Well it is a lot of work but you're close to stop destroying to start constructing, love your positive attitude...great job Austin looking forward for the next video.
Thank you! I’m excited for that part of the project but trying to gain everything I can through each process! I appreciate you enjoying the series and showing support!
Have a plan before you remove all the inside structure. The hull can easily lose shape when you pull all the bulkheads and stringers unless it is supported on the outside. A boat that always turns or is humped is not a good thing. Check into the engineering behind the stringers. It used to be that the core was not important other than it be stable. The strength came from the form of the laminations and the wood only provided a plug mold. In the early years of fiberglass I remember some manufacturers of runabouts actually used paper carpet roll tubes cut in half and then glassed over that for the underdeck foredeck structure. Today I would be looking at compatible rigid foam boards to make up your stringer forms. Using wood there is always some screw that didn't get properly bedded or worked loose under loads letting water access the core. Engine mounts vibrate enough to make the lag bolts seep into the wood core, etc. Don't use a foam that dissolves when the fiberglass hits it! Some do some don't. You could also use a two part foam and 'form' up the pour to give you a shape to glass over. Good luck.
Thank you for that info! I plan on making some supports when I take out the bulkheads. The transom will be replaced or at least built up and will most likely cut out 2 feet away on the stringers. Once done I will do the stringers. I was wanting to do them individually to keep the shape perfect and sound. I plan on using Coosa board for the core and tab and glass in. I still haven’t decided on if bedding is necessary or not. Still need to do some digging. Olympic boats are really hard to find info on. That is my issue so far. Thanks for tagging along!
I think they do that per requirement so if the boat fills with water, it will stay Buoyant. I could be wrong, but that’s what I know is true for a lot of boats.
Im really looking forward of how you build up the boat since it seems to get bigger and bigger after you tear something out! Such a nice project! What I noticed that those wires or pipes which were inside the foam; really weird solution maintenance-vice..? Greetings from Finland!
Those are copper pipes that was ran from the motor up to the cabin heater that used to be in the boat. I’m going to electric so I just recycled them and will be running a 12v system through the boat! Thank you for following along!
Awesome series and perfect timing for me to find it as I'm about to embark on a restoration journey myself.. got a 23 foot chapparal cruiser to work on!! Are you planning on putting foam back or leaving it out?
I am probably not. The coring material should absorb majority of the water noise. Not really wanting to have this issue twice so I think I will just use the space for storage 👍
Just curious why the foam is needed. Is it for flotation assistance or support? The areas where the foam is huge and is great for hatches to store things.
For most boats it is for noise, support and a coast guard requirement so if the boat takes on water, it doesn’t sink. But it varies for different boats.
ok since this was 2 week ago video. if you haven't cut the fiberglass sides of the bow to aft stringers. think about expandable foam filling them after you get all the wood out of the stringer you can. after that cap and reinforce the stringers with fiberglass. the new boats that are unsinkable come with fiberglass expandable foam reinforced stringers. Just food for thought.
That is a good idea! My plan was for coosa board stringers and foam in between the stringers like if was before but adding a couple storage spots too. We shall see! Thank you for the input!
@@LindellAdventures you're quite welcome bud. i'm in the future planning on getting a cubby to restore and have seen all options on stringers besides what they are doing with new boats at the factories
@@LindellAdventures th-cam.com/video/EucTJITGhLY/w-d-xo.html and this video shows the fiberglass formed stringers being pumped with expandable foam filling the stringers up. if they can do it i don't see why you can't do a similar thing on a rebuild to stringers.
As far as the cabinets I plan on doing somewhat the same layout but may change the size of a couple things. I was thinking of building the cabinets and then fiberglass and paint them. Everything changes in projects so we shall see! What’s your thoughts?
@@LindellAdventures ah I think you missed the point of my question; it wasn't about the storage space, but the removed strength of the hull. Those long horizontal shelves on knee height acted as a T shape on the hull, increasing stiffness
I got you now! I’m going to replace them and may change them up a tiny bit but I like how they are a useful to store things. I’m not sure about the stiffness but I can see it can help a little.
I'm surprised because you knew you were going to have to take out all the foam you didn't try to cut chunks out with ur saw to saw time with clean up lol but than anything I'm playing Monday quarterback and never have restored a boat before lol
Haha it’s all good! I did it that way so it can go into trash bags better. I started with a saw but once you get to the hull it’s better to be safe than sorry!
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That made my day! Thank you!
Awesome work man, I love this series so far.
Thank you! Next video coming soon!
Well it is a lot of work but you're close to stop destroying to start constructing, love your positive attitude...great job Austin looking forward for the next video.
Thank you! I’m excited for that part of the project but trying to gain everything I can through each process! I appreciate you enjoying the series and showing support!
Try a square point shovel next time for taking the foam out. Works good with lots of leverage. Doing great
Probably would have been haha thank you!
Thanks for the episode, so good to see where the rot is and what actually caused it, looking forward to seeing what your plans are for the stringers.
I will be addressing that coming coming up! Thanks for watching!
Loving watching your videos over here in Australia mate here I'm also working on my boat.
Great to have you!
Awesome job Austin. Having removed foam before, it's what seems to be a never ending job. Keep after it and keep the progress videos coming.
Thank you Eric! It’s a task and look forward to going back together. Hope all is well with you!
Beautiful boat, can’t wait for the next video! Great work
Thank you! It’s been my dream boat for a long time!
Really nice job !!!! Keep it up
The foam must be a nightmare!!
Thank you! That means a ton! It is a lot of work but I am enjoying each step so far. Thank you for watching!
