Newbie 1948 Runabout owner
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:19 pm
Hi,
I'm a new member of CCABC, and the new owner of a slightly-sad 17' 1948 Deluxe Runabout.
The KBL motor/transmission is out and I am in the process of rebuilding it - I have considerable classic auto experience, but no wooden boat experience.
The boat has been outside, under a carport style cover, since the 80's when the engine was removed due to excessive smoke. No other work was completed.
I've had it surveyed and the review was quite positive: It is all original (has been re-screwed), not rotten inside, decks need to be redone, entire boat re-screwed(!), some damage to the keel at the bow, bottom looks OK.
So my question(s) - and please excuse any incorrect terminology - still learning:
Should I start on the top, or flip it and deal with the bottom first?
As far as the bottom goes, I have been researching repairs/redoes, and it looks I have a few choices:
Strip both layers, discard inner layer and apply a 3M 5200 bottom (a layer of marine ply over the frames, with existing/renewed solid planking over top).
Strip and discard both layers, and apply a West System bottom of 3 (2?) layers of diagonal strips of marine ply over the frames. I believe this is a Cold Molded bottom.
Keep existing bottom and apply 2 (3?) layers of diagonal strips of marine over (kind of a West System over the existing bottom).
Keep the existing bottom and apply 2 layers of fiberglass over it - using Monel staples after the first layer.
Please let me know if this is correct, or if there are other options.
Thank you in advance,
John
PS: I am looking for a correct wheel, and the correct windshield brackets.
I'm a new member of CCABC, and the new owner of a slightly-sad 17' 1948 Deluxe Runabout.
The KBL motor/transmission is out and I am in the process of rebuilding it - I have considerable classic auto experience, but no wooden boat experience.
The boat has been outside, under a carport style cover, since the 80's when the engine was removed due to excessive smoke. No other work was completed.
I've had it surveyed and the review was quite positive: It is all original (has been re-screwed), not rotten inside, decks need to be redone, entire boat re-screwed(!), some damage to the keel at the bow, bottom looks OK.
So my question(s) - and please excuse any incorrect terminology - still learning:
Should I start on the top, or flip it and deal with the bottom first?
As far as the bottom goes, I have been researching repairs/redoes, and it looks I have a few choices:
Strip both layers, discard inner layer and apply a 3M 5200 bottom (a layer of marine ply over the frames, with existing/renewed solid planking over top).
Strip and discard both layers, and apply a West System bottom of 3 (2?) layers of diagonal strips of marine ply over the frames. I believe this is a Cold Molded bottom.
Keep existing bottom and apply 2 (3?) layers of diagonal strips of marine over (kind of a West System over the existing bottom).
Keep the existing bottom and apply 2 layers of fiberglass over it - using Monel staples after the first layer.
Please let me know if this is correct, or if there are other options.
Thank you in advance,
John
PS: I am looking for a correct wheel, and the correct windshield brackets.