Richard Wood that's a big boat, but it will be worth the hard work.
I don't know because The deck Is on. Also I walked around on the floor of the boat and had no soft spots. As well as pulling up the carpet and looking. I guess I'm stuck
+Shawn Yager does it look like your deck has a layer of fiberglass over it?
14:44 It just hit me.. IS THAT A MINION RADIO? In the front of the boat..
The drainage... You only put it front to back. What about all the cubbies? In the original boat set up isn't in these spots where water collects somehow causing everything to rot inside?
My Brother has a huge 22 ft long Predator flats boat and he redid the floor (Without researching or asking me for help... I usually take over the projects...) and shortly after... It just rotted away again. Now the boat is just sitting there aging and weathering more and more...Sad.
+phartattack ha ha no not a minion radio, this is what you see www.amazon.com/Lasko-675919-Stanley-Pro-Ceramic-Utility/dp/B005S4N3UC
And I've eliminated the areas where water will stand and the cubbies will drain through the drainage system. Hate to hear that about your brother's boat, you should take it and restore it and make it good to run again.
The front of the dagger stringer was not glassed in
Shawn Yager it was in my boat.
after fiber glassing eat plain yogurt with a table spoon activated charcoal or zeolite in it
Why so
with foam i just dont understand how the water can get to the pipe
Ok