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    Resources for a boat renovation

    Hi,

    My father recently acquired a fiberglass hull fishing boat, that needs some serious internal work as everything has rotted (new decks, platforms, etc). I am looking for other websites/forums/books on renovating boat like this, as I have never tackled this sort of project before. I know this is a wooden boat group, but do you guys have any suggestions on where to look for information? I like researching things as much as actually working on them! Tips, tricks, order of operations...

    Thanks!
    Chris

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    Fishing boat renovation-need help finding info

    Hi,

    This is cross-posted in the boat building forum. My father recently acquired a fiberglass hull fishing boat, that needs some serious internal work as everything has rotted (new decks, platforms, etc). The hull is solid, no leaks. I am looking for other websites/forums/books on renovating boat like this, as I have never tackled this sort of project before, but thought some of you may have done something like this. Do you guys have any suggestions on where to look for information, pics of your build? I like researching things as much as actually working on them! Tips, tricks, order of operations...

    I have a couple family members to help. One is an engine guy, the other an electrician. I am the carpentry guy (I guess).

    Thanks!
    Chris

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    All the questions and answers can be found or asked here: http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum-14/

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    I have done this sort of thing more times than I care to remember. It's not difficult if all you are doing is replacing existing structure. Take lots of pics at different angles and make detailed/dimensioned sketches, salvage what you can for reuse.. Whenever possible make the new components before tearing out the old. It will all go back together easier than you might think. Gougeon Bros ( West System Epoxy)used to have a a good book on building and restoring, using their products of course. Don't know if its still available. In any case feel free to post pics here and ask any questions you may have. Someone here has probably done it already.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Creech View Post
    I have done this sort of thing more times than I care to remember. It's not difficult if all you are doing is replacing existing structure. Take lots of pics at different angles and make detailed/dimensioned sketches, salvage what you can for reuse.. Whenever possible make the new components before tearing out the old. It will all go back together easier than you might think. Gougeon Bros ( West System Epoxy)used to have a a good book on building and restoring, using their products of course. Don't know if its still available. In any case feel free to post pics here and ask any questions you may have. Someone here has probably done it already.
    Still available. http://www.amazon.com/Gougeon-Brothe.../dp/1878207504
    Mac

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    I'll echo what Jim said. Save the information. It's been a muttered mantra when working with wrecks. .

    The Joggle stick is you friend.

    http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/att...tor-method.jpg


    Another great book is "This Old Boat" by Don Casey.

    http://www.amazon.com/This-Old-Boat-.../dp/0071477942
    Last edited by James W Glenn; 04-08-2016 at 12:27 PM.

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