Hull and Fuel Tank Repair (project post)
Well I have officially missed the first leg of the offshore Allbacore and inshore Calico season due to some unfortunate set backs. Had some old damage done to my hull by the previous owner and the patch which held for several years has started to deteriorate.
The area around the old patch is super soft and in need of some reinforcing, so that means the whole floor and bunk in the cuddy needed to go OUCH. I have always had a slight gas smell in the cuddy and it has been worse this year so I planned on getting to this at the same time.
I figured I could maybe help some people out by sharing what I’m doing to repair my boat and even learn a few things from you guys as well.
Enjoy my pain and suffering!
Das Boat
Damage
So now I need to get into the inside to reinforce the damaged area, sry don't have b4 pics...
Tackle station seats and bait tank...
No more bunks or porta potty... Guess I will have to hang two off the rail to drop a duce hahahah!
You can see the stressed fiberglass along the chine, if you get close enough you can see light through the crack, not good...
The Carnage, SLAY SLAY SLAY :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Now I have access to both the damaged hull and the fuel tank... This was not easy to get out of such a small hole.
Man all the foam reaked of gass, a time bomb waiting to blow, this must have been leaking for some time :shock:
The Culprate, cracked filler bung...
Like I said enjoy my pain and be glad you're not me right now lol... I will keep you posted as I continue to finish this project up. All I can say is this BETTER be done for my Labor Day trip to San Quitine!
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Oh yeah all this hard work was made possible by...
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