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  1. #1
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    Hi Everyone,

    We are new to this forum and picked up our 16ft boat on the weekend.

    We found a hull on gumtree and are eager to restore it, but being new to this we just wanted some advice and information.

    On picking it up we found out the external had been glassed, which I am guessing on here is a taboo word, and I wish it was all still timber, but we can't change it.

    I am wanting to know if anyone on here would know roughly the age of the hull, and what wood is the hull made from.

    To replace the ribs, what timber should I use, and I have read that if the hull expands and contracts it could separate from the glass, what can I do to stop this happening.

    What treatment can I use to preserve the timber on the internal of the hull if I replace them.

    I am sure there will be more questions to come, you may think there is a lot of work to restore this boat, but we know what we are in for. Have a look at the pics of our caravan before and after, and we had never done anything like it before either.

    Thanks in advance for replies.











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    Regards,

    James

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesandbel View Post
    Hi Everyone,

    We are new to this forum and picked up our 16ft boat on the weekend.

    We found a hull on gumtree and are eager to restore it, but being new to this we just wanted some advice and information.

    On picking it up we found out the external had been glassed, which I am guessing on here is a taboo word, and I wish it was all still timber, but we can't change it.
    Well, you could. What goes on can come off. The question is: do you really want to?


    To replace the ribs, what timber should I use, and I have read that if the hull expands and contracts it could separate from the glass, what can I do to stop this happening.

    What treatment can I use to preserve the timber on the internal of the hull if I replace them.
    If the outside of the hull is glassed with a substantial layup, the ribs are arguably cosmetic. Glassing was often done to hold together old boats that were falling apart anyway.

    About the only viable way of stabilising the hull would be to strip the inside back to bare wood, then epoxy it.
    You know you're making progress when there's sawdust in your coffee.

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    It's is not possible to determine the timbers used from the photos.
    The age is anybodies guess. Maybe 1940's or 50's.
    The ribs are secured through the hull, so these fasteners cannot be replaced with the glass skin in place. You could replace a few ribs for cosmetic reasons I guess and just secure them from above.
    It may be possible to remove the fiberglass, however it may be very well stuck. Also the planks may have been arissed to remove the sharp edges prior to glassing - not a good look and basically irreparable.
    So you may be stuck with the glass.
    I would give it a good tap all over with a hammer to determine how sound the bond is. Also turn the hull over to allow a good visual inspection. Of course there is no telling what sins are hidden under a coat of paint.
    Mark

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