This boat is a 17 foot 1974 caravelle trihull boat, it has a 1975 70 h. To make any repairs to your boat or transom, you first need. Mar 14, 2008 however, they are not in my opinion a river boat, or a boat to use in any current. Blisters on the hull bottom are common on some boats. Fiberglass hull repair bass boats, canoes, kayaks and.
I discovered that inside these were plastic rectangular shaped cubes. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. How to refurbish an old fiberglass canoe or skiff gone. I have a fiberglass trihull boat and when i pulled the plug after some fishing the other day water drained out which pointed to a leak. Cracks appear in fiberglass boat hulls in areas of abnormally high flexing. Unfollow fiberglass boat repair kit to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The cost of a fiberglass repair on your boat will greatly depend on the level of damage, the materials being used with the repair, where you live and the professional you choose. The 3 hulls catch the current and you go back and forth. Since the beginning and to this day, at bennington we are focused on leading in innovation and design with a meticulous attention to detail and quality, as well as a relentless focus on customer satisfaction to ultimately deliver the pinnacle in boating excellence. This is my first attempt at repairing and painting a fiberglass boat. What might be the best technique for fastening the framework to the fiberglass trihull transom. I cant tow it with my current vehicle due to some transmission problems. I wanted to make some modifications as well while i am at it. Explore 90 listings for tri hull boats for sale at best prices. I was faced with either put this in as a temporary patch or start remodeling the bathroom. We will have your boat patched in a single afternoon and in just a few days your fiberglass work will be complete. I rebuilt the boat, and after alot of time and money, i had a 1976 ranger. House boats for sale with fiberglass used boats on oodle.
Repair major structural damage caused by a storm or collision. This is a 1979 ozark 17 foot tri hull bow rider boat. May be used for small layup jobs or fabricating missing fiberglass panels. I need to know the weight of the boat and trailer so i can ge. See more ideas about boat, door desk and salvaged doors. This waverunner 65 euro 2000 was built in cyprus using bruce roberts ezibuild fiberglass boat building methods as shown in our boat plans. See more ideas about boat, hull boat and boat design. Bennington, the worlds premier luxury pontoon boat manufacturer, was founded in 1997 by a small group of industry veterans. I put some water in the boat and low and behold there is a hairline crack on the bottom about 8 inches long with about 2 inches leaking out the water that i put in. I really enjoyed the brief description of how fiberglass boats are built. The laminate is compromised, and unless repaired the blisters will get worse. I picked up a 15 1978 hyryder trihull with a 50hp johnson a while back. This is a great shop manual with many tips and tricks.
Fiberglass repair fix scuffs from the dock to get your boat back in shape. A listing of free or nearly free boats and marine equipment. This locally built and manufactured 2019 demo 24 foot tri hull pontoon boat, brings performance, absolute luxury, buoyancy and stability, especially. Repairing the transom of the boat is a minor boat repair since the transom is the flat area located at the back of the boat. At a minimum, you will want to return an old, worndown canoe to a fresh, likenew appearance. A fiberglass boat is a composite structure, made of many layers of various reinforcing. Houseboat rebuild what about height, weight, and bouyancy. This is because of safety reasons as it would effect the insurability of your outboard boat.
Structural repairs fiberglass boat repair for the diyer. Toward the middle you can also see some white squares that i guess are pieces of core material. Gelcoat repair the gelcoat contains all your color, and offers mild resistance to knicks and damages boat decals decals get damaged over time, but can be totally redone or matched to existing. It starts with lighter stuff then goes all the way to making major structural repairs such as replacing large parts of the hull. This is a 1979 ozark 17 foot trihull bow rider boat. Rebuilding a crummy 15 foot 70s tri hull for the nw pacific.
This boat excels as a fishing boat especially as a bow fishing platform. The hole was caused by the trailer tire rubbing the hull. If you choose to buy a replacement engine for your sears 61104 tri hull boat, it is recommended by many, that you verify the max horsepower for your boat. What would be cool is a scaled down garvey type boat or something one could build as a learning tool for construction ideas like a model boat from scratch but true to actual techniques. A cheap way to pick up a canoe or skiff is to buy a used one, but used boats rarely come without problems. Heavy accessories like outriggers, seats, and ttops are intended to be located on reinforced areas of the hull. The max horsepower for this boat on our records is 20 hp. West system fiberglass boat repair and maintenance book. Bass pro shops boat and atv showrooms and power pros service centers are available to serve your boating and atv needs from coast to coast. Find house boats for sale with fiberglass on oodle classifieds. Repairing the transom is not that difficult if you have the right tools and equipment. Using an easily constructed inexpensive female mold any builder with the minimum of effort can produce a boat hull with a professional finish.
