Did something stupid... bought a 1990 Sea Nymph SC 175
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OP
Yup, my garage is decently long and big enough to do what I want. Thankfully, it's also heated so I shouldn't have an issue getting the foam done (refoaming the bottom) as well as the new vinyl.
OP
Enjoying the 60º temps while we have them - moved the boat out to the driveway and pulled the remaining foam off the floor and pulled the gas tank (had to be drained of old gas anyways). I picked up a Simpson 3400 psig power washer a few weeks ago and used it to give the hull a thorough washing.
Tanks still had ~10 gallons of old (2017 ish?) gas inside...
Since the original floorboards were totally rotted out, I didn't have anything to use as a template. I ended up making a "grid" using the floor supports as my guide. I transferred the length of each rib onto the floor, then used an 36" straight edge to make the contour...
The process got me close, but I ended up using a hand plane to get the edge nice and smooth, as well as remove some material from the one area that needed it.
After about 20 minutes of test-fitting, I had two perfectly matched sides and was able to rip the center board to the correct width.
Currently working on sealing and glassing the boards with polyester resin and fiberglass mat. This will add some strength with minimal weight increase, plus help increase the waterproofing.
Up next...
- Goop Coat-In the rear panel, floor, seams, rivet panels, etc.
- Install the transom replacement wood and seal up everything back there
- Install thru-hull fittings, mount and seal live well and bilge pumps, pre-run live well and bilge hoses
- Once the transom penetration sealer cures, I'll remount the engine
- Get the floor boards installed and drill some 1" holes to allow for foam to be poured in
If I can get those 5 things above done before winter hits, I'll be happy. I can do them during winter, but having the boat outside for a few days really frees up some room inside and makes it a million times easier to get done.
Tanks still had ~10 gallons of old (2017 ish?) gas inside...
Since the original floorboards were totally rotted out, I didn't have anything to use as a template. I ended up making a "grid" using the floor supports as my guide. I transferred the length of each rib onto the floor, then used an 36" straight edge to make the contour...
The process got me close, but I ended up using a hand plane to get the edge nice and smooth, as well as remove some material from the one area that needed it.
After about 20 minutes of test-fitting, I had two perfectly matched sides and was able to rip the center board to the correct width.
Currently working on sealing and glassing the boards with polyester resin and fiberglass mat. This will add some strength with minimal weight increase, plus help increase the waterproofing.
Up next...
- Goop Coat-In the rear panel, floor, seams, rivet panels, etc.
- Install the transom replacement wood and seal up everything back there
- Install thru-hull fittings, mount and seal live well and bilge pumps, pre-run live well and bilge hoses
- Once the transom penetration sealer cures, I'll remount the engine
- Get the floor boards installed and drill some 1" holes to allow for foam to be poured in
If I can get those 5 things above done before winter hits, I'll be happy. I can do them during winter, but having the boat outside for a few days really frees up some room inside and makes it a million times easier to get done.
OP
Nice work, PC. Just think, where you are it will only be another 9 short months until you can use the boat…
Haha, come early January it will certainly feel that way...