Hi
I've just bought 2262 off of Ebay. I've got her drying out in the garage at the moment. From an initial inspection I would say that the hull looks pretty sound. However, the fore deck and side decking is all shot and the outer and inner gunwales have delaminated.
Not being a woodworking wizard I'm looking for a few tips. Primarily;
1. What wood veneer should I be looking for on the marine ply for the decks. I know there are may hardwoods available.
2. Can the inner gunwales be stripped, reglued and reused?
The boat has a couple of old bouyancy tanks at the back, they look pretty rubbish and I was going to knock them out and fit bags, would it be acceptable to fit bags, i guess about 4 would be required and is it withing taste to fit a thwart of some sort at the back for sitting on with the bags beneath.
Any advice and guidance would be gratefully accepted.
Cheers
John
I've just bought 2262 off of Ebay. I've got her drying out in the garage at the moment. From an initial inspection I would say that the hull looks pretty sound. However, the fore deck and side decking is all shot and the outer and inner gunwales have delaminated.
Not being a woodworking wizard I'm looking for a few tips. Primarily;
1. What wood veneer should I be looking for on the marine ply for the decks. I know there are may hardwoods available.
2. Can the inner gunwales be stripped, reglued and reused?
The boat has a couple of old bouyancy tanks at the back, they look pretty rubbish and I was going to knock them out and fit bags, would it be acceptable to fit bags, i guess about 4 would be required and is it withing taste to fit a thwart of some sort at the back for sitting on with the bags beneath.
Any advice and guidance would be gratefully accepted.
Cheers
John