Fiberglass is not only durable, but it is easy to repair. Mach boats fiberglass repair fix damage to your hull. In addition to readers in the united states, boaters and boat industry professionals worldwide from nearly 80 countries have purchased david pascoes books, since introduction of his first book in 2001. First, the hull may have been overloaded, or caused to bear a load in an unintended area. You could also look at it as a plastic resin shell reinforced with various fibers, or fiber reinforced plastic frp. For a lake boat, they are fantastic, i can not wait to see the pics as you fix it up. We removed the floor to check on the stringers figuring they would be rotted on a 40 year old boat. Ted takes 3 different kayak kits and documents the build of each one in this book. Fiberglass supply carbon fiber and composite supplies for. Mercruiser 470 motor, alternator conversion kit installed, fiberglass hull, trailer included.
Here we are today, working on the rebuild for my first real bass boat, i have been fishing out of a 1993 quantum fishandski and i love it, which is why it will be my next project. Remove the material you have used to attach the fiberglass cloth to the boat before the bond coat sets up completely. However, they are not in my opinion a river boat, or a boat to use in any current. Gelcoat repair the gelcoat contains all your color, and offers mild resistance to knicks and damages. Runabout boat refurbishment project boat boat rebuild. Water especially salt water gets under the gelcoat and into the laminate and bad chemistry results. On the other hand, weve never heard of a fiberglass boat sinking because of delamination blisters. Boatbuilders these days are very good at maximizing strengthtoweight ratios. If you have waited for a while, consider sanding the hull again. This book covers everything about repairing a fiberglass boat.
Fiberglass supply carbon fiber and composite supplies. I used this kit to repair cracks 710 long in my badly leaking fiberglass bathtub. Boat building in fiberglass news letter boat plans for. Boat building in fiberglass news letter boat plans for boat. If you want to know about how to make a fiberglass repair, this book will give you the knowledge to make the right decisions along the way. Aug 26, 2007 i have a fiberglass tri hull boat and when i pulled the plug after some fishing the other day water drained out which pointed to a leak. Surveying fiberglass power boats 2001, 2nd edition 2005 marine investigations 2004. It works well, i followed the instructions and watched a west systems online video. I reinforced the inside, and this added alot of weight. Hi fellow boatbuilder, this is the start of our online fiberglass boat building news that is updated on a regular basis. Below is a detailed guideline on how to repair the transom on your boat. Yes, its a very big job and a long process but once its done you could have yourself a new boat for a fraction of the price of buying brand new. Similar things were up under the top rail on the sides of the boat. Big searay midland mi big sea ray powerboat will go for free.
Our experience and expertise leads to an expert assessment on what needs to be done to ensure your boats safety and to enhance its beauty. This boat is a 17 foot 1974 caravelle tri hull boat, it has a 1975 70 h. Toward the middle you can also see some white squares that i. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used boats for sale, fishing boat listings, jetski classifieds, motor boats, power boats, and sailboats. For almost 40 years, tracker allwelded aluminum boats have helped families catch fish and make memories. Past that, an old canoe might have cracks or holes and need repair. The fiberglass laminate in the hull above the water tank transmits some light from outside, but its no cause for worry. Self draining deck, 190 ltr underfloor fuel tank, centre console, bilge pumps and wash down. It requires a high level of dedication, time, and space. To make matters worse that summer my mother decided to do my father a favor and was his boat, with dawn, evidently dawn strips wax and gelcoat. The boat is used 99 percent of the time in the pacific ocean out of humboldt bay. My father was given a boat with a 1985 35 hp mercury 3 years ago we didnt like the boat, and decided to renovate a bigger boat for the motor. I thought that i would have a better boat, but it is an old hull. Removed the rub rail and all the rivets to remove the cap which is now in the back yard.
I suspect they were supposed to be for flotation purposes. This tri hull is a 1977 orrion 15 footer powered by a modified 1975 chrysler 85. The boat has been rinolined on the inside, i did install some astroturf to cut down on the heat absorbed by the liner and can be easily removed. Rebuilding a crummy 15 foot 70s tri hull for the nw. Here are some photos of my fiberglass tri hull boat rebuild.
Reply answer hi diane, thanks for posting in the houseboat forums. In addition to readers in the united states, boaters and boat industry professionals worldwide from nearly 80 countries have purchased david pascoes books, since introduction of his first book. See more ideas about hull boat, boat and speed boats. We pride ourselves on providing you with highquality services at the time you and your boat need them most. The actual hole is a 6 inch crack with fibers hanging out. Thanks to all the members at for their expertise and advice. Jul 30, 2018 tackling a fibreglass boat refurbishment. The evercoat fiberglass repair kit delivers fast and easy permanent repairs of fiberglass, most woods, and metals.
It has a 1999 johnson j90plsse 90 hp outboard motor. Maybe a very good book thats simple for the novice to grasp too. This manual provides repair and maintenance solutions to many of the problems that afflict fiberglass boats. We removed the front seating area and its in the back yard. Construction of an old 1985 boat that was burnt down in 1997 and was removed from the mangroves by myself and my two sons in march 2015. Boat decals decals get damaged over time, but can be totally redone or matched to existing. I picked up a 15 1978 hyryder tri hull with a 50hp johnson a while back. It is good condition but needed some typical repairs to make it like new. Working from one end of the hull to the other, apply the bond coat over the fiberglass cloth. Each fabric type offers different properties and they are often used.
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