Classic SeaCraft Community  

Go Back   Classic SeaCraft Community > Recovered Threads
FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-25-2014, 10:28 AM
fatcat01 fatcat01 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 41
Default 23' cc FATCAT rehab......

Alright, so the process has started. Originally was just going to clean up and repaint. The guy doing the work forgot to tell me his building was repo'd by the landlord due to non-payment (and my boat was inside, completely apart on a trailer with flat tires). So here I am with a completely disassembled boat and a lot of work. Looking through all the threads has made me want to continue the project myself so here it is......Fortunately, the work that has been done seems to have been done well. The exterior has been sanded and primed several times and may be only a few steps away from final coating. Unfortunately, none of the thru-hull penetrations were filled in this process so that is the first step. I have also decided to convert it to an outboard so I will need to glass-in the keyhole through the stern. Hopefully the weather will start to cooperate and I will post more pics as work progresses. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Attached Images
     
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-25-2014, 10:51 AM
kmoose kmoose is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ocala, Florida
Posts: 1,817
Default

You can Do it!!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ2HcRl4wSk
__________________
[b]The Moose is Loose !
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-25-2014, 11:45 AM
fatcat01 fatcat01 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 41
Default

btw.....any one need an engine cover with a seat cushion? and was thinking about powdercoating the gas tanks or is there a better suggestion?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-27-2014, 07:06 PM
parrott parrott is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 191
Default

I would coal tar the tank instead of powder coating.
Coal tar has some flexibility and if you get a crack in the powder coat it will make the corrosion of the tank that much worse.
I personally used Dave Pascoe's method to install all my tanks.

http://www.marinesurvey.com/yacht/fueltank.htm
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-04-2014, 02:56 PM
fatcat01 fatcat01 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 41
Default

so I found a pic in my file of some lower transom work that was done......
Attached Images
 
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-04-2014, 03:00 PM
fatcat01 fatcat01 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 41
Default

the problem is this.......I have removed the rear cap and noticed some delamination in the upper half of the transom and the inner glass work as well as the two layers of wood. if I remove the transom, is it going to be difficult based on the previous work done? suggestions?
Attached Images
   
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-04-2014, 03:01 PM
fatcat01 fatcat01 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 41
Default

looks like I got a lot of recoring to do also.......
Attached Images
 
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 04-04-2014, 08:35 PM
fatcat01 fatcat01 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 41
Default

Btw..... Thanks Parrot for the recommendation for coal tarring the tanks.... Got it on order and will be on the short list! Thanks!
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 04-07-2014, 07:41 AM
fatcat01 fatcat01 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 41
Default

finally had a day to work on removing engine stringers....
Attached Images
 
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 04-07-2014, 07:43 AM
fatcat01 fatcat01 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 41
Default

these each weighed approx. 50 lbs. both were totally saturated
Attached Images
 
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:29 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
All original content © 2003-2013 ClassicSeacraft