Awesome videos man! Subscribed couple days ago, can't stop watching!
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
good job bud ! keep up the good work, it will pay off
I sure hope so! Thank you for following along!
Have a plan before you remove all the inside structure. The hull can easily lose shape when you pull all the bulkheads and stringers unless it is supported on the outside. A boat that always turns or is humped is not a good thing. Check into the engineering behind the stringers. It used to be that the core was not important other than it be stable. The strength came from the form of the laminations and the wood only provided a plug mold. In the early years of fiberglass I remember some manufacturers of runabouts actually used paper carpet roll tubes cut in half and then glassed over that for the underdeck foredeck structure. Today I would be looking at compatible rigid foam boards to make up your stringer forms. Using wood there is always some screw that didn't get properly bedded or worked loose under loads letting water access the core. Engine mounts vibrate enough to make the lag bolts seep into the wood core, etc. Don't use a foam that dissolves when the fiberglass hits it! Some do some don't. You could also use a two part foam and 'form' up the pour to give you a shape to glass over. Good luck.
Thank you for that info! I plan on making some supports when I take out the bulkheads. The transom will be replaced or at least built up and will most likely cut out 2 feet away on the stringers. Once done I will do the stringers. I was wanting to do them individually to keep the shape perfect and sound. I plan on using Coosa board for the core and tab and glass in. I still haven’t decided on if bedding is necessary or not. Still need to do some digging. Olympic boats are really hard to find info on. That is my issue so far. Thanks for tagging along!
Seems like there is a ton of good storage space that had been filled with foam.
I think they do that per requirement so if the boat fills with water, it will stay Buoyant. I could be wrong, but that’s what I know is true for a lot of boats.
following along with lots of respect for your hard work, looks like a great project, from Perth Australia
I appreciate the support! Hope all is well in your part of the world!
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Im really looking forward of how you build up the boat since it seems to get bigger and bigger after you tear something out! Such a nice project!
What I noticed that those wires or pipes which were inside the foam; really weird solution maintenance-vice..?
Greetings from Finland!
Those are copper pipes that was ran from the motor up to the cabin heater that used to be in the boat. I’m going to electric so I just recycled them and will be running a 12v system through the boat! Thank you for following along!
Awesome series and perfect timing for me to find it as I'm about to embark on a restoration journey myself.. got a 23 foot chapparal cruiser to work on!!
Are you planning on putting foam back or leaving it out?
I am probably not. The coring material should absorb majority of the water noise. Not really wanting to have this issue twice so I think I will just use the space for storage 👍
Hey guy...have tried a half round blade for your vibrating saw? I have been using one and found them really easy to use...
Not yet, but I plan to! Thanks for reminding me to get some!
Hope you’re buying the 40pk of those multi-saw blades on Amazon !
I’m only on the start of the second blade! The blades kick butt! Link in the description if you want to check them out.
Just curious why the foam is needed. Is it for flotation assistance or support? The areas where the foam is huge and is great for hatches to store things.
For most boats it is for noise, support and a coast guard requirement so if the boat takes on water, it doesn’t sink. But it varies for different boats.
ok since this was 2 week ago video. if you haven't cut the fiberglass sides of the bow to aft stringers. think about expandable foam filling them after you get all the wood out of the stringer you can. after that cap and reinforce the stringers with fiberglass. the new boats that are unsinkable come with fiberglass expandable foam reinforced stringers. Just food for thought.
That is a good idea! My plan was for coosa board stringers and foam in between the stringers like if was before but adding a couple storage spots too. We shall see! Thank you for the input!
@@LindellAdventures you're quite welcome bud. i'm in the future planning on getting a cubby to restore and have seen all options on stringers besides what they are doing with new boats at the factories
@@LindellAdventures th-cam.com/video/G_lzMc3xBNQ/w-d-xo.html demonstration of unsinkable NEW boat. hull purposly breached
@@LindellAdventures th-cam.com/video/EucTJITGhLY/w-d-xo.html and this video shows the fiberglass formed stringers being pumped with expandable foam filling the stringers up. if they can do it i don't see why you can't do a similar thing on a rebuild to stringers.
I will for sure check those out when I get off work! Thank you!
That foam looks like the pollen on honey I shrunk the kids hahah
Haha! That’s a new one haha
Will you rebuild those "shelves" on the inside of the hull sides? It seems like they added great strength by forming a horizontal webbing
As far as the cabinets I plan on doing somewhat the same layout but may change the size of a couple things. I was thinking of building the cabinets and then fiberglass and paint them. Everything changes in projects so we shall see! What’s your thoughts?
@@LindellAdventures ah I think you missed the point of my question; it wasn't about the storage space, but the removed strength of the hull. Those long horizontal shelves on knee height acted as a T shape on the hull, increasing stiffness
I got you now! I’m going to replace them and may change them up a tiny bit but I like how they are a useful to store things. I’m not sure about the stiffness but I can see it can help a little.
I'm surprised because you knew you were going to have to take out all the foam you didn't try to cut chunks out with ur saw to saw time with clean up lol but than anything I'm playing Monday quarterback and never have restored a boat before lol
Haha it’s all good! I did it that way so it can go into trash bags better. I started with a saw but once you get to the hull it’s better to be safe than sorry!
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Thank you!
Bit late but if you keep the fibreglass you can just tab it back in and saves you a fortune in fibreglass and simplifies rebuilding…
It’s all shot and the glass was layer up dry so I’m just going to do a clean slate. It’s more work but I think it will bond better and start fresh 👍
I'm getting tired just watching you do all that work.
Haha, it’s a task but it will be worth it! Thanks for following along!
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