i know swAYLocks is a surfboard forum…but i also know that their are some good fiberglass boat people here too …i have checked boat forums with no luck…maybe some one can explain in surfboard maker lingo…i just have a couple of questions on fixing my surfing/fishing beach launched surf boat called SURFWEISER…she need alittle work before paint…if anyone is interested PM me
thanks a mill
travis
Howzit tjd, Got any pictures, hard to give advise when we don’t know the extent of the repair. Just yesterday I did a consult with a friend who needs to do some extensive boat repair. Aloha,Kokua
well here she is the surfweiser…shes a harvey dory made in aloha oregon. i want to put a nice coat of paint on her haul ,but she needs some love first…how do you keep her structural and smooth to boot…what materials shall i use? i will pm you kokua i just wanted to show the straits point wave search vehicale…
thanks
Travis
Howzit tjd, Actually it looks in pretty good shape, is that dirt in the area over the wheels. First thing I would do is clean the hull and check for cracks or other damage. The boat I looked at yesterday was a wreck compared to yours. Today I'm doing some shower stall repair in the downstairs unit and it's just like doing boat repair.Aloha,Kokua
well here she is the surfweiser…shes a harvey dory made in aloha oregon. i want to put a nice coat of paint on her haul ,but she needs some love first…how do you keep her structural and smooth to boot…what materials shall i use? i will pm you kokua i just wanted to show the straits point wave search vehicale…
thanks
Travis
Being as my real trade is boat carpenter…
Like Kokua said, from what I can see she basicly needs a little cleanup ( borrow a pressure washer ) and polishing with a decent marine/boat type polishing compound. Paint isn’t necessary, though I would maybe lose the stickers and such on the sides.
I have successfully used a pressure washer to get those off too.Alonmg with paint on fiberglass. There are bleaches that’ll remove rust stains and such, available at most bigger boat supply outfits.
What I would look at is deck and any framing and such inside . I can’t really tell if the outboard is hung on the transom or set in a well, but check that: most people waaaay over-power a boat, so you’d have the potential for damage/problems. Something like that would be fine with no more than 40 HP.
Nice boat. Clean her up and you will have something nice.
hope that’s of use
doc…
Hey Doc, can you help me with my boat? I just got it and I think I really scored!
Ah- I see… somebody forgot that boats, too, should stop at railroad crossings. Lets just say that a look at Project Boat Sales might be in order. Or http://www.by-the-sea.com/boneyardboats/
Plus, I may have a leetle project for the fall; major ( as in all but total ) rebuilding of this here overgrown kayak
guess I may have to set up an adze strop…
doc…
Hi doc, What boat is that and where is it located? Todd
Hi Todd,
That’s the old Hindu, presently in ( I think) Boothbay Maine being torn open for repairs. 40 new (sawn) frames, lot of planking, whole new interior, etc, etc, etc.
not a bad old slab, my stepfather used to own her
doc…